Wednesday July 01, 1959: on this day

July 01, 1959 was the 182nd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 01, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 01, 1959, who was born and died on July 01, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 01, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton), movies (e.g. The Mouse That Roared, directed by Jack Arnold), TV series (e.g. Something In The City) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 1st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 01, 1959?


July 01, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1959 can also be written as 7/1/1959 in the US and as 1/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

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July 01, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 01, 1959:

  • Israeli knesset agrees to weapon sales to west-germany
  • World refugee year begins
  • Wvtv tv channel 18 in milwaukee, wi (ind) begins broadcasting
  • Specific values for the international yard, avoirdupois pound and derived units (e.g. inch, mile and ounce) are adopted after agreement between the u.s.a., the united kingdom and other commonwealth countries.
  • Specific values for the international yard, avoirdupois pound and derived units (e.g. inch, mile and ounce) are adopted after agreement between the us, the united kingdom and other commonwealth countries.

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July 01, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 01, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 01, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 1st, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 01, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 01, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 01, 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 July 01, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:29 am and setting at 05:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.

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Who was born on July 01, 1959?


Famous people born on July 01, 1959:

  • Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio

    Vincent d'onofrio is an american actor known for his roles in full metal jacket, men in black, and daredevil.

  • Dale Midkiff
    Dale Midkiff

    American actor.

  • Anne Smith

    Dallas, texas -- tennis star.

  • Teresa Leger Fernandez
  • Anne Garefino
  • Ginés Jesús Hernández
  • Chung Hae-won
  • Naoji Itō
  • Francesca Reggiani
  • Giovanni D'Aleo

Whose famous birthday is on July 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 1st:

  • Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland

    Olivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...

  • Pamela Anderson
    Pamela Anderson

    Canadian-american actress and star of "baywatch", the most-watched tv program in history.

  • Liv Tyler
    Liv Tyler

    American actress, daughter bebe buell of aerosmith and steven tyler of aerosmith.

  • Leslie Caron
    Leslie Caron

    French-american ballet dancer, winsome, and elfin.

  • Debbie Harry
    Debbie Harry

    American singer-songwriter and actress, best known as the lead singer of new wave and punk rock bands.

  • Léa Seydoux
    Léa Seydoux

    French actress and granddaugther to jera'me seydoux.

  • Hilarie Burton
    Hilarie Burton

    Hilarie burton is an american actress and vj, best known for her role as peyton sawyer on the television series one tree hill.

  • Sydney Pollack
    Sydney Pollack

    American actor and filmmaker whose works include "the slender thread," 1965 and "the scalphunters," 1968.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Julianne Nicholson
    Julianne Nicholson

    American actress who appeared in "little black book", and "kinsey".

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July 01, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 18 days old,

or 3381 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23669 days old,

if you were born on July 01, 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 July 01, 1959?

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 01, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 01, 1959.

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July 01, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 01, 1959:

  • Albert Bechestobill
  • Max O. Lorenz

What famous deaths happened on July 1st?

Famous deaths on July 1st:

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau

    American actor, best known for his role in the odd couple as oscar madison.

  • Virginia Weidler
    Virginia Weidler

    American child star, who was four years old when she first appeared in "surrender.

  • Sylvia Sidney
    Sylvia Sidney

    Bronx (new york) -- actress (wkrp.

  • Mollie Sugden
    Mollie Sugden

    English singer and actress (d. 2009).

  • Edward Dmytryk
    Edward Dmytryk

    Director (carpetbaggers, young lions, caine mutiny).

  • Geoffrey Hutchings
    Geoffrey Hutchings

    British actor (born 1939).

  • Wolfman Jack
    Wolfman Jack

    Disc jockey (midnight special), is killed at 57.

  • Marylon Brando

    Iconic American actor known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.

  • Ramces II

    One of the most powerful pharaohs of ancient Egypt known for his military campaigns and building projects.

