Wednesday December 02, 1959: on this day

December 02, 1959 was the 336th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 02, 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 December 02, 1959, who was born and died on December 02, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. On the Beach, directed by Stanley Kramer), TV series (e.g. On The Spot) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 2nd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 02, 1959?


December 02, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 336th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1959 can also be written as 12/2/1959 in the US and as 2/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

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December 02, 1959: What happened on that day?


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December 02, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 02, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 02, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

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December 02, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

19%

The moon phase on December 02, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 December 02, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 08:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.

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Who was born on December 02, 1959?


Famous people born on December 02, 1959:

  • Boman Irani
    Boman Irani

    Indian actor.

  • Kelefa Diallo

    Guinean general (d. 2013).

  • Billy Childish

    Artist.

  • Candace Bushnell

    Writer.

  • Sivaman Sivamani

    Musician.

  • Patty Jordan in Buffalo

    New york, usa; lpga golfer (1988 mitsubishi motors ocean).

  • Greg Barton

    Kayak (1988 olympics- 2 gold medals).

  • Frank Dietrich

    German footballer.

  • Paola Rinaldi
  • Sergio Porcedda
  • Felice Accrocca
  • Maurizio Colonna
  • José Díaz
  • Stuart Greer
  • Giancarlo Perini
  • Salvatore Tomaselli
  • David Alward

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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December 02, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 17 days old,

or 3354 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23484 days old,

if you were born on December 02, 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 December 02, 1959?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 02, 1959.

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December 02, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 1959:

  • Antonio Savasta
  • John August Anderson
  • Stanisław Cikowski

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Marquis de Sade

    French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 2nd

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December 02, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 02, 1959:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 1959:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 30th and December 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 02, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 02, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Don't You Know
  3. - Mr. Blue
  4. - Heartaches By The Number
  5. - In The Mood

December 02, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 02, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What Do You Want?
  2. - Mack The Knife
  3. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  4. - Travellin' Light
  5. - Red River Rock

December 02, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1959 was Don't You Know by Della Reese, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 02, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't You Know
  2. - Come Into My Heart
  3. - So Many Ways
  4. - Mr. Blue
  5. - The Clouds

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December 02, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

On the Beach

On the Beach

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Stanley Kramer

Starring: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins

Country: United States of America

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Henry Levin

Starring: James Mason, Pat Boone, Arlene Dahl, Diane Baker

Country: United States of America

The Cow and I

The Cow and I

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Henri Verneuil

Starring: Fernandel, Pierre-Louis, Ellen Schwiers, Ingeborg Schöner

The Gazebo

The Gazebo

Release year: 1959

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Carl Reiner, John McGiver

The Purple Gang

The Purple Gang

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Frank McDonald

Starring: Barry Sullivan, Robert Blake, Elaine Edwards, Marc Cavell

December 02, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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:

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

Take It Easy

Take It Easy

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha

Not for Hire

Not for Hire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mike Cajuin

Country: United States of America

Shotgun Slade

Shotgun Slade

Release year: 1959

Country: United States of America

December 02, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 02, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

The Ape In Me by Cornelia Otis Skinner

The Ape In Me

By:

Ape in Me, The by Cornelia Otis, Skinner

The Thirteenth Apostle by Eugene Vale

The Thirteenth Apostle

By:

Los Angeles Times: This is what great novels are made of. . . This book is powerful and important. "This

Groucho And Me by Groucho Marx

Groucho And Me

By:

Groucho tells Groucho's story of the Marx Brothers, their poverty in New York's Upper East Side. He has impeccable timing, hilarious humor, irreverent humor and a great sense of the absurd.

Too Many Ghosts by Paul Gallico

Too Many Ghosts

By:

Too Many Ghosts, 1959 BCE by Paul Gallico. Published by Doubleday & Company, hardcover, 288 pages.

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Who was the US President on December 02, 1959?

On December 02, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1959?

On December 02, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 1959?

On December 02, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of December. 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 December 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

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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 December 1959?

December 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1959 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 2, 1959