Thursday August 27, 1959: on this day
About August 27th, 1959, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 27th, 1959 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Aaron Paul, Tom Ford
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: The Three Bells by The Browns
- #1 UK song: Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters
- Popular movie: Les liaisons dangereuses directed by Roger Vadim
More about August 27th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on August 27th, 1959.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 1959?
- August 27, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 1959?
- August 27, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 1959?
What day of the week was August 27, 1959?
August 27, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 239th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1959 can also be written as 8/27/1959 in the US and as 27/8/1959 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.
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August 27, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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August 27, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 12:20 am and setting at 03:45 pm.
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 27, 1959?
Famous people born on August 27, 1959:
- Daniela Romo
Pop singer.
- Downtown Julie Brown
Welsh tv personality and mtv vj.
- Jeanette Winterson
English writer, who became famous with her first book, "oranges are not the only fruit," a semi-autobiographical novel about a sensitive...
- Tomothy Winterson
Renowned British author known for her innovative writing style.
- Jennifer Carroll
Former Lieutenant Governor of Florida.
- Gerhard Berger
Austrian racing driver and co-owner of f1 team (scuderia toro rosso).
- Jack Holliday
American poet, whose first collection was "the naked poet," published in 1983.
- Dominique Sarron
French winner of the 1994 aeur~aeur(tm)bol daeur(tm)or,aeur(tm)aeur(tm)24-hour motorcycle endurance race, taking 2nd place after his brother...
- Yves Rossy
Inventor and pilot known for creating the Jetman winged jetpack.
- Leila de Lima
Filipino politician and human rights activist.
- Frode Fjellheim
Norwegian composer and pianist.
- András Petőcz
Hungarian poet and author.
- Juan Fernando Cobo
Colombian painter and sculptor.
- Denice Denton
American academic and engineer (d. 2006).
- Juan Cobo
Colombian painter, sculptor.
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
- Aaron Paul
Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
- Tom Ford
Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
- Paul Reubens
American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
- Tuesday Weld
American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
- Peter Stormare
Swedish actor, director, and playwright.
- Neha Dhupia
Indian actress and model.
- Chandra Wilson
Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
- Harry Reems
American porn actor (d. 2013).
- Antonia Fraser
English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
- Martha Raye
American entertainer.
August 27, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 8 months old,
or 776 months and 11 days old,
or 3375 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23631 days old,
if you were born on August 27, 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 27, 1959?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 27, 1959.
August 27, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1959:
- Fred Jackman
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
- Jinx Falkenburg
American actress known for her work in films and television.
- Greg Morris
American actor.
- Gracie Allen
American comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Gabbie Petito
Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Tryson Wapakhabulo
Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.
- Haile Selassie
Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...
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August 27, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 1959:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 27, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Browns - The Three Bells
- Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
- Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue
- Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
- Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
August 27, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. 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 27, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 27, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. 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
- Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
- Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
August 27, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 27, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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 27, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 27, 1959?
On August 27, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1959?
On August 27, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1959?
On August 27, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 27th?
August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
- 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
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.