Tuesday December 08, 1959: on this day

December 08, 1959 was the 342nd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 08, 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 08, 1959, who was born and died on December 08, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. Suddenly, Last Summer, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), 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 8th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1959?


December 08, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1959 can also be written as 12/8/1959 in the US and as 8/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

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December 08, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1959:

  • Dom mintoff demands independence for malta.
  • The mona, a lifeboat based at broughty ferry in scotland, capsizes during a rescue attempt, with the loss of 8 lives.

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December 08, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 01:02 pm and setting at 01:44 am.

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 08, 1959?


Famous people born on December 08, 1959:

  • Paul Rutherford

    British singer and songwriter, frankie goes to hollywood.

  • Marc Fiorentino

    French business leader who specializes in investment banking and financial markets.

  • Mark Steyn

    Canadian-american author and critic.

  • Stephen Jefferies

    South african cricketer and coach.

  • Marty Raybon in Sanford

    Florida, usa; singer (shenandoah-"sunday in south").

  • Mark Dickson in Tampa

    Florida, usa; tennis star.

  • Fher Olvera

    Guitarist.

  • Jacques Vettier
  • Barbara Buchholz
  • Fernando Olvera

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 20 days old,

or 3355 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23487 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 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 08, 1959?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 08, 1959.

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December 08, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1959:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 08, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 08, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What Do You Want?
  2. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  3. - Oh Carol
  4. - Travellin' Light
  5. - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

December 08, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1959 was The Clouds by The Spacemen, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 08, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Clouds
  2. - So Many Ways
  3. - Talk That Talk
  4. - Dance With Me
  5. - Be My Guest

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December 08, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Suddenly, Last Summer

Suddenly, Last Summer

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift, Albert Dekker

Country: United States of America

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

December 08, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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 08, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Too Many Ghosts by Paul Gallico

Too Many Ghosts

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

The War Lover by John Hersey

The War Lover

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THE WAR LOVER tells the story of Buzz Morrow, a pilot who loves war and military duty. Hersey argues that wars are only possible because of men like Buzz, who enjoy them.

This Is My God by Herman Wouk

This Is My God

By:

This is My God is Herman Wouk’s famous introduction to Judaism. It has been completely updated and revised with a new chapter entitled Israel at Forty.

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 Darkness And The Dawn by Thomas B. Costain

The Darkness And The Dawn

By:

The Darkness and the Dawn

history

Who was the US President on December 08, 1959?

On December 08, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1959?

On December 08, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1959?

On December 08, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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.

Tuesday December 8, 1959