Wednesday August 05, 1959: on this day

August 05, 1959 was the 217th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 1959, who was born and died on August 05, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1959?


August 05, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1959 can also be written as 8/5/1959 in the US and as 5/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

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August 05, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1959:

  • 42.4 cm rainfall in decatur co, iowa (state record)
  • Chicago cardinals (nfl) beat toronto argonauts (canadian football league) 55-26 in toronto, ontario, canada.

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August 05, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:00 am and setting at 09:09 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 05, 1959?


Famous people born on August 05, 1959:

  • Pete Burns

    Rocker (dead or alive) - "spin me round".

  • Pat Smear

    American guitarist and songwriter (nirvana foo fighters germs & adolescents).

  • Alessandro Berera
  • Giovanni Cappelluzzo
  • Angelo Genovese
  • Monica Gravina
  • Rocco Bormioli
  • Scott D. Altman
  • Anton Stastny

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • DeRay Davis
    DeRay Davis

    DeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

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August 05, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 14 days old,

or 3376 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23634 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1959?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1959.

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August 05, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1959:

  • Nels Smith

    Nels Smith was a politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

  • Edgar A. Guest

    Popular American poet known for his inspirational and optimistic verse.

  • Frank Godwin

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th

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August 05, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1959:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 05, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 05, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 05, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 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 05, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 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 05, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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 05, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The House Of Intellect by Jacques Barzun

The House Of Intellect

By:

House Of Intellect, The by Barzun and Jacques

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

The Elements Of Style

By:

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.

My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas

My Brother Was An Only Child

By:

Douglas, Jack

The Tents Of Wickedness by Peter De Vries

The Tents Of Wickedness

By:

London published Fiction

The Light Infantry Ball by Hamilton Basso

The Light Infantry Ball

By:

Hamilton Basso, The Light Infantry Ball 1959 1st edition. Hardcover, 476 pages. Published by Doubleday & Company.

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1959?

On August 05, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1959?

On August 05, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1959?

On August 05, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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.

Wednesday August 5, 1959