Monday August 24, 1959: on this day

August 24, 1959 was the 236th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 24, 1959 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 24, 1959, who was born and died on August 24, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Three Bells by The Browns), movies (e.g. Les liaisons dangereuses, directed by Roger Vadim), TV series (e.g. Tightrope) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1959?


August 24, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 236th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1959 can also be written as 8/24/1959 in the US and as 24/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

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August 24, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1959:

  • England complete 5-0 series drubbing of india
  • Hiram l fong sworn in as first chinese-american senator while daniel k inouye sworn in as first japanese-american republican (both from hawaii).
  • Cyprus joins the united nations.

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August 24, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th 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 24, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 1959 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 24, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:28 pm and setting at 01:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1959.

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Who was born on August 24, 1959?


Famous people born on August 24, 1959:

  • Rodrigo García

    Rodrigo garcía is a colombian-american filmmaker known for directing films such as 'nine lives' and 'albert nobbs'.

  • Baruch Marzel

    Israeli far-right political activist and former member of Kach party.

  • Meg Munn

    Politiker and social worker in england.

  • Adrian Kuiper

    South african farmer and cricketer.

  • Linda Hogan
  • Wes Matthews
  • Veljko Petranović
  • Hernán Borja
  • Gary Sampson
  • Michael Andersson
  • Massimo Costantini
  • Cetteo Di Mascio
  • Marie Carmen
  • Rodrigo García Barcha

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 5 days old,

or 3370 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23594 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 1959.

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 24, 1959?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1959.

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August 24, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1959:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Three Bells
  2. - Sea Of Love
  3. - Lavender-Blue
  4. - A Big Hunk O' Love
  5. - My Heart Is An Open Book

August 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Living Doll
  2. - Dream Lover
  3. - Battle Of New Orleans
  4. - Lipstick On Your Collar
  5. - Lonely Boy

August 24, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 24, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Thank You Pretty Baby
  2. - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
  3. - There Goes My Baby
  4. - I'm Gonna Get Married
  5. - I Want To Walk You Home

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August 24, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Les liaisons dangereuses

Les liaisons dangereuses

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Gérard Philipe, Annette Stroyberg, Madeleine Lambert

General Della Rovere

General Della Rovere

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roberto Rossellini

Starring: Vittorio De Sica, Hannes Messemer, Sandra Milo, Giovanna Ralli

They Came to Cordura

They Came to Cordura

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Rossen

Starring: Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin, Tab Hunter

Country: United States of America

The Crimson Kimono

The Crimson Kimono

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Victoria Shaw, Glenn Corbett, James Shigeta, Anna Lee

But Not for Me

But Not for Me

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Clark Gable, Carroll Baker, Lilli Palmer, Lee J. Cobb

August 24, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Tightrope

Tightrope

Release year: 1959

Written by:

Starring: Mike Connors

Country: United States of America

The Moonstone

The Moonstone

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Reginald Barker

Blaulicht

Blaulicht

Release year: 1959

Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Navneet Choujar

Wonderful World

Wonderful World

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kalle Max Hofmann

August 24, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

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Mine Enemy Gets Older

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

By:

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The Tents Of Wickedness by Peter De Vries

The Tents Of Wickedness

By:

London published Fiction

Belle Out Of Order by Belle Livingstone

Belle Out Of Order

By:

Autobiography by Isabel Graham. She adopted the name Belle Livingstone when she was a chorus girl. She was a popular international figure during the Edwardian period and, later, she ran a well-known restaurant.

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

By:

The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …

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Who was the US President on August 24, 1959?

On August 24, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1959?

On August 24, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1959?

On August 24, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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What happened in 1959?

1959 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
  • Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
  • WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting

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What was the calendar for August 1959?

August 1959 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.

Discover how August 1959 calendar looked like.

Monday August 24, 1959