What happened on Friday August 02, 1957?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1957:

• Discovery of Comet Mrkos Comet Mrkos, formally designated as C/1957 P1, was officially announced by Czech astronomer Antonín Mrkos on August 2, 1957. Although Mrkos was credited with the announcement, the comet had already been independently discovered by other astronomers prior to this date. This celestial object represented an important astronomical observation during the late 1950s, contributing to the scientific understanding of cometary bodies in our solar system.
• Discovery of Comet Mrkos Comet Mrkos, formally designated as C/1957 P1, was officially announced by Czech astronomer Antonín Mrkos on August 2, 1957. Although Mrkos was credited with the announcement, the comet had already been independently discovered by other astronomers prior to this date. This celestial object represented an important astronomical observation during the late 1950s, contributing to the scientific understanding of cometary bodies in our solar system.

Events in 1957

August 02, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1957

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1957

August 02, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 214th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1957 can also be written as 8/2/1957 in the US and as 2/8/1957 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1957 in August 1957 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1957:

• Butch Vig

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• Annick Cojean

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1957:

• Georges Hébert
• Ubaldo Magnavacca

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
2. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
3. The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
4. Jimmy Dorsey - So Rare
5. The Coasters - Searchin'

August 02, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
2. Lonnie Donegan - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
3. Russ Hamilton - We Will Make Love
4. The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
5. Ronnie Hilton - Around The World

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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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 02, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1957 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 01:33 pm and setting at 12:01 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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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1957

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Someone born on August 02, 1957 is:

67 years 9 months old,

or 813 months and 12 days old,

or 3536 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24757 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1957?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 02, 1957.

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