Saturday August 23, 1958: on this day

August 23, 1958 was the 235th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 23, 1958 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 23, 1958, who was born and died on August 23, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) by Domenico Modugno), movies (e.g. The Black Orchid, directed by Martin Ritt), TV series (e.g. Creature Feature) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 1958?


August 23, 1958 was a Saturday and it was the 235th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1958 can also be written as 8/23/1958 in the US and as 23/8/1958 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1958 in August 1958 calendar

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August 23, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 1958:

  • China pr resumes fire on quemoi and matsoe
  • Marie ashton completes playing piano a female record 133 hours.
  • Chinese civil war: the second taiwan strait crisis begins with the people's liberation army's bombardment of quemoy.

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August 23, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 23, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 23, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1958 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 1958 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 23, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:39 pm and setting at 01:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1958.

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Who was born on August 23, 1958?


Famous people born on August 23, 1958:

  • Julio Franco

    Dominican baseball player and manager.

  • James van Praagh

    James van praagh is a well-known medium and author, best known for his work in the field of spiritual communication and afterlife...

  • Yan Lianke

    Chinese author known for his novels depicting contemporary China.

  • Colm Feore

    Actor.

  • Joanna Storm

    American porn actress.

  • Fiorenzo Ramacci
  • Michael Jude Byrnes
  • Bill Haslam
  • John Baptist Lee Keh-mien
  • Dacre Stoker
  • Wang Shuo
  • Bianca Garavelli

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 7 months old,

or 787 months and 6 days old,

or 3422 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23960 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 1958.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1958?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 23, 1958.

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August 23, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1958:

  • Martin du Gard

    Writer.

  • Ruža Petrović

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

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August 23, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 1958:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1958:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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August 23, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 23, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1958 was Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) by Domenico Modugno, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
  2. - Little Star
  3. - My True Love
  4. - Poor Little Fool
  5. - Patricia

August 23, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
  2. - When
  3. - Hard Headed Woman
  4. - Return To Me
  5. - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands

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August 23, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Black Orchid

The Black Orchid

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Peter Mark Richman, Virginia Vincent

The Badlanders

The Badlanders

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, Katy Jurado, Claire Kelly

Apache Territory

Apache Territory

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Ray Nazarro

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Barbara Bates, John Dehner, Carolyn Craig

Night of the Blood Beast

Night of the Blood Beast

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Bernard L. Kowalski

Starring: Michael Emmet, Angela Greene, John Baer, Ed Nelson

She Gods of Shark Reef

She Gods of Shark Reef

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Bill Cord, Don Durant, Lisa Montell, Jeanne Gerson

August 23, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 1958 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Creature Feature

Creature Feature

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Chase Smith

Keeping Company

Keeping Company

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Josh Wallace

Discovering the Bible

Discovering the Bible

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Ken Curtis

Come Fly with Me

Come Fly with Me

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Anatole De Grunwald

Opening Night

Opening Night

Release year: 1958

Directed by: John Cassavetes

August 23, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Strangers When We Meet by Evan Hunter

Strangers When We Meet

By:

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Mister Music Maker, Lawrence Welk by Mary Lewis Coakley

Mister Music Maker, Lawrence Welk

By:

This book, which was published before 1923, is a reproduction of an important original.

Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver

Anatomy of a Murder

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Robert Traver's Anatomy of a Murder was first published by St. Martin's 1958. It quickly became America's number-one bestseller and was later made into the classic Otto Preminger film.

The Ordeal Of Woodrow Wilson by Herbert Hoover

The Ordeal Of Woodrow Wilson

By:

"Hoover's book was intended as a tribute for his former chief. However, it is easy to suspect anger and hurt could underlie a portrayal of the worst.

The Greengage Summer by Rumer Godden

The Greengage Summer

By:

The faded elegance and beauty of Les Oeillets with its bullet-scarred staircase, serene garden, and high walls. Eliot, an Englishman who was the guardian for the children while their mother was ill.

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Who was the US President on August 23, 1958?

On August 23, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1958?

On August 23, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1958?

On August 23, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

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What happened in 1958?

1958 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Referendum allows city to sell Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers
  • French Premier De Gaulle arrives in Algiers
  • San Francisco Giants Hank Sauer and B Schmidt are 2nd to hit consecutive pinch HRs

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What was the calendar for August 1958?

August 1958 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Saturday August 23, 1958