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August 26, 1957 was the 238th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 26, 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 26, 1957, who was born and died on August 26, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Three Faces of Eve, directed by Nunnally Johnson), 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 26th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1957?
- August 26, 1957: What happened on that day?
- August 26, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1957?
- August 26, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1957?
What day of the week was August 26, 1957?
August 26, 1957 was a Monday and it was the 238th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1957 can also be written as 8/26/1957 in the US and as 26/8/1957 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1957:
- Ussr announces successful test of intercontinental ballistic missile.
- The ussr announces the successful test of an icbm : a ''super long distance intercontinental multistage ballistic rocket ... a few days ago,'' according to the soviet news agency, itar-tass.
August 26, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 26, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1957 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:41 am and setting at 08:42 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 26, 1957?
Famous people born on August 26, 1957:
- Shekhar Gupta
Renowned Indian journalist and editor-in-chief of ThePrint.
- Nikky Finney
Award-winning poet known for her powerful and evocative works.
- Dr Alban
Nigerian-born swedish singer.
- Marie Nimier
French writer, songwriter, and author.
- France A. Córdova
American politician and former mayor of Pico Rivera, California.
- Rick Hansen
Canadian wheelchair and philanthropist.
- Alex Trevino
Catcher (los angeles dodgers).
- Simon McBurney
Actor.
- David English
American artist/painter.
- Jürgen Hoppmann
German professional astrologer and artist.
- Rick Hansen (athlete)
- Vincenzo Quaratino
- Anna De Novellis
- Carlo Gambacorti-Passerini
- Francesco Giordano
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
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Dylan O'BrienDylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
![Macaulay Culkin]()
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
![Chris Pine]()
Chris PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
![Evan Ross]()
Evan RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
![Alison Steadman]()
Alison SteadmanBritish actress.
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
August 26, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 7 months old,
or 799 months and 28 days old,
or 3478 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24347 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 1957?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 26, 1957.
August 26, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1957:
- Joseph Tyrrell
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Dominick Dunne]()
Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Maurion Leeuwenhoek
Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th
August 26, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1957:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 26, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
- Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
- The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
- Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- The Coasters - Searchin'
August 26, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 26, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
- Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- Lonnie Donegan - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
- Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
- Russ Hamilton - We Will Make Love
August 26, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Three Faces of Eve
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Nunnally Johnson
Starring: Joanne Woodward, David Wayne, Lee J. Cobb, Edwin Jerome
Country: United States of America
A King in New York
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Charles Chaplin
Starring: Charles Chaplin, Maxine Audley, Jerry Desmonde, Oliver Johnston
Country: United States of America
Monpti
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Helmut Käutner
Starring: Romy Schneider, Horst Buchholz, Mara Lane, Boy Gobert
The Beasts of Marseilles
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Hugo Fregonese
Starring: Stephen Boyd, James Robertson Justice, Tony Wright, Anna Gaylor
Campbell's Kingdom
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Ralph Thomas
Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Stanley Baker, Michael Craig, Barbara Murray
August 26, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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
Release year: 1957
Open House
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Andrew Paquin
Hi Mom
Release year: 1957
Dead Giveaway
Release year: 1957
Directed by: David J. Stern
Escape
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Roar Uthaug
August 26, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Short Reign Of Pippin Iv
By: John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck's only political satire, The Short Reign of Pippin IV turns the French Revolution upside-down as Pippin Heristal, an amateur astronomer, is drafted to lead the country.
The Pink Hotel
By: Dorothy Erskine and Patrick Dennis
Dust jacket notes: "It is a large, if admittedly quite peculiar, world, and there are all kinds of people in it, especially in resort hotels during season.
The Hidden Persuaders
By: Vance Packard
"An excellent book that helps to decode the mysterious art of advertising." --Salon"Fascinating, entertaining and thought-stimulating." The New York Times Book Review "A fast, authoritative, and frightening report about how fundraisers, manufacturers, and others operate."
The Scapegoat
By: Daphne du Maurier
"Someone jolted me as I drank, and said, "Je vous demande pardon." As I tried to move to give him space, he turned around and looked at me, and I at him.
The Durable Fire
By: Howard Swiggett
Howard Swiggett, Durable Fire, 1957 BOMC. Hardcover, 366 pages. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Who was the US President on August 26, 1957?
On August 26, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1957?
On August 26, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1957?
On August 26, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
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.
