Thursday August 06, 1959: on this day
August 06, 1959 was the 218th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 06, 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 06, 1959, who was born and died on August 06, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 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 6th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 06, 1959?
- August 06, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 06, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 06, 1959?
- August 06, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 06, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- August 06, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 06, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- August 06, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 06, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 06, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 06, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on August 06, 1959?
What day of the week was August 06, 1959?
August 06, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 218th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 06, 1959 can also be written as 8/6/1959 in the US and as 6/8/1959 in UK and Europe.
August 06, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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August 06, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 06, 1959 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 09:43 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 06, 1959:
- Pete Burns
Pete burns was a british musician best known as the lead singer of the band dead or alive, famous for their hit song 'you spin me round...
- Lars Larson
American conservative talk radio show host.
- Joyce Sims
American singer (d. 2022).
- Rajendra Singh
Indian environmentalist.
- Grant Aleksander
Baltimore, maryland -- actor.
- Francesca Re David
- Slavica Šuka
- Giorgio Vallortigara
- Heinz Weiss
- Enea Montanari
- Eija-Liisa Ahtila
- Hugues Grondin
- Deborah Levy
Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:
- Geri Halliwell
British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.
- Lucille Ball
American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
- Robert Mitchum
American actor, writer, composer, and singer.
- Charlotte McKinney
Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.
- Sara Khan
Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.
- Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.
- Barbara Windsor
British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.
- Ever Carradine
She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.
- Charley Chase
American porn actress.
- Dorian Harewood
American actor, tv and film.
August 06, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 8 months old,
or 776 months and 19 days old,
or 3377 weeks
or 23639 days old,
if you were born on August 06, 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 06, 1959?
There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 06, 1959.
August 06, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 06, 1959:
- Preston Sturges
American film director and screenwriter known for his screwball comedies.
- Edmund Pueschel
- Alberto Vaccarezza
What famous deaths happened on August 6th?
Famous deaths on August 6th:
- Rick James
American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).
- Domenico Modugno
Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.
- Dorothy Tutin
British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.
- Cedric Hardwicke
English-american actor and director (d. 64).
- Warner Oland
Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.
- Nancy Carroll
Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.
- Edman Dijkstra
Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.
- Bettey Cuthbert
Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.
- Aoki Sōseki
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Fe Del Mundo
First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.
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August 06, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 06, 1959:
- Jamaica - Independence Day
- Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
- St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
- St. Juatus
- St. Pastor
- Bolivia - Independence Day
- United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
- Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
- St. Xystus/Sixtus
August 06, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 06, 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 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 06, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 06, 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:
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
- Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
- Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Fabian - Tiger
August 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 06, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 06, 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:
- Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
- Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar
August 06, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 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 06, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 06, 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:
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
- The Falcons - You're So Fine
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
August 06, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 06, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 06, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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 06, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 06, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 06, 1959?
On August 06, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1959?
On August 06, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 06, 1959?
On August 06, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 6th?
August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
- 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.
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.