Saturday August 01, 1959: on this day

August 01, 1959 was the 213th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 01, 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 01, 1959, who was born and died on August 01, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lonely Boy by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag, directed by Helmut Weiss), TV series (e.g. Snakes And Ladders) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 01, 1959?


August 01, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 213th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1959 can also be written as 8/1/1959 in the US and as 1/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

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August 01, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 1959:

  • Pope john xxiii publishes encyclical sacerdotii nostri primordia
  • Waay tv channel 31 in huntsville, al (abc / nbc) begins broadcasting
  • New continental baseball league formed.

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August 01, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st 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 01, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 01, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:12 am and setting at 06:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.

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Who was born on August 01, 1959?


Famous people born on August 01, 1959:

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Colburn Lovett

    Colburn Lovett is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known as the lead singer of the country music band Lyle Lovett and His...

  • Nathaniel Borenstein

    Nathaniel Borenstein is a computer scientist known for his work on the MIME email standard and co-founding Mimecast.

  • Joe Elliot

    Vocalist in heavy metal (def leppard hysteria, rock of ages).

  • Arnel Aquino

    Filipino composer known for his contributions to liturgical music.

  • Kim Newman

    Journalist.

  • Stanley Jordan

    Musician.

  • Otomo Yoshihide

    Japanese guitarist and songwriter (ground zero and filament).

  • Angel Reséndiz

    Mexican serial killer, also known as.

  • Rafael Ramirez

    Mexican serial killer.

  • Andrew Marr

    Journalist.

  • Fabio Panetta
  • Gian Nicola Bisciotti
  • Víctor Castro
  • Marcella Danon
  • Franco Ipsaro Passione
  • Ivar Sommervold
  • Satoshi Yamaguchi

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

  • Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa

    Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    British film and stage director.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini

    He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

  • Chuck D
    Chuck D

    American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

  • Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Nathalie Delon
    Nathalie Delon

    Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

  • David Wain
    David Wain

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried

    Canadian actor.

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August 01, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 18 days old,

or 3376 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23638 days old,

if you were born on August 01, 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 01, 1959?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1959.

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August 01, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 1959:

  • Jean Behra

    French race car driver (d. 1959).

  • Ivor Bueb
  • Francis de Miomandre

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Frances Farmer
    Frances Farmer

    American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Eva Bartok
    Eva Bartok

    Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

  • Strother Martin
    Strother Martin

    American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

  • Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge

    Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

  • Pola Negri
    Pola Negri

    Polish-american actress.

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

  • Corazon Aquino

    Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

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August 01, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 01, 1959:

  • Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
  • Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
  • St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
  • Angola - Armed Forces Day
  • Switzerland - National Day
  • Benin - National Day
  • Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
  • Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
  • People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 1959:

  • World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
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August 01, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 01, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 01, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely Boy
  2. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  3. - Tiger
  4. - Waterloo
  5. - A Big Hunk O' Love

August 01, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 01, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dream Lover
  2. - A Teenager In Love
  3. - Battle Of New Orleans
  4. - Roulette
  5. - Living Doll

August 01, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1959 was There Goes My Baby by The Drifters, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 01, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - There Goes My Baby
  2. - Personality
  3. - You're So Fine
  4. - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
  5. - What A Diff'rence A Day Makes

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August 01, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 01, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag

Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Helmut Weiss

Starring: Elisabeth Müller, Paul Hubschmid, Dietmar Schönherr, Jochen Hanke

The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Hamer

Starring: Alec Guinness, Bette Davis, Nicole Maurey, Irene Worth

The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Sidney Miller

Starring: Lou Costello, Dorothy Provine, Gale Gordon, Jimmy Conlin

The Tingler

The Tingler

Release year: 1959

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn, Darryl Hickman, Patricia Cutts

Country: United States of America

Blue Denim

Blue Denim

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Philip Dunne

Starring: Carol Lynley, Brandon De Wilde, Macdonald Carey, Marsha Hunt

August 01, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 01, 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:

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

Something in the City

Something in the City

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Maclean Rogers

Long Shot

Long Shot

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

For Better or Worse

For Better or Worse

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jason Alexander

August 01, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 01, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Young Titan by F. Van Wyck Mason

The Young Titan

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A young warrior is history-fiction

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

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This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

The Light Infantry Ball by Hamilton Basso

The Light Infantry Ball

By:

Hamilton Basso, The Light Infantry Ball 1959 1st edition. Hardcover, 476 pages. Published by Doubleday & Company.

Image Of America by Richard Bruckberger

Image Of America

By:

"Either America represents the hope of the whole world or it is nothing. There are many who despair of the West.

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

history

Who was the US President on August 01, 1959?

On August 01, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1959?

On August 01, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 01, 1959?

On August 01, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 1st?

August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.

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history

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.

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