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August 31, 1957 was the 243rd day of the year 1957, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 1957, who was born and died on August 31, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1957?
- August 31, 1957: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1957?
- August 31, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1957?
What day of the week was August 31, 1957?
August 31, 1957 was a Saturday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1957 can also be written as 8/31/1957 in the US and as 31/8/1957 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1957:
- Malayasia (formerly malaya) gains independence from britain
- The federation of malaya (now malaysia) gains its independence from the united kingdom.
August 31, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1957 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:29 pm and setting at 11:30 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 31, 1957?
Famous people born on August 31, 1957:
- Tom Candiotti
American professional baseball pitcher.
- Glenn Tilbrook
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (squeeze and difford & tilbrook).
- Gina Schock
American singer-songwriter and actress (the go-go's and edie and the eggs).
- Colm O'Rourke
Irish sportscaster and footballer.
- Even Hole
- Aki Karvonen
- Bengt Nilsson
- Bruno Arpaia
- Monika Berwein
- Hanne Boel
- Fabrizio Freda
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 7 months old,
or 799 months and 16 days old,
or 3476 weeks and 3 days old,
or 24335 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1957?
There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1957.
August 31, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1957:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1957:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 31, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 31, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Day Christ Died
By: Jim Bishop
"This book is about the most dramatic day of history, the day Jesus of Nazareth was killed.
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 World Of Suzie Wong
By: Richard Mason
Penguin Books has reintroduced the classic story of the love between a British artist, and a Chinese prostitute.
Take My Life
By: Eddie Cantor
TAKE MY LIVE is Eddie Cantor’s autobiography. It contains stories and anecdotes about Eddie, Ida, their wonderful five-girl family, and Eddie's friends, including the legendary names
Who was the US President on August 31, 1957?
On August 31, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1957?
On August 31, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1957?
On August 31, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.
