Saturday July 04, 1959: on this day

July 04, 1959 was the 185th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 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 July 04, 1959, who was born and died on July 04, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 04, 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 4th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 04, 1959?


July 04, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 185th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1959 can also be written as 7/4/1959 in the US and as 4/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

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July 04, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 04, 1959:

  • 66th wimbledon womens tennis: maria fraser beats darlene hard (64 63)
  • Cayman islands separates from jamaica, becomes a crown colony.
  • America's new 49-star flag honoring alaska statehood unfurled.
  • With the admission of alaska as the 49th u.s. state earlier in the year, the 49-star flag of the united states debuts in philadelphia, pennsylvania.

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


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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 04, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:29 am and setting at 07:58 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 04, 1959?


Famous people born on July 04, 1959:

  • Victoria Abril
    Victoria Abril

    Spanish actress.

  • Sigmund Brouwer

    Canadian author known for his children's and young adult books.

  • Ali Ahmeti

    Leader of the Democratic Union for Integration in North Macedonia.

  • Julie Burchill

    Journalist.

  • Victoria Abril [Victoria Rojas]

    Madrid, spain -- actress (libertarias).

  • Bill McCorvey

    Montgomery, alabama -- singer (pirates of miss fred jake).

  • Souad Amidou
  • Daniel Fernando Sturla Berhouet
  • Paola Nazzaro
  • Eiríkur Hauksson
  • Angelo Galasso
  • Romolo Benvenuto

Whose famous birthday is on July 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 4th:

  • George M. Cohan
    George M. Cohan

    George m. cohan was a prominent american entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer known for his...

  • Eva Marie Saint
    Eva Marie Saint

    Eva marie saint is an american actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'on the waterfront' and 'north by northwest'.

  • Gina Lollobrigida
    Gina Lollobrigida

    After winning a beauty competition, she made her acting debut in 1947.

  • Kurtwood Smith
    Kurtwood Smith

    Kurtwood smith is an american actor known for his roles in 'robocop' and 'that '70s show'.

  • Alessio Boni
    Alessio Boni

    Italian actor.

  • Tahar Rahim
    Tahar Rahim

    He is a french-agerian actor who won the cesar award for best actress for his role as "a prophet" written by jacques audiard.

  • Viviane Romance
    Viviane Romance

    French actress, on-screen since 1931.

  • Jenny Seagrove
    Jenny Seagrove

    Born in malaysia as the daughter of an indonesian businessman, she is a british actress.

  • René Arnoux
    René Arnoux

    He was a french race car driver who competed in 12 formula 1 seasons (1978-1989).

  • Patrick Wilson
    Patrick Wilson

    Patrick wilson is an american actor known for his roles in popular movies such as the conjuring and aquaman.

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


You are 64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 25 days old,

or 3377 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23645 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 04, 1959?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 4th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 04, 1959:

  • José María Jarabo
  • Giuseppe Augusto Mariani
  • Hans Weymar
  • Stanislas de Castellane

What famous deaths happened on July 4th?

Famous deaths on July 4th:

  • Eva Gabor
    Eva Gabor

    Hungarian-american actress, youngest of three glamorous european immigrants to hollywood.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Brenda Joyce
    Brenda Joyce

    American actress (born 1917).

  • Gaby Morlay
    Gaby Morlay

    French actress in film.

  • Evelyn Keyes
    Evelyn Keyes

    Port arthur, texas -- actress (adventure to martin eden).

  • Anne Shirley
    Anne Shirley

    Actress stella dallas, who was 75 years old, dies from lung cancer.

  • Marri Curie

    Renowned physicist and chemist known for her pioneering research on radioactivity.

  • Jersei Curie

    Pioneering research on radioactivity and Nobel Prize winner.

  • Thomos Jefferson

    Third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

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


Holidays on July 04, 1959:

  • Filipino-American Friendship Day
  • In astronomy, the approximate date of Earth's aphelion.
  • United States and Denmark - Independence Day (1776)
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July 04, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 04, 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 04, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 04, 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 04, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 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 04, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 04, 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 04, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 04, 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 04, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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

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

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

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Mine Enemy Gets Older

The Years With Ross by James Thurber

The Years With Ross

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Harold Ross was America's most influential literary magazine and introduced America to many exciting talents, such as Robert Benchley and Alexander Woolcott.

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

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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.

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

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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 …

Steps In Time by Fred Astaire

Steps In Time

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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.

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Who was the US President on July 04, 1959?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 04, 1959?

On July 04, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 4th?

July 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sanctions against iran: royal marines take control of an oil tanker that was heading to baniyas, syria. the vessel is suspected of carrying iranian crude oil and breaching eu sanctions. robert macaire, the ambassador of the united kingdom to iran is summoned to tehran for the incident. iran calls it an "illegal seizure".
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: israeli security forces clash with bedouin residents of khan al-ahmar in west bank as israeli bulldozers prepare for demolition. on may 24, the supreme court of israel decided that residents of the village could be expelled, although such relocation is illegal under international humanitarian law.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed and dozens injured in a boiler explosion at a garment factory in dhaka in bangladesh.

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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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