Thursday October 08, 1959: on this day

October 08, 1959 was the 281st day of the year 1959, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 08, 1959, who was born and died on October 08, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. The Bridge, directed by Bernhard Wicki), TV series (e.g. Not For Hire) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 08, 1959?


October 08, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 281st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1959 can also be written as 10/8/1959 in the US and as 8/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1959 in October 1959 calendar

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October 08, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 1959:

  • At the drop of a hat opens at john golden theater nyc for 216 performances
  • Conservatives win british election

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:31 pm and setting at 11:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1959.

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Who was born on October 08, 1959?


Famous people born on October 08, 1959:

  • Gavin Friday

    Actor and producer of irish songstress (virgin prunes).

  • Steven Erikson

    Famous for his epic fantasy series, Malazan Book of the Fallen.

  • Mike Morgan

    American baseball player and coach.

  • Carlos I. Noriega

    Peruvian-american colonel and astronaut.

  • Erik Gundersen

    Danish motorcycle racer.

  • Peter Horrocks

    English journalist and producer.

  • Nick Bakay

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Tommy Armour III

    American golfer.

  • Dylan Baker

    Actor.

  • Simon Cowell

    Entertainer.

  • Tony Eason

    Football quarterback (new england patriots).

  • Sandra Bookman

    American journalist and news anchor for abc tv.

  • Gavin Friday [Fionan Hanvey]

    Irish singer (virgin prunes).

  • Brad Byers

    American stunt performer.

  • Daniel Ribacoff

    Brazilian-american polygraph examiner.

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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


You are 64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 8 days old,

or 3366 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23567 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 08, 1959?

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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

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


Holidays on October 08, 1959:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 1959:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

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

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

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
  3. - Sleep Walk
  4. - ('Til) I Kissed You
  5. - The Three Bells

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

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

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

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Here Comes Summer
  3. - ('Til) I Kissed You
  4. - Only Sixteen
  5. - Sea Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1959 was Poison Ivy by The Coasters, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

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

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

  1. - Poison Ivy
  2. - I'm Gonna Get Married
  3. - Sea Of Love
  4. - I Want To Walk You Home
  5. - Sleep Walk

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

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

The Bridge

The Bridge

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Bernhard Wicki

Starring: Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht

Country: United States of America

A Summer Place

A Summer Place

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Sandra Dee, Arthur Kennedy

Country: United States of America

A Bucket of Blood

A Bucket of Blood

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Dick Miller, Barboura Morris, Antony Carbone, Julian Burton

Country: United States of America

The Wonderful Country

The Wonderful Country

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Parrish

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Julie London, Gary Merrill, Albert Dekker

Country: United States of America

Battle of the Coral Sea

Battle of the Coral Sea

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Starring: Cliff Robertson, Gia Scala, Teru Shimada, Patricia Cutts

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Dennis the Menace

Dennis the Menace

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Nick Castle

Five Fingers

Five Fingers

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kevin Barker

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

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

The House Of Intellect by Jacques Barzun

The House Of Intellect

By:

House Of Intellect, The by Barzun and Jacques

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

By:

Mine Enemy Gets Older

The Great Imposter by Robert Crichton

The Great Imposter

By:

This book details the incredible careers of some of the most outrageous imposters of our time.

The Lotus Eaters by Gerald Green

The Lotus Eaters

By:

Fast shipping, usually the same day.

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.

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Who was the US President on October 08, 1959?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 08, 1959?

On October 08, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 8th?

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

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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history

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 October 1959?

October 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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