Monday August 19, 1957: on this day

August 19, 1957 was the 231st day of the year 1957, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 19, 1957 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 19, 1957, who was born and died on August 19, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Beasts of Marseilles, directed by Hugo Fregonese), TV series (e.g. O Corcunda De Notre Dame) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 19th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 19, 1957?


August 19, 1957 was a Monday and it was the 231st day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1957 can also be written as 8/19/1957 in the US and as 19/8/1957 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1957 in August 1957 calendar

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August 19, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1957:

  • Us major david simons reaches 30,933m in a balloon
  • New york giants vote to move their franchise to san francisco in 1958.

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August 19, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 19, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 1957 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 19, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:57 pm and setting at 03:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 1957.

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Who was born on August 19, 1957?


Famous people born on August 19, 1957:

  • Martin Donovan
    Martin Donovan

    American actor and director.

  • Darby Hinton
    Darby Hinton

    American actor best known for his role in the TV series 'Daniel Boone'.

  • Cesare Prandelli

    Italian footballer and manager.

  • Gary Chapman

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Gerda Verburg

    Dutch trade union leader and politician, dutch minister of agriculture.

  • Paul-Jan Bakker

    Netherland cricketer.

  • Christine Soetewey

    Belgian high jumper.

  • Ian Gould

    English umpire and cricketer.

  • Darby Hinton in Santa Monica

    California, usa; actor (israel-daniel boone).

  • Li-Young Lee

    Author and poet from indonesian-american.

  • Carole Bouquet

    Actress.

  • Denis Leary

    Actor.

  • Márta Sebestyén
  • Joe DiBiase
  • Gianni Davito
  • Elena Fissore
  • Klaus Heidegger

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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August 19, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 30 days old,

or 3478 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24349 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 1957.

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 19, 1957?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 19, 1957.

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August 19, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1957:

  • David Bomberg

    English artist illustrator and academic (d. 1957).

  • Carl-Gustaf Rossby

    Swedish-american meteorologist, academic (d. 1957).

  • Guido Morganti
  • Julián Alarcón (69)

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Linus Pauling

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

  • Fredrico García Lorca

    Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.

  • James Foley

    American journalist who was kidnapped in Syria and later executed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

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August 19, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1957:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1957:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 19, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 19, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  2. - Bye Bye Love
  3. - Love Letters In The Sand
  4. - Tammy
  5. - Searchin'

August 19, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 19, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 19, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Love Letters In The Sand
  3. - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
  4. - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  5. - We Will Make Love

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August 19, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Beasts of Marseilles

The Beasts of Marseilles

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Hugo Fregonese

Starring: Stephen Boyd, James Robertson Justice, Tony Wright, Anna Gaylor

Campbell's Kingdom

Campbell's Kingdom

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Stanley Baker, Michael Craig, Barbara Murray

Quantez

Quantez

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Harry Keller

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Dorothy Malone, James Barton, Sydney Chaplin

Tip on a Dead Jockey

Tip on a Dead Jockey

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Robert Taylor, Dorothy Malone, Marcel Dalio, Martin Gabel

Pawnee

Pawnee

Release year: 1957

Directed by: George Waggner

Starring: George Montgomery, Bill Williams, Lola Albright, Francis McDonald

August 19, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 1957 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

O Corcunda de Notre Dame

O Corcunda de Notre Dame

Release year: 1957

Open House

Open House

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

Hi Mom

Hi Mom

Release year: 1957

Dead Giveaway

Dead Giveaway

Release year: 1957

Directed by: David J. Stern

Escape

Escape

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Roar Uthaug

August 19, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Flower Drum Song by C.Y. Lee

The Flower Drum Song

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The Flower Drum Song, originally published in 1957 was a pioneering work of popular literature. It was a bestseller that inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical.

Rascals In Paradise by James A. Michener and Grove Day

Rascals In Paradise

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A thrilling collection of adventure stories by James A. Michener, nonfiction, returns to the most stunning place on Earth: the Islands that inspired Tales of the South Pacific.

Blue Camellia by Frances Parkinson Keyes

Blue Camellia

By:

SIZE: 5 1/2x8 1/2 (approximately). PAGES: 432 pages. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: First Edition assumed with none stated. JULIAN MESSNER NY 1957.

Letter From Peking by Pearl S. Buck

Letter From Peking

By:

A half-Chinese soldier sends his family to America at the start of war. This begins a long absence punctuated only his letters and leaves a son struggling to make sense of his father's actions.

Life At Happy Knoll by John P. Marquand

Life At Happy Knoll

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First hardcover edition. Golf fiction.

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Who was the US President on August 19, 1957?

On August 19, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1957?

On August 19, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1957?

On August 19, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

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What happened in 1957?

1957 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Blondie situation comedy premieres on NBC TV
  • Elvis Presley makes his 7th and final appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
  • Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper Truth

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What was the calendar for August 1957?

August 1957 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.

Discover how August 1957 calendar looked like.

Monday August 19, 1957