Thursday April 09, 1959: on this day

April 09, 1959 was the 99th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 09, 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 April 09, 1959, who was born and died on April 09, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 09, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Venus by Frankie Avalon), movies (e.g. Warlock, directed by Edward Dmytryk), TV series (e.g. Great Expectations) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 9th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 09, 1959?


April 09, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 99th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 09, 1959 can also be written as 4/9/1959 in the US and as 9/4/1959 in UK and Europe.

April 09, 1959 in April 1959 calendar

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April 09, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 09, 1959:

  • Bill sharman hits an nba record 56 consecutive foul shots.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from April 09, 1959
  • Baltimore orioles pull their second triple play (3-6-3 versus washington senators).
  • Project mercury: nasa announces the selection of the united states' first seven astronauts, whom the news media quickly dub the ''mercury seven''.

April 09, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 09, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 9th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 09, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 09, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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April 09, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 09, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 09, 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 April 09, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:16 am and setting at 08:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1959.

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Who was born on April 09, 1959?


Famous people born on April 09, 1959:

  • Nell Newman
    Nell Newman

    Businesswoman.

  • Bernard Jenkin

    English businessman and politician, shadow secretary of state for defence.

  • Dave Innis in Bartlesville

    Oklahoma, usa.

  • Peter Gajdoš
  • Jean-Marie Le Vert
  • Alain Platel
  • Victoria Redel
  • Antonio Sassarini
  • Alessandro Vocalelli
  • Johnny Broers
  • Fred Dekker
  • Cameron Dye
  • Steen Secher
  • Kiro Stojanov
  • Tomas Bodin
  • Álvaro Torres
  • José Isabel Trejo Reyes

Whose famous birthday is on April 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 9th:

  • Kristen Stewart
    Kristen Stewart

    American actress.

  • Cynthia Nixon
    Cynthia Nixon

    Cynthia nixon is an american actress best known for her role as miranda hobbes in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Elle Fanning
    Elle Fanning

    Elle fanning is an american movie actress known for her roles in films such as maleficent and the neon demon.

  • Robin Wright
    Robin Wright

    Robin wright is an actress known for her roles in house of cards and the princess bride.

  • Jean-Paul Belmondo
    Jean-Paul Belmondo

    French actor, hailed as the new anti-hero of cinema in 1957 after he was a huge success in "a bout de souffle.

  • Jenna Jameson
    Jenna Jameson

    Jenna Jameson is a former adult film actress who became one of the most famous and successful in the industry.

  • Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid

    Dennis quaid is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the parent trap, the rookie, and the day after tomorrow.

  • Leighton Meester
    Leighton Meester

    Leighton meester is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as blair waldorf in the television series gossip girl.

  • Jesse McCartney
    Jesse McCartney

    Jesse mccartney is an american actor and singer known for his roles in television shows and for his music career.

  • Swara Bhaskar
    Swara Bhaskar

    Swara bhaskar is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and her outspoken views on social and social issues.

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April 09, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 10 days old,

or 3388 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23721 days old,

if you were born on April 09, 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 April 09, 1959?

There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 09, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 09, 1959.

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April 09, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 09, 1959:

  • Lloyd Wright

    Renowned American architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Frank Lloyd Wright

    Renowned architect known for his innovative designs like Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum.

  • Charley Morris
  • Henri-Pierre Roché

What famous deaths happened on April 9th?

Famous deaths on April 9th:

  • Sidney Lumet
    Sidney Lumet

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2011).

  • Brook Benton
    Brook Benton

    Singer (just a matter of time) dies from meningitis in her 56th year.

  • Habeeb Al Sadr

    Shi'a cleric and political leader in Iraq during the 20th century.

  • Desani

    Renowned Indian author known for his novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.

  • Francy Bacon

    Influential philosopher and scientist who is considered the father of the scientific method.

  • Deitrich Bonhoeffer

    German pastor and theologian who opposed the Nazi regime.

  • Hisashi Inoue

    Renowned Japanese playwright known for his works that often explored social issues.

  • Will Smith

    American actor, producer and rapper.

  • Hy Bloom

    Talented actor who appeared in numerous films and TV shows during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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April 09, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 09, 1959:

  • Day of National Unity- (???????? ?????????? ???), an annual public holiday in Georgia.
  • Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor, celebrated as Bataan Day in Bataan) in the Philippines.
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Jalál (Glory) - First day of the second month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Saints celebrated on April 09, 1959:

  • Saint Waltrudis
  • Saint Casilda
  • Saint Ingofried
  • Saint Hugo of Rouan
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April 09, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 09, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 6th and April 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 09, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

April 09, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 09, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 6th and April 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Venus
  2. - Come Softly To Me
  3. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  4. - Pink Shoe Laces
  5. - Tragedy

April 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 09, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

April 09, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 09, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 6th and April 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Side Saddle
  2. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  3. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  4. - Petite Fleur
  5. - As I Love You

April 09, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 09, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

April 09, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 09, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 6th and April 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  2. - Charlie Brown
  3. - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
  4. - Where Were You (On Our Wedding Day)?
  5. - I Cried A Tear

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April 09, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 09, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Warlock

Warlock

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda, Anthony Quinn, Dorothy Malone

Country: United States of America

Gidget

Gidget

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Starring: Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Sapphire

Sapphire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Nigel Patrick, Yvonne Mitchell, Michael Craig, Paul Massie

Westbound

Westbound

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

Starring: Randolph Scott, Virginia Mayo, Karen Steele, Michael Dante

The Naked Venus

The Naked Venus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer

Starring: Patricia Conelle, Don Roberts, Arianne Ulmer, Wynn Gregory

April 09, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 09, 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:

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

Lili

Lili

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Charles Walters

Border Patrol

Border Patrol

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum

The Scarf

The Scarf

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Neil Willoughby

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Hardy Martins

April 09, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 09, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Fig Tree by Aubrey Menen

The Fig Tree

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This is a humorous description of the efforts of a scientist using chemical processes to transform a fig tree in to the tree of life. The church is soon shaken by scandal when the figs are discovered to be an …

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

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Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart

Nine Coaches Waiting

By:

In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.

The Watch That Ends The Night by Hugh MacLennan

The Watch That Ends The Night

By:

George and Catherine Stewart share the burden of Catherine Stewart's heart disease. This could lead to her death at any moment.

Wedemeyer Reports! by General Albert C. Wedemeyer

Wedemeyer Reports!

By:

General Wedemeyer was the chief planner of General Marshall and co-author the Victory Plan. He had a significant role in shaping and directing Allied War against Fascist forces.

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Who was the US President on April 09, 1959?

On April 09, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 09, 1959?

On April 09, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 09, 1959?

On April 09, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 9th?

April 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of April. 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 April 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and 2019 western libya offensive: the un cancels the planned libyan national conference, which was scheduled for later in april. this conference was to have negotiations between political factions in order to organize new elections.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel opens an investigation into a video that appears to show soldiers cheering while a palestinian man is killed by an israeli sniper at the gazan border fence. (the washington post). despite growing tensions between the two groups, the palestinian authority pays salaries to west bank staff but not gaza strip staff.
  • 2017 - 2017 palm sunday church bombings: at least 45 people were killed and 50 others injured in explosions at two coptic christian churches that were packed with worshippers in the egyptian cities tanta or alexandria on palm sunday. in response to the bombings, the government of egypt declares a three month state of emergency.

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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 April 1959?

April 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Thursday April 9, 1959