Monday August 17, 1959: on this day

August 17, 1959 was the 229th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1959, who was born and died on August 17, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. General Della Rovere, directed by Roberto Rossellini), TV series (e.g. The Moonstone) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1959?


August 17, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1959 can also be written as 8/17/1959 in the US and as 17/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

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August 17, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1959:

  • 7.1 quake strikes yellowstone national park
  • Ussr and iraq signs contract for building iraqi nuclear reactor
  • Quake lake: quake lake is formed by the magnitude 7.5 1959 yellowstone earthquake near hebgen lake in montana.
  • Kind of blue by miles davis, the much acclaimed and highly influential best selling jazz recording of all time, is released.

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August 17, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:09 pm and setting at 06:12 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 17, 1959?


Famous people born on August 17, 1959:

  • Jonathan Franzen
    Jonathan Franzen

    Jonathan franzen is an american author and critic known for his bestselling novels such as 'the corrections' and 'freedom'.

  • David Koresh

    American psychopath and religious fanatic.

  • Eric Schlosser

    Author and investigative journalist, best known for his book 'Fast Food Nation'.

  • Jacek Kazimierski

    Polish footballer.

  • Chika Sakamoto

    Japanese singer and actress with a japanese voice.

  • Samir Belamri
  • Zam Fredrick
  • Marco Galli
  • Andy Kohlberg
  • Mikael Niemi

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 11 days old,

or 3371 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23600 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1959?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1959.

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August 17, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1959:

  • Regina Doria
  • Franz Putzendopler
  • Pierre Paulus
  • Juan Ventosa
  • Pedro Humberto Allende

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1959:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1959 was A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Big Hunk O' Love
  2. - There Goes My Baby
  3. - My Heart Is An Open Book
  4. - Lavender-Blue
  5. - Lonely Boy

August 17, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Living Doll
  2. - Dream Lover
  3. - Battle Of New Orleans
  4. - Lipstick On Your Collar
  5. - Lonely Boy

August 17, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Thank You Pretty Baby
  2. - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
  3. - There Goes My Baby
  4. - You're So Fine
  5. - There Is Something On Your Mind

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August 17, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

General Della Rovere

General Della Rovere

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roberto Rossellini

Starring: Vittorio De Sica, Hannes Messemer, Sandra Milo, Giovanna Ralli

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

August 17, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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

The Moonstone

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Reginald Barker

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

August 17, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Years With Ross by James Thurber

The Years With Ross

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Harold Ross was America's most influential literary magazine and introduced America to many exciting talents, such as Robert Benchley and Alexander Woolcott.

Image Of America by Richard Bruckberger

Image Of America

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"Either America represents the hope of the whole world or it is nothing. There are many who despair of the West.

The Young Titan by F. Van Wyck Mason

The Young Titan

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A young warrior is history-fiction

Lady Chatterly'S Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterly'S Lover

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Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.

Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart

Nine Coaches Waiting

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In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.

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Who was the US President on August 17, 1959?

On August 17, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1959?

On August 17, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1959?

On August 17, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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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