Sunday January 04, 1959: on this day

January 04, 1959 was the 4th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 04, 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 January 04, 1959, who was born and died on January 04, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks), movies (e.g. Operation Amsterdam, directed by Michael McCarthy), TV series (e.g. La Clé Des Champs) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 4th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 04, 1959?


January 04, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 4th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1959 can also be written as 1/4/1959 in the US and as 4/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

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January 04, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 1959:

  • Luna 1 becomes the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the moon.

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January 04, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th 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 04, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 4th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 04, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 04, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:09 am and setting at 01:45 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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Who was born on January 04, 1959?


Famous people born on January 04, 1959:

  • Vanity (performer)

    Vanity, also known as denise katrina matthews, was a canadian singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress who was a member of the girl group...

  • Denise Matthews

    Denise matthews, also known as vanity, was a canadian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and model.

  • Vanity

    Pop singer.

  • Yoshitomo Nara

    Japanese pop artist.

  • Vanity [Denise Marquardt]

    Ontario, canada -- actress (52 pick up).

  • François Olivennes
  • Park Hang-seo
  • Ximo Puig
  • Frane Poparić
  • Ali Ahmeti
  • Agnès Merlet
  • Fernando Aramburu
  • Stefano Gabrini

Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

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January 04, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 25 days old,

or 3403 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23826 days old,

if you were born on January 04, 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 January 04, 1959?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 04, 1959.

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January 04, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 04, 1959:

  • Eugenio Cassani
  • Giovanni Braschi
  • Lee Shumway
  • Jock Simpson

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

  • Barry Fitzgerald
    Barry Fitzgerald

    Irish actor and singer (d. 1961).

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January 04, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 04, 1959:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 04, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 04, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 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 Chipmunk Song
  2. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  3. - To Know Him, Is To Love Him
  4. - One Night
  5. - Problems

January 04, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 04, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 04, 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. - It's Only Make Believe
  2. - Hoots Mon
  3. - Tom Dooley
  4. - Tea For Two Cha Cha
  5. - The Day The Rains Came

January 04, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 04, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 04, 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. - Lonely Teardrops
  2. - Try Me
  3. - A Lover's Question
  4. - Stagger Lee
  5. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

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January 04, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 04, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Operation Amsterdam

Operation Amsterdam

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Michael McCarthy

Starring: Peter Finch, Eva Bartok, Tony Britton, Alexander Knox

Neurose

Neurose

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck

Country: Italy

The Last Hurrah

The Last Hurrah

Release year: 1958

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Jeffrey Hunter, Dianne Foster, Pat O'Brien

Panda and the Magic Serpent

Panda and the Magic Serpent

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Taiji Yabushita

Starring: Hisaya Morishige, Mariko Miyagi, Virginia Blackman, Lisa Lu

Torpedo Run

Torpedo Run

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Diane Brewster, Dean Jones

January 04, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 04, 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:

La clé des champs

La clé des champs

Release year: 1958

Our Mutual Friend

Our Mutual Friend

Release year: 1958

The Lost King

The Lost King

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Stephen Frears

All Aboard

All Aboard

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Fred Levine

January 04, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 04, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Proud Possessors by Aline B. Saarinen

The Proud Possessors

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The Proud Owners: The lives and times of some adventurous [Hardcover] Jan 01, 1958 SAARINEN.Aline B. ...

Women And Thomas Harrow by John P. Marquand

Women And Thomas Harrow

By:

This vintage paperback is bright, clean, and fresh. It has some age-related tanning and light wear. There are no markings on the book, it is in good condition. The book will be carefully packed in bubble wrap by our family.

Around The World With Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis

Around The World With Auntie Mame

By:

Encore, Encore! Encore, Encore! . .

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.

Wedemeyer Reports! by General Albert C. Wedemeyer

Wedemeyer Reports!

By:

General Wedemeyer was the chief planner of General Marshall and co-author the Victory Plan. He had a significant role in shaping and directing Allied War against Fascist forces.

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Who was the US President on January 04, 1959?

On January 04, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 1959?

On January 04, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 1959?

On January 04, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of January. 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 January 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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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 January 1959?

January 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Sunday January 4, 1959