Sunday August 04, 1957: on this day

August 04, 1957 was the 216th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 04, 1957 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 04, 1957, who was born and died on August 04, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. Man of a Thousand Faces, directed by Joseph Pevney), TV series (e.g. Hi Mom) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 1957?


August 04, 1957 was a Sunday and it was the 216th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1957 can also be written as 8/4/1957 in the US and as 4/8/1957 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1957 in August 1957 calendar

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August 04, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1957:

  • Juan manuel fangio, driving for maserati, wins the formula one german grand prix, clinching (with 4 wins that season) his record 5th world drivers championship, including his 4th consecutive championship (also a record) these 2 records endure for nearly half a century.

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August 04, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th 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 04, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1957 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 03:37 pm and setting at 01:32 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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Who was born on August 04, 1957?


Famous people born on August 04, 1957:

  • John Wark

    Scottish sportscaster and footballer.

  • Brooks D. Simpson

    Historian specializing in American Civil War history.

  • Rupert Farley

    British actor and voice actor.

  • Valdis Valters

    Latvian basketball coach and player.

  • Robert E Andrews

    (rep-d-new jersey).

  • Tom Rice
  • Olaf Beyer
  • Cesare Casiraghi
  • Massimo Venturiello

Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 24 days old,

or 3477 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24343 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 1957.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1957?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 04, 1957.

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August 04, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 1957:

  • Washington Luís

    Brazilian politician who served as the President of Brazil from 1926 to 1930.

  • John Cain Sr.

    Australian politician, 34th premier of victoria (b. 1882).

  • Erville Alderson
  • Washington Luís Pereira de Sousa

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Briena Svedberg

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

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August 04, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 1957:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 04, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 04, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  2. - Love Letters In The Sand
  3. - Bye Bye Love
  4. - So Rare
  5. - Searchin'

August 04, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 04, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
  3. - We Will Make Love
  4. - Little Darlin'
  5. - Around The World

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August 04, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Man of a Thousand Faces

Man of a Thousand Faces

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, Marjorie Rambeau

Operation Mad Ball

Operation Mad Ball

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard Quine

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Kathryn Grant, Arthur O'Connell

Der Stern von Afrika

Der Stern von Afrika

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Alfred Weidenmann

Starring: Joachim Hansen, Marianne Koch, Hansjörg Felmy, Horst Frank

The Story of Esther Costello

The Story of Esther Costello

Release year: 1957

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Joan Crawford, Heather Sears, Rossano Brazzi, Lee Patterson

3:10 to Yuma

3:10 to Yuma

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Glenn Ford, Van Heflin, Felicia Farr, Leora Dana

Country: United States of America

August 04, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 1957 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Hi Mom

Hi Mom

Release year: 1957

Dead Giveaway

Dead Giveaway

Release year: 1957

Directed by: David J. Stern

Escape

Escape

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Roar Uthaug

Scott Free

Scott Free

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Stephen Fredason Everson

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Release year: 1957

Starring: David Janssen

Country: United States of America

August 04, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Far, Far The Mountain Peak by John Masters

Far, Far The Mountain Peak

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The May Week Ball at Cambridge began lightheartedly with dancing, lobster and Chateau Yquem. Peter Savage made a decision that would fundamentally alter the course of the evening before it was over.

Faith On The March by A.H. Macmillan

Faith On The March

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Faith on the March by A. H. MacMillan

The Innocent Ambassadors by Philip Wylie

The Innocent Ambassadors

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The Turn Of The Tide by Arthur Bryant

The Turn Of The Tide

By:

1939-1943. Hardback, ex-library. With usual stamps and marks, in poor all around condition, suitable for reading.

Day Of Infamy by Walter Lord

Day Of Infamy

By:

Special 60th anniversary edition by the author of A Night to Remember, a bestselling re-creation that reveals the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor.

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Who was the US President on August 04, 1957?

On August 04, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1957?

On August 04, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 1957?

On August 04, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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What happened in 1957?

1957 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Blondie situation comedy premieres on NBC TV
  • Elvis Presley makes his 7th and final appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
  • Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper Truth

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What was the calendar for August 1957?

August 1957 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 1957 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 4, 1957