Sunday August 04, 1957: on this day
About August 4th, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: Juan Manuel Fangio, driving for Maserati, wins the Formula One German Grand Prix, clinching (with 4 wins that season) his record 5th world drivers championship, including his 4th consecutive championship (also a record) these 2 records endure for nearly half a century.
- Day of the week: August 4th, 1957 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Barack Obama, Meghan Markle
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: All Shook Up by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: Man of a Thousand Faces directed by Joseph Pevney
More about August 4th, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on August 4th, 1957.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 04, 1957?
- August 04, 1957: What happened on that day?
- August 04, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 04, 1957?
- How old is someone born on August 04, 1957?
- August 04, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 04, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- August 04, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 04, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 04, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 04, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on August 04, 1957?
What day of the week was August 04, 1957?
August 04, 1957 was a Sunday and it was the 216th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 1957 can also be written as 8/4/1957 in the US and as 4/8/1957 in UK and Europe.
August 04, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 04, 1957:
- Juan manuel fangio, driving for maserati, wins the formula one german grand prix, clinching (with 4 wins that season) his record 5th world drivers championship, including his 4th consecutive championship (also a record) these 2 records endure for nearly half a century.
August 04, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 04, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 04, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
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August 04, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 1957 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 1957 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 04, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 03:37 pm and setting at 01:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 1957.
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Who was born on August 04, 1957?
Famous people born on August 04, 1957:
- John Wark
Scottish sportscaster and footballer.
- Brooks D. Simpson
Historian specializing in American Civil War history.
- Rupert Farley
British actor and voice actor.
- Valdis Valters
Latvian basketball coach and player.
- Robert E Andrews
(rep-d-new jersey).
- Tom Rice
- Olaf Beyer
- Cesare Casiraghi
- Massimo Venturiello
Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:
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Barack ObamaAmerican president elected in 2008.
![Meghan Markle]()
Meghan MarkleMeghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.
![Dylan Sprouse]()
Dylan SprouseDylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.
![Cole Sprouse]()
Cole SprouseCole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.
![Billy Bob Thornton]()
Billy Bob ThorntonBilly bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.
![Dolores del Rio]()
Dolores del RioDolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...
![Louis Armstrong]()
Louis ArmstrongAmerican jazz trumpeter.
![Daniel Dae Kim]()
Daniel Dae KimDaniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.
![Marques Houston]()
Marques HoustonMarques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...
![Kishore Kumar]()
Kishore KumarIndian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
How old is someone born on August 04, 1957?
Someone born on August 04, 1957 is:
66 years 9 months old,
or 801 months and 19 days old,
or 3485 weeks and 4 days old,
or 24399 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1957?
There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 04, 1957.
August 04, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 04, 1957:
- Washington Luís
Brazilian politician who served as the President of Brazil from 1926 to 1930.
- John Cain Sr.
Australian politician, 34th premier of victoria (b. 1882).
- Erville Alderson
- Washington Luís Pereira de Sousa
What famous deaths happened on August 4th?
Famous deaths on August 4th:
![Pearl White]()
Pearl WhitePearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.
![Victor Mature]()
Victor MatureAmerican actor.
![Melvyn Douglas]()
Melvyn DouglasMelvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.
![Mary Miles Minter]()
Mary Miles MinterSilent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.
- Hanz Christian Andersen
Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.
- Elysian Kistler
Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.
- Zee Zeev Jabotinsky
Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.
- Frimy D'Orsay
French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
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August 04, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 04, 1957:
- Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
- El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
- Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
- Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
- St. Luanus/Lugid
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
- St. Dominic
August 04, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 04, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 04, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.
August 04, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
- Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
- Jimmy Dorsey - So Rare
- The Coasters - Searchin'
August 04, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.
August 04, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
- Lonnie Donegan - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
- Russ Hamilton - We Will Make Love
- The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
- Ronnie Hilton - Around The World
August 04, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 04, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 04, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 04, 1957 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
August 04, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 04, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Pink Hotel
By: Dorothy Erskine and Patrick Dennis
Dust jacket notes: "It is a large, if admittedly quite peculiar, world, and there are all kinds of people in it, especially in resort hotels during season.
The Last Angry Man
By: Gerald Green
"There are not enough people who get mad, just plain mad. Sam Abelman is a doctor who doesn't take the easy route.
Stay Alive All Your Life
By: Norman Vincent Peale
"Those who have received assistance from The Power of Positive Thinking can find further guidance in these pages to help them live a more creative and dynamic life."
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.
Rascals In Paradise
By: James A. Michener and Grove Day
A thrilling collection of adventure stories by James A. Michener, nonfiction, returns to the most stunning place on Earth: the Islands that inspired Tales of the South Pacific.
Who was the US President on August 04, 1957?
On August 04, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1957?
On August 04, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 04, 1957?
On August 04, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 4th?
August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
- 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.
What happened in 1957?
1957 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Blondie situation comedy premieres on NBC TV
- Elvis Presley makes his 7th and final appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
- Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper Truth
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What was the calendar for August 1957?
August 1957 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.
