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August 31, 1958 was the 243rd day of the year 1958, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 1958, who was born and died on August 31, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Little Star by The Elegants), movies (e.g. Queen of Outer Space, directed by Edward Bernds), TV series (e.g. Champion Road) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1958?
- August 31, 1958: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1958?
- August 31, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1958?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1958?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1958?
What day of the week was August 31, 1958?
August 31, 1958 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1958 can also be written as 8/31/1958 in the US and as 31/8/1958 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1958: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1958:
- A parcel bomb sent by ngo dinh nhu, younger brother and chief adviser of south vietnamese president ngo dinh diem, fails to kill king norodom sihanouk of cambodia.
August 31, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1958 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:31 pm and setting at 09:33 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1958.
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Who was born on August 31, 1958?
Famous people born on August 31, 1958:
- Serge Blanco
An ex-player in french international rugby union, he was born to a basque mother and a venezuelan father.
- Von Hayes
Former US Congressman known for his work on economic policy.
- Stephen Cottrell
English bishop.
- David H Mattheisen
Blue island, illinois -- phd / astronaut (sts 73 alt).
- Julie Brown
American actress, screenwriter and producer of singers.
- Éric Zemmour
French journalist and writer.
- Gilles Ozzello
French sommelier, who was the head sommelier at oustau de baumania"re for over 30 years.
- Antonietta Potente
- Gabriella Sanna
- Fredrik Sjöberg
- Antonio Finco
- Ramón Ibarra
- Thomas Knuths
- Michael Linhart
- Silvia Pepitoni
- Anne Létourneau
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
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Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 7 months old,
or 787 months and 24 days old,
or 3425 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23978 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1958?
There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1958?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1958.
August 31, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1958:
- Gayne Whitman
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1958:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1958:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1958 was Little Star by The Elegants, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Elegants - Little Star
- Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
- The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
- Jimmy Clanton - Just A Dream
- Jack Scott - My True Love
August 31, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
- The Kalin Twins - When
- Elvis Presley - Hard Headed Woman
- Dean Martin - Return To Me
- Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands
August 31, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Queen of Outer Space
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Edward Bernds
Starring: Zsa Zsa Gabor, Eric Fleming, Dave Willock, Laurie Mitchell
Neurose
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Rolf Thiele
Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck
Country: Italy
The Black Orchid
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Peter Mark Richman, Virginia Vincent
The Badlanders
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Starring: Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, Katy Jurado, Claire Kelly
Apache Territory
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Ray Nazarro
Starring: Rory Calhoun, Barbara Bates, John Dehner, Carolyn Craig
August 31, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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:
Champion Road
Release year: 1958
Directed by: R. L. Scott
The Big Game
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Robert Day
Creature Feature
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Chase Smith
Keeping Company
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Josh Wallace
Discovering the Bible
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Ken Curtis
August 31, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Dud Avocado
By: Elaine Dundy
The Dud Avocado is a comedy about a young American man who travels to Paris to conquer Paris in late 1950s.
The Greengage Summer
By: Rumer Godden
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.
Mister Music Maker, Lawrence Welk
By: Mary Lewis Coakley
This book, which was published before 1923, is a reproduction of an important original.
The Face Of Minnesota
By: John Szarkowski
"Ducks in streams, St. Anthony Falls bridge, streets of cities, towns, fish in a net and the sparkling lakes seen below low clouds.
Masters Of Deceit
By: J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover examines the Communist movement within the United States.
Who was the US President on August 31, 1958?
On August 31, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1958?
On August 31, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1958?
On August 31, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.
