Sunday August 11, 1957: on this day

August 11, 1957 was the 223rd day of the year 1957, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 11, 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 11, 1957, who was born and died on August 11, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Sun Also Rises, directed by Henry King), TV series (e.g. Hi Mom) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1957?


August 11, 1957 was a Sunday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1957 can also be written as 8/11/1957 in the US and as 11/8/1957 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1957 in August 1957 calendar

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August 11, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1957:

  • Patty berg wins lpga all-american golf open

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August 11, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 08:04 am.

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 11, 1957?


Famous people born on August 11, 1957:

  • Masayoshi Son

    Founder and CEO of SoftBank Group Corp, known for his investments in technology companies.

  • Inès de la Fressange

    Inès de la fressange is a french fashion model, aristocrat, and designer, known for being the first model to sign an exclusive modeling...

  • Ian Stuart Donaldson

    English singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1993).

  • Ian Donaldson

    English singer-songwriter/guitarist (skrewdriver), (d. 1993).

  • Richie Ramone

    American singer and songwriter (ramones).

  • Arthur Cores

    American restaurateur and entrepreneur, he co-founded boston market, a us restaurant and food chain.

  • Inès de La Fressange (Inès Marie Lætitia Églantine de Seignard de Isabelle La Fressange

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 17 days old,

or 3476 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24336 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 1957?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1957.

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August 11, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

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August 11, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1957:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 11, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  2. - Love Letters In The Sand
  3. - Bye Bye Love
  4. - So Rare
  5. - Searchin'

August 11, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 11, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Love Letters In The Sand
  3. - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
  4. - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  5. - We Will Make Love

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August 11, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Sun Also Rises

The Sun Also Rises

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Tyrone Power, Ava Gardner, Errol Flynn, Mel Ferrer

Country: United States of America

Across the Bridge

Across the Bridge

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Rod Steiger, David Knight, Bernard Lee, Noel Willman

Omar Khayyam

Omar Khayyam

Release year: 1957

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, John Derek

Man of a Thousand Faces

Man of a Thousand Faces

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, Marjorie Rambeau

Operation Mad Ball

Operation Mad Ball

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard Quine

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Kathryn Grant, Arthur O'Connell

August 11, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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:

Hi Mom

Hi Mom

Release year: 1957

Dead Giveaway

Dead Giveaway

Release year: 1957

Directed by: David J. Stern

Escape

Escape

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Roar Uthaug

Scott Free

Scott Free

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Stephen Fredason Everson

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Release year: 1957

Starring: David Janssen

Country: United States of America

August 11, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

Operation Sea Lion by Peter Fleming

Operation Sea Lion

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The Germans were preparing to launch Operation Sea Lion in 1940, which would be the invasion of England. The British, still recovering from Dunkirk's destruction, rallied around their defenses.

The Durable Fire by Howard Swiggett

The Durable Fire

By:

Howard Swiggett, Durable Fire, 1957 BOMC. Hardcover, 366 pages. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

Queen Of France by Andre Castelot

Queen Of France

By:

Marie Antoinette Josephe Jeanne de Habsbourg-Lorraine; (Vienna 2 November 1755 – Paris 16 October 1793): Marie Antoinette Josephe Jeanne de Habsbourg-Lorraine was an Archduchesse of Austria and Queen of France and Navarre.

On The Beach by Nevil Shute

On The Beach

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Nevil Shute's most important novel, which was a bestseller for decades after it was published in 1957, is an unforgettable vision about a post-apocalyptic future. The few survivors left in Australia are now waiting for the radioactive cloud to pass …

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Who was the US President on August 11, 1957?

On August 11, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1957?

On August 11, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1957?

On August 11, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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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.

Discover how August 1957 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 11, 1957