Saturday August 02, 1958: on this day

August 02, 1958 was the 214th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 02, 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 02, 1958, who was born and died on August 02, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Patricia by Perez Prado and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Big Country, directed by William Wyler), TV series (e.g. Discovering The Bible) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1958?


August 02, 1958 was a Saturday and it was the 214th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1958 can also be written as 8/2/1958 in the US and as 2/8/1958 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1958 in August 1958 calendar

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August 02, 1958: What happened on that day?


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August 02, 1958: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1958 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 09:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1958.

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Who was born on August 02, 1958?


Famous people born on August 02, 1958:

  • Arshad Ayub

    Indian cricketer and coach.

  • Shō Hayami

    Japanese singer and voice actor.

  • Sirpa Viljamaa

    Miss finland 1980, finnish beauty queen; intensive medical treatment 1991.

  • Paolo Jachia
  • Stefan Jambo
  • Brian Agler
  • Roberto Manghi
  • Rainer Troppa
  • Massimo Maffei
  • Claudio Ambu
  • Damian Harris

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 7 months old,

or 787 months and 17 days old,

or 3424 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23971 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 1958.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1958?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 02, 1958.

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August 02, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1958:

  • Michele Navarra

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1958:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1958 was Patricia by Perez Prado and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Patricia
  2. - Poor Little Fool
  3. - Hard Headed Woman
  4. - Splish Splash
  5. - Yakety Yak

August 02, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
  2. - On The Street Where You Live
  3. - Big Man
  4. - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands
  5. - Twilight Time

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August 02, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Big Country

The Big Country

Release year: 1958

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston

Country: United States of America

The Reluctant Debutante

The Reluctant Debutante

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Rex Harrison, Kay Kendall, John Saxon, Sandra Dee

Voice in the Mirror

Voice in the Mirror

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Harry Keller

Starring: Richard Egan, Julie London, Walter Matthau, Troy Donahue

God's Little Acre

God's Little Acre

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Robert Ryan, Tina Louise, Aldo Ray, Buddy Hackett

Neurose

Neurose

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck

Country: Italy

August 02, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Discovering the Bible

Discovering the Bible

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Ken Curtis

Come Fly with Me

Come Fly with Me

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Anatole De Grunwald

Opening Night

Opening Night

Release year: 1958

Directed by: John Cassavetes

The Price Is Right

The Price Is Right

Release year: 1958

August 02, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Time Of The Dragons by Alice Ekert-Rotholz

The Time Of The Dragons

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This novel is turbulent, combining East and West. . . An emotional love story and an exciting tale about war, espionage, and international intrigue.

The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith

The Affluent Society

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John Kenneth Galbraith's classic study of postwar America's private wealth and public poverty. With his trademark clarity, humor, and eloquence Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith get to the heart of

Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden

Only In America

By:

Harry Lewis, Book by Golden

The Best Of Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren

The Best Of Dear Abby

By:

This compilation includes the most provocative and wisest questions, as well as the wittiest and wisest answers that have appeared in Dear Abby's thirty-three year history of syndication.

Strangers When We Meet by Evan Hunter

Strangers When We Meet

By:

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1958?

On August 02, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1958?

On August 02, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1958?

On August 02, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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.

Discover how August 1958 calendar looked like.

Saturday August 2, 1958