Tuesday August 04, 1959: on this day

August 04, 1959 was the 216th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 04, 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 04, 1959, who was born and died on August 04, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lonely Boy by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. They Came to Cordura, directed by Robert Rossen), TV series (e.g. Blaulicht) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 1959?


August 04, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1959 can also be written as 8/4/1959 in the US and as 4/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

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August 04, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1959:

  • Billy barnes revue opens at john golden theater nyc for 87 performances
  • Martial law is declared in laos.
  • Explorer program: the united states launches explorer 6 from the atlantic missile range in cape canaveral, florida.
  • United states the roseburg oregon blast kills 14 and causes $12 million worth of damage.

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August 04, 1959: 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, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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August 04, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:59 am and setting at 08:34 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 04, 1959?


Famous people born on August 04, 1959:

  • René Manzor

    A film director from a well-known family.

  • Robbin Crosby

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (ratt), (d. 2002).

  • John Gormley

    Irish politician, minister for the environment, community and local government.

  • Nathan Myhrvold

    Businessman.

  • Koichi Tanaka

    Scientist.

  • Deedee Lasker

    Lpga golfer.

  • John C. McGinley

    Actor.

  • Jun Hong Lu
  • Stefano Bellon
  • Gérard Biard
  • Daniele Bresciano
  • Mark Kerry
  • Kim Reynolds
  • Fausto Durante
  • Blanca Andreu

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


You are 64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 21 days old,

or 3377 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23641 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 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 04, 1959?

There are 101 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, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 04, 1959.

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August 04, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 1959:

  • József Révai

    Hungarian politician, hungarian minister of education (b. 1898).

  • Ioan Bălan

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.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

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

  • Elysian Kistler

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

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

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August 04, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 1959:

  • 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, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 04, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 04, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely Boy
  2. - A Big Hunk O' Love
  3. - My Heart Is An Open Book
  4. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  5. - Tiger

August 04, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 04, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Living Doll
  2. - Dream Lover
  3. - Battle Of New Orleans
  4. - Lipstick On Your Collar

August 04, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1959 was What'd I Say (Part I & II) by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 04, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
  2. - You're So Fine
  3. - There Goes My Baby
  4. - Thank You Pretty Baby
  5. - Personality

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August 04, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

They Came to Cordura

They Came to Cordura

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Rossen

Starring: Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin, Tab Hunter

Country: United States of America

The Crimson Kimono

The Crimson Kimono

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Victoria Shaw, Glenn Corbett, James Shigeta, Anna Lee

But Not for Me

But Not for Me

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Clark Gable, Carroll Baker, Lilli Palmer, Lee J. Cobb

It Started with a Kiss

It Started with a Kiss

Release year: 1959

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Eva Gabor, Gustavo Rojo

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

August 04, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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:

Blaulicht

Blaulicht

Release year: 1959

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

August 04, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

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The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …

The Great Imposter by Robert Crichton

The Great Imposter

By:

This book details the incredible careers of some of the most outrageous imposters of our time.

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

By:

Vintage paperback

The Young Titan by F. Van Wyck Mason

The Young Titan

By:

A young warrior is history-fiction

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

By:

Mine Enemy Gets Older

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Who was the US President on August 04, 1959?

On August 04, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1959?

On August 04, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 1959?

On August 04, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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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 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.

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