Thursday August 08, 1957: on this day

August 08, 1957 was the 220th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1957, who was born and died on August 08, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Sun Also Rises, directed by Henry King), TV series (e.g. Hi Mom) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1957?


August 08, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 220th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1957 can also be written as 8/8/1957 in the US and as 8/8/1957 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1957 in August 1957 calendar

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August 08, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1957:

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August 08, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:41 pm and setting at 05:12 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 08, 1957?


Famous people born on August 08, 1957:

  • Kathy Sierra

    Kathy Sierra is a technology author and software developer who gained fame for her work on programming and user experience design.

  • Wendy Mesley

    Canadian television journalist known for her work on CBC News.

  • Dennis Drew

    American keyboard player (10 000 maniacs).

  • Paul Dini

    Writer.

  • Nancy Glass

    Television broadcaster (american journal).

  • Dieuwertje Blok

    Dutch tv hostess.

  • Hervé Dubuisson
  • Stefano Mainetti
  • Roberto Rojas

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 21 days old,

or 3477 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24340 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 1957.

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 08, 1957?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 08, 1957.

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August 08, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1957:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 08, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. 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 08, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 08, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Love Letters In The Sand
  3. - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
  4. - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  5. - We Will Make Love

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August 08, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Sun Also Rises

The Sun Also Rises

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Tyrone Power, Ava Gardner, Errol Flynn, Mel Ferrer

Country: United States of America

Across the Bridge

Across the Bridge

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Rod Steiger, David Knight, Bernard Lee, Noel Willman

Omar Khayyam

Omar Khayyam

Release year: 1957

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, John Derek

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

August 08, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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 08, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Stay Alive All Your Life by Norman Vincent Peale

Stay Alive All Your Life

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"Those who have received assistance from The Power of Positive Thinking can find further guidance in these pages to help them live a more creative and dynamic life."

The Short Reign Of Pippin Iv by John Steinbeck

The Short Reign Of Pippin Iv

By:

John Steinbeck's only political satire, The Short Reign of Pippin IV turns the French Revolution upside-down as Pippin Heristal, an amateur astronomer, is drafted to lead the country.

On The Beach by Nevil Shute

On The Beach

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Nevil Shute's most important novel, which was a bestseller for decades after it was published in 1957, is an unforgettable vision about a post-apocalyptic future. The few survivors left in Australia are now waiting for the radioactive cloud to pass …

Too Much, Too Soon by Diana Barrymore and Gerold Frank

Too Much, Too Soon

By:

Book by Diana Barrymore, Gerold Franck

Letter From Peking by Pearl S. Buck

Letter From Peking

By:

A half-Chinese soldier sends his family to America at the start of war. This begins a long absence punctuated only his letters and leaves a son struggling to make sense of his father's actions.

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Who was the US President on August 08, 1957?

On August 08, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1957?

On August 08, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1957?

On August 08, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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.

Thursday August 8, 1957