Monday June 08, 1959: on this day

June 08, 1959 was the 159th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is June 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 June 08, 1959, who was born and died on June 08, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 08, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton), movies (e.g. Porgy and Bess, directed by Otto Preminger, Rouben Mamoulian), TV series (e.g. For Love Or Money) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 08, 1959?


June 08, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 159th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1959 can also be written as 6/8/1959 in the US and as 8/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

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June 08, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1959:

  • First official "missile mail" lands (jacksonville, florida, usa).
  • X-15 makes first unpowered flight, from a b-52 at 11,500m.
  • The uss barbero and united states postal service attempt the delivery of mail via missile mail.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:23 am and setting at 10:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.

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Who was born on June 08, 1959?


Famous people born on June 08, 1959:

  • Suren Nikolayev

    Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Rafał Dutkiewicz

    Polish politician who served as the Mayor of Wrocław from 2002 to 2018.

  • Jean-Marc Fournier

    Canadian politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly of Quebec since 2007.

  • Emmanuel Bex

    French organist and pianist of jazz.

  • Lynnette Federer

    Lynnette Federer is the mother of tennis legend Roger Federer.

  • Mohsen Kadivar

    Iranian philosopher.

  • Mike Pence

    Vice president.

  • Bernard White

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano

    Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

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


You are 64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 8 days old,

or 3384 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23689 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 08, 1959?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 08, 1959:

  • Leslie Johnson

    English race car driver (d. 1959).

  • Jean de La Varende

What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Anthony Bourdain

    Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

  • Cloria Bourdain

    Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

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

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


Holidays on June 08, 1959:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1959:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
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June 08, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 08, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 8th and June 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 8th and June 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  2. - Dream Lover
  3. - Personality
  4. - Kansas City
  5. - Quiet Village

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 8th and June 14th. 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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 8th and June 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Kansas City
  2. - Personality
  3. - So Fine
  4. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  5. - Endlessly

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

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

Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Otto Preminger, Rouben Mamoulian

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey

Country: United States of America

Darby O'Gill and the Little People

Darby O'Gill and the Little People

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, Sean Connery, Jimmy O'Dea

Country: United States of America

Shake Hands with the Devil

Shake Hands with the Devil

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: James Cagney, Don Murray, Dana Wynter, Glynis Johns

Country: United States of America

The Killer Shrews

The Killer Shrews

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Ray Kellogg

Starring: James Best, Ingrid Goude, Ken Curtis, Gordon McLendon

The Giant Gila Monster

The Giant Gila Monster

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Ray Kellogg

Starring: Don Sullivan, Fred Graham, Lisa Simone, Shug Fisher

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

For Love or Money

For Love or Money

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mark Murphy

Brenner

Brenner

Release year: 1959

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Focus

Focus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

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

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

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

By:

Vintage paperback

What We Must Know About Communism by Harry and Bonaro Overstreet

What We Must Know About Communism

By:

This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.

Lady Chatterly'S Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterly'S Lover

By:

Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.

Elizabeth The Great by Elizabeth Jenkins

Elizabeth The Great

By:

This is a fascinating study of the Queen's and her court, their daily lives, concerns, topics for conversation, meals, living conditions, travels and successes, that places them in the historical context of 16th century.

The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel

The Devil In Bucks County

By:

Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959

history

Who was the US President on June 08, 1959?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1959?

On June 08, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about June 8th?

June 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of June. 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 June 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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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 June 1959?

June 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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Monday June 8, 1959