Thursday January 08, 1959: on this day

January 08, 1959 was the 8th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 08, 1959, who was born and died on January 08, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks), movies (e.g. Room at the Top, directed by Jack Clayton), TV series (e.g. The Third Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1959?


January 08, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 8th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1959 can also be written as 1/8/1959 in the US and as 8/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

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January 08, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1959:

  • Charles de gaulle is inaugurated as the first president of the french fifth republic.
  • Caves of nerja are discovered in spain.
  • Motown records founded by berry gordy, jr.

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


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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 08, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 05:41 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 08, 1959?


Famous people born on January 08, 1959:

  • Emilio Aragón

    Emilio Aragón is a Spanish actor, comedian, and musician, known for his work in television and film.

  • Paul Hester

    Australian drummer (crowded house split enz deckchairs overboard and tarmac adam).

  • Keith Rodden

    Chief of the american nascar crew.

  • Michael Harwood in Sydney

    New south wales, australasia golfer.

  • Duk Koo Kim

    Korean boxer (d. 1982).

  • Kim Duk-koo

    South korean boxer (d. 1982).

  • Michel-Marie Zanotti-Sorkine

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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


You are 65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 21 days old,

or 3403 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23822 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 08, 1959?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Lamarco Polo

    Famous Venetian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia.

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


Holidays on January 08, 1959:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 5th and January 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. 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. - Problems
  5. - One Night

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Only Make Believe
  2. - The Day The Rains Came
  3. - Hoots Mon
  4. - Baby Face
  5. - To Know Him Is To Love Him

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lonely Teardrops
  2. - Stagger Lee
  3. - A Lover's Question
  4. - Whole Lotta Loving
  5. - The Chipmunk Song

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

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

Room at the Top

Room at the Top

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jack Clayton

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears, Donald Wolfit

Country: United States of America

Escort West

Escort West

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Francis D. Lyon

Starring: Victor Mature, Elaine Stewart, Faith Domergue, Reba Waters

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

The Third Man

The Third Man

Release year: 1959

Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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 08, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Herblock'S Special For Today by Herbert Block

Herblock'S Special For Today

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Hardcover hardcover book containing political cartoonist Herblock’s work through the years. His brilliant work during Watergate and Richard Nixon's fall is included.

Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterley's Lover

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D.H. Lawrence's final novel, which is both poetic and sensual, is one of the most important works of fiction of this century. This novel, which is filled with scenes of intimate beauty and explores the emotions that arouse, is full …

Around The World With Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis

Around The World With Auntie Mame

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Encore, Encore! Encore, Encore! . .

The Rainbow And The Rose by Nevil Shute

The Rainbow And The Rose

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Johnny Pascoe, a seasoned pilot, attempts to save a girl who is ill in the Tasmanian Outback. His plane crashes and leaves him dangerously injured.

The Best Of Everything by Rona Jaffe

The Best Of Everything

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It was 1958 when Rona Jaffe's brilliant page-turner first appeared. This book changed the face of contemporary fiction. While some readers were shocked by the story, millions more were captivated when they saw their own reflections in it.

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Who was the US President on January 08, 1959?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1959?

On January 08, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 8th?

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

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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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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