Friday August 08, 1958
US date format: 8/8/1958, UK date format: 8/8/1958
It was Friday, under the sign of Leo (see zodiac on August 8, 1958). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Francis Lalanne and Denis Lapière.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to by .
In UK by was in the top 5 hits.
Imitation General, directed by George Marshall, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958
while The King Must Die by Mary Renault was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Discovering the Bible.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of August 08, 1958?
Holidays
- 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
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Famous Birthday
- Francis Lalanne: French-Uruguayan pop singer, songwriter,...
- Denis Lapière
- Deborah Norville: News anchor (Today Show, Inside...
- Thierry Mariani: French politician of Italian origin,...
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Big Deal on Madonna Street
Directed by: Mario Monicelli
Starring: Vittorio Gassman, Marcello Mastroianni, Renato Salvatori, Totò
Country: United States of America
A Night to Remember
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
Starring: Kenneth More, Ronald Allen, Robert Ayres, Honor Blackman
Country: United States of America
The Big Country
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston
Country: United States of America
Ice Cold in Alex
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Starring: John Mills, Anthony Quayle, Sylvia Syms, Harry Andrews
Country: United States of America
No Time for Sergeants
Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy
Starring: Andy Griffith, Myron McCormick, Nick Adams, Murray Hamilton
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 08, 1958?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
- The Kalin Twins - When
- Elvis Presley - Hard Headed Woman
- Dean Martin - Return To Me
- Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Opening Night
Directed by: John Cassavetes
Discovering the Bible
Directed by: Ken Curtis
From These Roots
Keep Talking
Frontier Justice
Starring: Lew Ayres, Melvyn Douglas, Ralph Bellamy
Country: United States of America
Days to next August 08
If August 08, 1958 is your birthday you're 62 years, 3 months, 26 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 8 months, 4 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1958?
- LIFE: General James Gavin
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Adm. James Holloway -- Aug. 4, 1958
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7575
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The King Must Die
By: Mary Renault
The story of the mythical hero Theseus, slayer of monsters, abductor of princesses and king of Athens. He emerges from these pages as a clearly defined personality; brave, aggressive and quick.
The Winthrop Woman
By: Anya Seton
“The Winthrop Woman is that rare literary accomplishment — living history. Really good fictionalized history [like this] often gives closer reality to a period than do factual records.”
The Northern Light
By: A.J. Cronin
Henry Page, owner of The Northern Light, the oldest and most respected newspaper in Tynecastle, is offered a vast sum to turn over control to a mass-circulation group based in London.
The Portuguese Escape
By: Ann Bridge
Miss Bridge takes us to Portugal; not only the well-known world of Estoril and the Embassies, but behind the scenes, into the life lived on country estates by the Portuguese themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 08, 1958?
On August 08, 1958 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is August 08, 1958?
On August 08, 1958 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 08, 1958?
On August 08, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1958?
On August 08, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 08, 1958?
On August 08, 1958 Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 08, 1958?
On August 08, 1958 several famous people were born including, Francis Lalanne, Denis Lapière, Deborah Norville.
What was the number one song in August 08, 1958?
The number one song in the week of August 08, 1958 was Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson in US and All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers in UK.
What were the top hits on August 08, 1958?
The top hits on August 08, 1958 were Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson, Patricia by Perez Prado and His Orchestra, Splish Splash by Bobby Darin in US and All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, When by The Kalin Twins, Hard Headed Woman by Elvis Presley in UK.
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