Saturday August 22, 1959: on this day
August 22, 1959 was the 234th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 22, 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 22, 1959, who was born and died on August 22, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 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 22nd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1959?
- August 22, 1959: What happened on that day?
- August 22, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1959?
- August 22, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 22, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- August 22, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 22, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 22, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on August 22, 1959?
What day of the week was August 22, 1959?
August 22, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 234th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1959 can also be written as 8/22/1959 in the US and as 22/8/1959 in UK and Europe.
August 22, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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August 22, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 11:19 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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Get your map!Who was born on August 22, 1959?
Famous people born on August 22, 1959:
- Collin Raye
American country music artist with hits like 'Love, Me' and 'One Boy, One Girl'.
- Debbie Green
Debbie Green is a retired American professional basketball player known for her exceptional skills as a point guard.
- Kidd Kraddick
Renowned radio host known for 'Kidd Kraddick in the Morning.
- Jed Rubenfeld
American author known for his novels and works on law.
- Pia Gjellerup
Danish lawyer and politician, danish minister of finance.
- Mark Williams
English actor.
- Juan Croucier
Cuban-american singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer.
- Denise Curry
Daivs (california) -- basketball player (1984 olympics-gold medalist).
- Jim McMahon
Athlete.
- Annie Tempest
English cartoonist.
- Mark Williams (actor)
- Holly Hawkins
- Tommi Läntinen
- Anton Kodžabašev
- Peter Gerhardsson
- Montserrat Alcoverro
Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:
- Dua Lipa
Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...
- James Corden
James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.
- Kristen Wiig
Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...
- Tori Amos
American singer-songwriter.
- Rodrigo Santoro
Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.
- Richard Armitage
Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
- Ray Bradbury
American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
- Honor Blackman
British actress.
- Leni Riefenstahl
Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.
August 22, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 8 months old,
or 776 months and 2 days old,
or 3374 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23622 days old,
if you were born on August 22, 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 22, 1959?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1959.
August 22, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 22, 1959:
- Pavle Rovinski
Renowned Serbian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
- David Meiklejohn
- Attilio Tissi
What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?
Famous deaths on August 22nd:
- Colleen Dewhurst
Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
- Sebastian Cabot
Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).
- Kenyatta Kenyatta
Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.
- Laurelyn Joyner
Set multiple world records in long jump.
- Dorotea Mackiewicz
Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.
- Lennex Kenyatta
Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.
- Antario Dubois
Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.
- Ulyssa Blackwood
Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.
- Fayne Blackwood
Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...
- Yarrow
Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.
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August 22, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 22, 1959:
- RC feasts - Mary queen of angels
Observances on August 22, 1959:
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
August 22, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 22, 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 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1959 was A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 22, 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:
- Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
- Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
August 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 22, 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:
- 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 22, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 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 22, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 22, 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:
- Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- The Falcons - You're So Fine
- Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind
August 22, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 22, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 22, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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:
August 22, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 22, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 22, 1959?
On August 22, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1959?
On August 22, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 22, 1959?
On August 22, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 22nd?
August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
- 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
- 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
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.