Wednesday August 26, 1959: on this day
About August 26th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: The original Mini designed by Sir Alec Issigonis is launched.
- Day of the week: August 26th, 1959 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Dylan O'Brien, Melissa McCarthy
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: The Three Bells by The Browns
- #1 UK song: Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters
- Popular movie: Les liaisons dangereuses directed by Roger Vadim
More about August 26th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on August 26th, 1959.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1959?
- August 26, 1959: What happened on that day?
- August 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1959?
- How old is someone born on August 26, 1959?
- August 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1959?
What day of the week was August 26, 1959?
August 26, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 238th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1959 can also be written as 8/26/1959 in the US and as 26/8/1959 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1959:
- The original mini designed by sir alec issigonis is launched.
August 26, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th 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 26, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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August 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 02:56 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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Famous people born on August 26, 1959:
- Stan Van Gundy
American basketball coach and player.
- Jens Christian Grøndahl
A Danish author known for his psychological novels exploring relationships and personal identity.
- Lyric Woodard
Lyric Woodard was a talented basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Oliver Colvile
An english politician and lawyer.
- Kathryn P Hire
Mobile, alabama -- lieutenant commander usn / astronaut (sk: sts 90).
- Jim Rutledge
Victoria, british columbia -- canadian tour golfer (1995 indian open).
- Joanne Gail Abbott
Executive (mtv).
- Elizabeth Esty
Politician.
- Kjell Iversen
- Gregor Bialowas
- Thomas Kroth
- Ludovico Di Meo
- Flora Graiff
- Oscar López Goldaracena; político
- Kathryn Patricia Hire
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
- Dylan O'Brien
Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
- Melissa McCarthy
Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
- Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
- Chris Pine
Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
- Keke Palmer
Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
- Evan Ross
American actor.
- Christopher Isherwood
British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
- Michael Jeter
American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
- Alison Steadman
British actress.
- Mike Colter
Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
How old is someone born on August 26, 1959?
Someone born on August 26, 1959 is:
64 years 9 months old,
or 777 months and 10 days old,
or 3380 weeks
or 23660 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1959?
There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 26, 1959.
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August 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1959:
- Felice Romano
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
- Lon Chaney
American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
- Kay Francis
Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
- Dominick Dunne
American writer.
- Ted Knight
American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
- Ramon Zamora
Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Maurion Leeuwenhoek
Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.
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August 26, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1959:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 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 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 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:
- The Browns - The Three Bells
- Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
- Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue
- Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
- Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
August 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 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:
- Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
- Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
August 26, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 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 26, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 26, 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:
- Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
- Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
August 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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:
August 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 26, 1959?
On August 26, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1959?
On August 26, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1959?
On August 26, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
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.