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August 12, 1959 was the 224th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 12, 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 12, 1959, who was born and died on August 12, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. They Came to Cordura, directed by Robert Rossen), TV series (e.g. The Moonstone) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1959?
- August 12, 1959: What happened on that day?
- August 12, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1959?
- August 12, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1959?
What day of the week was August 12, 1959?
August 12, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1959 can also be written as 8/12/1959 in the US and as 12/8/1959 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 12, 1959:
- Progressive party under john steytler forms in south africa
- First ship-firing of a polaris missile, observation island.
August 12, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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August 12, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 02:42 pm and setting at 01:03 am.
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 12, 1959?
Famous people born on August 12, 1959:
![Amanda Redman]()
Amanda RedmanEnglish actress.
- Onda Ken
Acclaimed Japanese novelist with a unique writing style.
- Philippe Le Guillou
French writer and educator.
- Lynette Woodard
Lynette Woodard was a pioneering basketball player known for her skills and achievements in the sport.
- Kerry Boustead
Australian rugby league player.
- Mariangela Zappia
- Luigi De Gennaro
- Javier Zubillaga
- Umberto Grillo
- Gianfranco Marrone
- Marco Strano
- Praveen Thipsay
- María Socas
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
![Casey Affleck]()
Casey AffleckAmerican actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
![Cara Delevingne]()
Cara DelevingneCara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
![George Hamilton]()
George HamiltonAmerican actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
![Dominique Swain]()
Dominique SwainAmerican actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
![Luis Mariano]()
Luis MarianoHis family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
![John Cazale]()
John CazaleActor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Iza Calzado]()
Iza CalzadoFilipino tv actress.
![Leah Pipes]()
Leah PipesAmerican actress.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 8 months old,
or 776 months and 14 days old,
or 3376 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23634 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1959?
There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1959.
August 12, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1959:
- Mike O'Neill
Irish-american baseball player and manager (b. 1877).
- Giulio Gabrielli
- Max Nonne
- Antonio Moscatelli
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
![Lauren Bacall]()
Lauren BacallAmerican actress and star for more than a century.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Merv Griffin]()
Merv GriffinAmerican entertainer and tv host.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Peter Woodthorpe]()
Peter WoodthorpeBritish actor (born 1931).
![Una Stubbs]()
Una StubbsUna Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
![Arlene Martel]()
Arlene MartelArlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
![Stephen Lewis]()
Stephen LewisCanadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
![Dorothy Mackaill]()
Dorothy MackaillActress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 12th
August 12, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1959:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1959 was A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 12, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
- Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue
August 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 12, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. 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
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
August 12, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 12, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
- The Falcons - You're So Fine
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind
August 12, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Robert Rossen
Starring: Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin, Tab Hunter
Country: United States of America
The Crimson Kimono
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Samuel Fuller
Starring: Victoria Shaw, Glenn Corbett, James Shigeta, Anna Lee
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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Marshall
Starring: Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Eva Gabor, Gustavo Rojo
Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Helmut Weiss
Starring: Elisabeth Müller, Paul Hubschmid, Dietmar Schönherr, Jochen Hanke
August 12, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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:
The Moonstone
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Reginald Barker
Blaulicht
Release year: 1959
Snakes and Ladders
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Navneet Choujar
Wonderful World
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Kalle Max Hofmann
Something in the City
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Maclean Rogers
August 12, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Elements Of Style
By: William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.
The Great Imposter
By: Robert Crichton
This book details the incredible careers of some of the most outrageous imposters of our time.
The Light Infantry Ball
By: Hamilton Basso
Hamilton Basso, The Light Infantry Ball 1959 1st edition. Hardcover, 476 pages. Published by Doubleday & Company.
Who was the US President on August 12, 1959?
On August 12, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1959?
On August 12, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1959?
On August 12, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
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.
