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August 18, 1957 was the 230th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 18, 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 18, 1957, who was born and died on August 18, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Pajama Game, directed by George Abbott, Stanley Donen), 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 18th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 18, 1957?
- August 18, 1957: What happened on that day?
- August 18, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 18, 1957?
- August 18, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 18, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 18, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 18, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 18, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 18, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on August 18, 1957?
What day of the week was August 18, 1957?
August 18, 1957 was a Sunday and it was the 230th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 18, 1957 can also be written as 8/18/1957 in the US and as 18/8/1957 in UK and Europe.
August 18, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1957:
- Betty dodd wins lpga colonial golf open
August 18, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 18, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1957 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:15 pm and setting at 02:49 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 18, 1957?
Famous people born on August 18, 1957:
![Denis Leary]()
Denis LearyAmerican actor.
![Carole Bouquet]()
Carole BouquetFrench actress, model and comedian.
![Harald Schmidt]()
Harald SchmidtGerman comedian, actor, writer and comedian best known for hosting two late-night german shows.
- Ron Strykert
Australian guitarist/producer (men at work), singer-songwriter.
- Tan Dun
Chinese composer.
- Diana Castle
American actress.
- Robin Cousins
Athlete.
- Cor van Hout
- Dževad Prekazi
- Javier Moracho
Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:
![Robert Redford]()
Robert RedfordAmerican actor, director, environmental activist.
![Mae West]()
Mae WestMae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...
![Kaitlin Olson]()
Kaitlin OlsonKaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...
![Patrick Swayze]()
Patrick SwayzeAmerican stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
![Edward Norton]()
Edward NortonAmerican actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.
![Andy Samberg]()
Andy SambergAndy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...
![Alex Honnold]()
Alex HonnoldAlex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...
![Roman Polanski]()
Roman PolanskiFrench director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".
![Madeleine Stowe]()
Madeleine StoweMadeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...
![Christian Slater]()
Christian SlaterChristian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.
August 18, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 7 months old,
or 799 months and 29 days old,
or 3478 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24348 days old,
if you were born on August 18, 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 18, 1957?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1957.
August 18, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1957:
- Wawrzyniec Jerzy Zulawski
Composer dies at 41.
- Giovanni Farina
- Joseph Ferdinand Gould
- Huib Hoste
- Gian Noceti Della Casa
What famous deaths happened on August 18th?
Famous deaths on August 18th:
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Mildred Davis]()
Mildred DavisActress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.
![Robert Novak]()
Robert NovakAmerican journalist and commentator (born in 1931).
![Ben Cross]()
Ben CrossEnglish stage and film actor (b. 1947).
![John Kerr]()
John Kerr18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).
![Beverly Bayne]()
Beverly BayneActress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.
- Kafi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Brigitt Haque
Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
- Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.
- Tola Rotimi
Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.
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August 18, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 18, 1957:
- RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
- Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
August 18, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 18, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 18, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 18, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
- The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
- Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- Jimmy Dorsey - So Rare
- The Coasters - Searchin'
August 18, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 18, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. 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 18, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 18, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Pajama Game
Release year: 1957
Directed by: George Abbott, Stanley Donen
Starring: Doris Day, John Raitt, Carol Haney, Eddie Foy Jr.
Country: United States of America
Reform School Girl
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Edward Bernds
Starring: Gloria Castillo, Ross Ford, Edd Byrnes, Ralph Reed
Country: United States of America
The Long Haul
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Ken Hughes
Starring: Victor Mature, Diana Dors, Patrick Allen, Gene Anderson
From Hell It Came
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Dan Milner
Starring: Tod Andrews, Tina Carver, Linda Watkins, John McNamara
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
August 18, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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 18, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 18, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
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.
The Organization Man
By: William H. Whyte Jr
The Organization Man is the first comprehensive study of a way to live that many Americans now lead, and many more will soon.
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
Letter From Peking
By: Pearl S. Buck
A half-Chinese soldier sends his family to America at the start of war. This begins a long absence punctuated only his letters and leaves a son struggling to make sense of his father's actions.
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.
Who was the US President on August 18, 1957?
On August 18, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1957?
On August 18, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 18, 1957?
On August 18, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 18th?
August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
- 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.
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.
