Sunday August 02, 1959: on this day

August 02, 1959 was the 214th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 02, 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 02, 1959, who was born and died on August 02, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 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 2nd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1959?


August 02, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1959 can also be written as 8/2/1959 in the US and as 2/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

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August 02, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1959:

August 02, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1959: 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, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 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 2nd, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:04 am and setting at 07:19 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 02, 1959?


Famous people born on August 02, 1959:

  • Apollonia Kotero
    Apollonia Kotero

    American actress known for her role in the film Purple Rain.

  • Anne Lauvergeon

    French businesswoman, ex-president at the nuclear company areva, nicknamed "atomic annie".

  • Victoria Jackson

    American actress and singer.

  • Johnny Kemp

    Bahamian singer-songwriter and producer (d. 2015).

  • Kelly Michael

    American singer who performed as a duo with amy rodden, the name being thelma and louise.

  • Raffaele Ciriello

    Italian journalist and photographer, killed by israeli soldiers 3-13/2002.

  • Joe Elliott

    Musician.

  • Britt Helfer

    Clearfield, utah -- actress.

  • Kelly Michael (singer)
  • Demetrios Thanopoulos
  • Perry Tuttle
  • Jim Doughan
  • Massimo Gabutti
  • Albano Guaraldi
  • Armin Sowa

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


You are 64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 17 days old,

or 3372 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23606 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 1959?

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, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 02, 1959.

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August 02, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1959:

  • Prospero Bisquertt

    Composer dies at 78.

  • Arthur Jeffery
  • Jean Benoît-Lévy

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


Holidays on August 02, 1959:

  • 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, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 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 02, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 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 02, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 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 02, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 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 02, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 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 02, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 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 02, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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 02, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Elements Of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White

The Elements Of Style

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You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

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"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

The Years With Ross by James Thurber

The Years With Ross

By:

Harold Ross was America's most influential literary magazine and introduced America to many exciting talents, such as Robert Benchley and Alexander Woolcott.

Lady Chatterly'S Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterly'S Lover

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Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.

What We Must Know About Communism by Harry and Bonaro Overstreet

What We Must Know About Communism

By:

This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1959?

On August 02, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1959?

On August 02, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1959?

On August 02, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1959 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 2, 1959