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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 02, 1959?
- August 02, 1959: What happened on that day?
- August 02, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 02, 1959?
- August 02, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 02, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 02, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- August 02, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 02, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 02, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 02, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on August 02, 1959?
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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August 02, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Famous people born on August 02, 1959:
- 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:
- 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...
- 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'.
- 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
She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.
- Sam Worthington
Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.
- Kevin Smith
Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.
- Wes Craven
American screen writer, filmmaker and author.
- James Baldwin
American writer (born in 1924).
- Joanna Cassidy
American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.
- Myrna Loy
American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
August 02, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 8 months old,
or 776 months and 16 days old,
or 3376 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23636 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 106 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.
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
French filmmaker.
- David Huddleston
American actor (b. 1930).
- 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.
- Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.
- Sruly Halberstam
Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.
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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
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:
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Fabian - Tiger
- Stonewall Jackson - Waterloo
- Elvis Presley - 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:
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Marty Wilde - A Teenager In Love
- Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
- Russ Conway - Roulette
- Cliff Richard & The Drifters - 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:
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
- The Falcons - You're So Fine
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
- Dinah Washington - What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.