Sunday August 09, 1959: on this day

August 09, 1959 was the 221st day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 09, 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 09, 1959, who was born and died on August 09, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 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 9th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 09, 1959?


August 09, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 221st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1959 can also be written as 8/9/1959 in the US and as 9/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

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August 09, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 09, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:21 am and setting at 10:53 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 09, 1959?


Famous people born on August 09, 1959:

  • Kurtis Blow
    Kurtis Blow

    American actor and producer of rappers.

  • Toni Servillo
    Toni Servillo

    Italian actor and director.

  • Idrissa Seck

    Former Prime Minister of Senegal.

  • Tery Moran

    Tery Moran is an American journalist who served as the co-anchor of Nightline on ABC News from 2005 to 2014.

  • Michael Kors

    American fashion designer, based in new york city.

  • Stuart Hughes

    Canadian actor.

  • Moza bint Nasser

    Royalty.

  • Kurtis Blow in New York City

    New york, usa: rapper (krushgroove-"the breaks").

  • Lisa Tedesco

    American radio broadcaster with over ten years of experience in boston, "lisa lipps" her parents reported her missing in january 1992.

  • You Shumin
  • Ping Chan
  • Angelo Curti
  • Marija Hulehina
  • Robert Jacks
  • Pete Kugler
  • Maurizio Rossi

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

  • Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson

    American actress.

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August 09, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 20 days old,

or 3372 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23609 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1959?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1959.

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August 09, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 1959:

  • Phinneas Tyrrell

    Contributed to the study of variable stars and stellar evolution.

  • Emil Frantisek Burian

    Komponist, who dies at 55.

  • Noboru Ishizaki

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Marieanne Cope

    Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

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August 09, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 1959:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 1959:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 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 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 09, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 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 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 09, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 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 09, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 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 09, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 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 09, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 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 09, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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 09, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 09, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

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Mine Enemy Gets Older

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

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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.

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

By:

The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

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Who was the US President on August 09, 1959?

On August 09, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1959?

On August 09, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 1959?

On August 09, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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.

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Sunday August 9, 1959