Saturday August 08, 1959: on this day

August 08, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1959 can also be written as 8/8/1959 in the US and as 8/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Here's what happened on August 08, 1959:

• A flood in taiwan kills 2,000.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 10:14 am and setting at 10:17 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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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 1959

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Famous people born on August 08, 1959:

• Caroline Ansink

  Dutch flute player, composer, and educator.

• Christophe Chantepy

  French high ranking government official who was director of cabinet of the french prime minster from 15 may 2012 to 31 december 2014.

• Ronald Weigel

  German dr speed walker (5 km indoor).

• Leonid Youdassine (ליאוניד גריגורייביץ' יודסין; Леонид Григорьевич Юдасин)
• Rubén Paz
• Rubén Walter Paz Márquez

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

• 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 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

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

• Robin Quivers

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

• 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

  American actor from a theatre family.

• 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

  Mathematician and english physicist.

• Katie Leung

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

• Rena Mero

  American wrestler.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1959?

There are 111 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, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 08, 1959.

Famous people died on August 08, 1959:

• Albert Namatjira

  Australian painter (d. 1959).

• Luigi Sturzo

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

• 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

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

• Olivia Newton-John

  An american singer, born in australia.

• Karen Black

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

• Glen Campbell

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

• Barbara Bel Geddes

  Nyc, new york -- actress.

• Fay Wray

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

• Richard Deacon

  American actor and singer (d.1984).

• Alan Napier

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

• Ilse Werner

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

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Holidays on August 08, 1959:

• 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

August 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 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. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
2. Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
3. Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
4. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
5. Fabian - Tiger

August 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 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. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
2. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
3. Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
4. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar

August 08, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 08, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 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. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
2. The Falcons - You're So Fine
3. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
4. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
5. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality