Wednesday August 19, 1959: on this day

August 19, 1959 was the 231st day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 19, 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 19, 1959, who was born and died on August 19, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 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 19th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 19, 1959?


August 19, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1959 can also be written as 8/19/1959 in the US and as 19/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

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August 19, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1959:

  • Doctor x beats wilber snyder in omaha, to become nwa wrestling champ
  • Honolulu seeks a franchise in continental league
  • Satellite discoverer 6 launched into polar orbit
  • The central treaty organization (cento) is established.

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August 19, 1959: 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, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 19, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:21 pm and setting at 08:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1959.

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Who was born on August 19, 1959?


Famous people born on August 19, 1959:

  • Ricky Pierce

    Nba guard / forward (indiana pacers, milwaukee bucks).

  • Chris Mortimer

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Ivan Neville

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Derya Alabora

    Turkish actress.

  • Susan Cummings

    American monegasque-born heiress and convicted killer.

  • Nacer Meddah

    French civil servant who served as prefect of seine-saint-denis aube, doubs and moselle.

  • Timothy Stout

    Stout, an american terrorist victim, was killed in the world trade center attack of september 11, 2001.

  • Steve Grimmett

    Heavy metal rocker.

  • Jasna Pepeunik
  • Umberto Rapetto
  • Anthony Sowell
  • Sven Ušić
  • Gerard Veldscholten
  • Pamela Fryman
  • Cyndy Violette
  • Anthony Muñoz
  • Kazuki Nakashima

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.

  • 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.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show 'Friends'.

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


You are 64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 9 days old,

or 3371 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23598 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 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 19, 1959?

There are 144 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, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 19, 1959.

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August 19, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1959:

  • Jacob Epstein

    American-born british sculptor who pioneered modern sculpture.

  • Blind Willie McTell

    American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist (born 1901).

  • Jan Starý
  • Otto Jungtow

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.

  • Adoree Baez

    Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Laden Pareto

    Italian economist known for the Pareto principle.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

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August 19, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1959:

  • 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, 1959:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 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 19, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1959 was A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 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 19, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 19, 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 19, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 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 19, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 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 19, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 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 19, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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 19, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

By:

"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

The House Of Intellect by Jacques Barzun

The House Of Intellect

By:

House Of Intellect, The by Barzun and Jacques

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 19, 1959?

On August 19, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1959?

On August 19, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1959?

On August 19, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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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 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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Wednesday August 19, 1959