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July 01, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 01, 1959:

  • Canada Day (formerly Dominion Day) - national holiday of Canada. Moving Day in the province of QuTbec
  • 1899 - Indiana Jones's birthday.
  • In Bulgaria, there is a tradition called July Morning dating from the hippy period in 1980s and maybe as far back as the 1970s. Young (and not so young) people from all over the country travel (often hitchhike) to the Black Sea coast to meet the first sun rays on the 1st of July. Naturally Uriah Heep's July Morning is the main refrain. Although the tradition is linked to the hippy movement in America, it is still popular in Bulgaria. Strangely, it seems that there is no such tradition in other
  • Surinam Keti Koti (Breaking of Chains) Day of Liberty; On July 1, 1863 slavery was abolished.
  • Memorial Day in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day.
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July 01, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 01, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 29th and July 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 01, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

July 01, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 29th and July 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  2. - Personality
  3. - Lonely Boy
  4. - Dream Lover
  5. - Lipstick On Your Collar

July 01, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 01, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

July 01, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 29th and July 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roulette
  2. - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
  3. - Dream Lover
  4. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  5. - I've Waited So Long

July 01, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 01, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

July 01, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 29th and July 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Personality
  2. - Kansas City
  3. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  4. - Dream Lover
  5. - So Fine

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July 01, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 01, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Mouse That Roared

The Mouse That Roared

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jack Arnold

Starring: Peter Sellers, Jean Seberg, William Hartnell, David Kossoff

Country: United States of America

A Hole in the Head

A Hole in the Head

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Edward G. Robinson, Eleanor Parker, Carolyn Jones

Country: United States of America

The Legend of Tom Dooley

The Legend of Tom Dooley

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Ted Post

Starring: Michael Landon, Jo Morrow, Jack Hogan, Richard Rust

The Alligator People

The Alligator People

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roy Del Ruth

Starring: Beverly Garland, Bruce Bennett, Lon Chaney Jr., George Macready

Last Train from Gun Hill

Last Train from Gun Hill

Release year: 1959

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, Carolyn Jones, Earl Holliman

Country: United States of America

July 01, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 01, 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:

Something in the City

Something in the City

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Maclean Rogers

Long Shot

Long Shot

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

For Better or Worse

For Better or Worse

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jason Alexander

For Love or Money

For Love or Money

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mark Murphy

Brenner

Brenner

Release year: 1959

July 01, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 01, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Elizabeth The Great by Elizabeth Jenkins

Elizabeth The Great

By:

This is a fascinating study of the Queen's and her court, their daily lives, concerns, topics for conversation, meals, living conditions, travels and successes, that places them in the historical context of 16th century.

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

By:

Vintage paperback

My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas

My Brother Was An Only Child

By:

Douglas, Jack

Steps In Time by Fred Astaire

Steps In Time

By:

Fred Astaire, a singer, actor, choreographer and, of all things, the greatest entertainer of the 20th century, was the embodiment of charm, grace, and wit.

The Light Infantry Ball by Hamilton Basso

The Light Infantry Ball

By:

Hamilton Basso, The Light Infantry Ball 1959 1st edition. Hardcover, 476 pages. Published by Doubleday & Company.

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Who was the US President on July 01, 1959?

On July 01, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 01, 1959?

On July 01, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 01, 1959?

On July 01, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 1st?

July 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of July. 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 July 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 1 july 2019, kabul attack: more than 100 people are injured and 40 are killed in a car bombing in kabul, afghanistan. five taliban gunmen are killed and five more are taken by the taliban. (new york times). taliban militants overran qush tepa district of jowzjan province, resulting the death of more than 50 afghan soldiers. others were also captured.
  • 2018 - 48 people were killed when a bus crashes off a mountain road in uttarakhand, india.
  • 2017 - The memorial service for helmut kohl, former west german leader, is held in his death and funeral. world leaders like bill clinton, emmanuel macron and dmitry medvedev attend, as well as angela merkel and theresa may. (fox news),

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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 July 1959?

July 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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