Friday January 02, 1959: on this day

January 02, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1959 can also be written as 1/2/1959 in the US and as 2/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

Here's what happened on January 02, 1959:

• Ussr launches mechta (luna 1) for 1st lunar fly-by, 1st solar orbit
• Cuban dictator fulgencio batista flees
• Cbs radio cancels four soap operas: our gal sunday, this is nora drake, backstage wife, and road of life.
• Luna 1, the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the moon and to orbit the sun, is launched by the soviet union.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:52 pm and setting at 12:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on January 02, 1959

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Famous people born on January 02, 1959:

• Kirti Azad

  Former cricketer turned sports journalist with insightful commentary on the game.

• Bernard Thibault

  French trade unionist who was secretary of confa(c]da(c]ration ga(c]na(c]rale du travail (cgt), a workers' union in france, between 1999 and...

• Kim Coates

  Canadian actor.

• Patrick Nielsen Hayden

  Editor.

• Ines Müller

  German shot putter.

• Darrin Nelson
• Uliana Pernazza
• Luis Fernando Ramos Pérez
• Rosa Belviso
• Steve White
• Nicola Cosentino
• Dirk Bikkembergs
• Mirosław Boryca
• Raúl Dubois
• Rocío Jiménez
• Josafá Menezes da Silva

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

• Kate Bosworth

  American actress.

• Taye Diggs

  Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

• Tia Carrere

  Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

• Isaac Asimov

  Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

• Giovanna Ralli

  Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

• Florence Lawrence

  Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

• William Haines

  American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

• Patrick Huard

  Canadian screenwriter and actor.

• Joanna Pacula

  Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

• Lucy Davis

  English actress.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1959?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

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

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

Famous people died on January 02, 1959:

• Chris van Abkoude

  Dutch-american educator and author (d. 1959).

• Evangelina Alciati

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

• David Lynch

  American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

• Anne Francis

  American magazine cover girl, five years old.

• Dick Powell

  American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

• Pete Postlethwaite

  Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

• Dick Emery

  Actor (yellow submarine.

• Una Merkel

  Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

• Jack Carson

  Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

• Nancy Kelly

  Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

• Emil Jannings

  German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

• Tex Ritter

  Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

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Holidays on January 02, 1959:

• New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
• United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
• Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
• Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
• Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
• The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
• Science Fiction Day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
2. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him, Is To Love Him
4. Elvis Presley - One Night
5. The Everly Brothers - Problems

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
3. Lonnie Donegan - Tom Dooley
4. Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Starring Warren Covington - Tea For Two Cha Cha
5. Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
3. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
4. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
5. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes