Thursday December 03, 1959: on this day

December 03, 1959 was the 337th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 03, 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 03, 1959, who was born and died on December 03, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 03, 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 3rd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 03, 1959?


December 03, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 337th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 03, 1959 can also be written as 12/3/1959 in the US and as 3/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 03, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

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December 03, 1959: What happened on that day?


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December 03, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 03, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd 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 03, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 03, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 3rd, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 03, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

29%

The moon phase on December 03, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 03, 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 03, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:59 am and setting at 09:35 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 03, 1959?


Famous people born on December 03, 1959:

  • Boman Irani
    Boman Irani

    Actor.

  • Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Eamonn Holmes

    Irish broadcaster and journalist, most well-known for his shows sky news, songs of praise, and this morning.

  • Kathy Jordan in Bryn Mawr

    Pennsylvania, usa; tennis player (us opens doubles 1982).

  • Kathy Jordan
  • Cevat Güler
  • Fulvio Falzarano
  • Mark Salzman
  • Éric Hoziel
  • Fernando Olmedo

Whose famous birthday is on December 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 3rd:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore

    American actress with auburn hair and pre-raphaelite features.

  • Amanda Seyfried
    Amanda Seyfried

    Amanda Seyfried is a well-known actress known for her roles in movies like 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Les Misérables'.

  • Holly Marie Combs
    Holly Marie Combs

    American actress.

  • Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah

    Daryl Hannah is a well-known actress who starred in films like 'Blade Runner' and 'Splash'.

  • Farha Naaz
    Farha Naaz

    Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Hindi and Bhojpuri films.

  • Anna Chlumsky
    Anna Chlumsky

    Movie actress.

  • Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano

    American actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Andy Williams
    Andy Williams

    American singer and musician.

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December 03, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 16 days old,

or 3354 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23483 days old,

if you were born on December 03, 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 03, 1959?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 03, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 03, 1959.

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December 03, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 03, 1959:

  • Ciro Giannelli
  • Charles Lyon
  • Knut Nilsson

What famous deaths happened on December 3rd?

Famous deaths on December 3rd:

  • Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn

    American actress known for her comic timing and fey delivery of comedy roles.

  • Glenn Quinn
    Glenn Quinn

    Irish-american actor (b. 1970).

  • Senovia Lopez

    Influential painter known for her vibrant and emotive abstract artworks.

  • Journe Renoir

    Journe Renoir was a renowned French Impressionist painter known for his vibrant, colorful paintings of everyday life.

  • Jozsef Attila

    Renowned Hungarian poet and one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.

  • Briggston Brown

    Renowned painter known for surrealistic landscapes.

  • Jaan Tõnisson

    Estonian statesman and prime minister, a prominent figure in the Estonian independence movement.

  • Haliyah Evans

    Acclaimed novelist whose works captured the human experience.

  • Hatley Harrison

    Pioneering chemist known for research in organic synthesis.

  • James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 3rd

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December 03, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 03, 1959:

  • International Day of Disabled Persons - [1]
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Francis Xavier; also Saint Birinus

Observances on December 03, 1959:

  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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December 03, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 03, 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 03, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 03, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 03, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 03, 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 03, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 03, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 03, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 03, 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 03, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 03, 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 03, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 03, 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 03, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 03, 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 03, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 03, 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 03, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 03, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

By:

The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …

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.

A Fever In The Blood by William Pearson

A Fever In The Blood

By:

St. Martin's Press NY 1959.

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

By:

This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

By:

"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

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Who was the US President on December 03, 1959?

On December 03, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 03, 1959?

On December 03, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 03, 1959?

On December 03, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 3rd?

December 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Qatar announces it will be withdrawing from opec beginning january 2019, following almost 60 years of membership. this is to allow the country to concentrate on natural gas production.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: battle of sana'a 2017: royal saudi air force bombs houthi positions south of sana'a to support ali abdullah saleh, general people's congress.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). seven insurgents were killed in clashes in northern somalia.

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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.

Thursday December 3, 1959