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August 26, 1958 was the 238th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 26, 1958 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, 1958, who was born and died on August 26, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Little Star by The Elegants), movies (e.g. Queen of Outer Space, directed by Edward Bernds), TV series (e.g. Champion Road) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1958?
- August 26, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1958?
- August 26, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1958?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1958?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1958?
What day of the week was August 26, 1958?
August 26, 1958 was a Tuesday and it was the 238th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1958 can also be written as 8/26/1958 in the US and as 26/8/1958 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1958: 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, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1958 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 1958 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, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:55 pm and setting at 04:42 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1958.
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Who was born on August 26, 1958?
Famous people born on August 26, 1958:
- Anthony Atala
An American surgeon and bioengineer who is known for his work in regenerative medicine, including the creation of the first lab-grown human...
- Jan Nevens
Belgian cyclist.
- Tim Burton
Director.
- Zlatko Vujović
- Klaus Ostwald
- Juan Antonio Señor
- Zoran Vujović
- Mario Corsi
- Dale Solomon
- Jonathan Tisdall
- Sebastiano Messina
- Nichi Vendola
- Maddalena Calia
- Viktor Dem'janenko
- Flavio Oreglio
- Fiamma Satta
- Jorge Nolasco
- Giovanna Bianchi Clerici
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
![Dylan O'Brien]()
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, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 7 months old,
or 787 months and 29 days old,
or 3426 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23983 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 1958.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, 1958?
There are 124 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, 1958?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 26, 1958.
August 26, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1958:
- Ralph Vaughan Williams
English composer and educator (b. 1872).
- Alessandra di Anhalt
- Fabio Mainoni
- Luigi Mentasti
- Georgij Vladimirovič Ivanov
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, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1958:
- 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, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1958 was Little Star by The Elegants, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 26, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Elegants - Little Star
- Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
- The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
- Jimmy Clanton - Just A Dream
- Jack Scott - My True Love
August 26, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 26, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
- The Kalin Twins - When
- Elvis Presley - Hard Headed Woman
- Dean Martin - Return To Me
- Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands
August 26, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Queen of Outer Space
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Edward Bernds
Starring: Zsa Zsa Gabor, Eric Fleming, Dave Willock, Laurie Mitchell
Neurose
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Rolf Thiele
Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck
Country: Italy
The Black Orchid
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Peter Mark Richman, Virginia Vincent
The Badlanders
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Starring: Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, Katy Jurado, Claire Kelly
Apache Territory
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Ray Nazarro
Starring: Rory Calhoun, Barbara Bates, John Dehner, Carolyn Craig
August 26, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 1958 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Champion Road
Release year: 1958
Directed by: R. L. Scott
The Big Game
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Robert Day
Creature Feature
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Chase Smith
Keeping Company
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Josh Wallace
Discovering the Bible
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Ken Curtis
August 26, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Kids Say The Darndest Things!
By: Art Linkletter
This famous collection of wisdom and witticisms for children has been printed almost 50 years ago. A facsimile edition is available to entertain a new generation.
The Image Makers
By: Bernard Dryer
This is a story you won't forget! "The IMAGE MAKERS is a huge book that's more than just length. It's amazing, unbelievable, and fascinating!" The scene changes from Connecticut to New York to Paris
Mister Music Maker, Lawrence Welk
By: Mary Lewis Coakley
This book, which was published before 1923, is a reproduction of an important original.
The Dud Avocado
By: Elaine Dundy
The Dud Avocado is a comedy about a young American man who travels to Paris to conquer Paris in late 1950s.
Who was the US President on August 26, 1958?
On August 26, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1958?
On August 26, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1958?
On August 26, 1958 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 1958?
1958 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Referendum allows city to sell Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers
- French Premier De Gaulle arrives in Algiers
- San Francisco Giants Hank Sauer and B Schmidt are 2nd to hit consecutive pinch HRs
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What was the calendar for August 1958?
August 1958 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.
