Saturday December 12, 1959: on this day

December 12, 1959 was the 346th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 12, 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 12, 1959, who was born and died on December 12, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 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 12th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1959?


December 12, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 346th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

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December 12, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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December 12, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:12 pm and setting at 05:29 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 12, 1959?


Famous people born on December 12, 1959:

  • Crispin Odey

    Crispin Odey is a British hedge fund manager known for founding Odey Asset Management.

  • Darrin Nelson

    Darrin Nelson was a talented football player known for his time with the Minnesota Vikings.

  • Lanie Thompson

    Lanie Thompson is an Olympic gold medalist swimmer.

  • Belouis Some

    Rocker (neville keighley - "some people").

  • Scott D Vangen in Granite Falls

    Minnesota, usa; astronaut.

  • Jasper Conran

    English fashion designer.

  • Michael Tönnies
  • Mike Anderson
  • Aleksandra Komacka
  • Zenda Liess
  • Mauro Mazzotti
  • Everton Nogueira
  • Adele Pandolfi

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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December 12, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 17 days old,

or 3354 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23484 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 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 12, 1959?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 12, 1959.

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December 12, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1959:

  • Russell Simpson

    Actor abraham lincoln, dies at 79.

  • Gyula Kiss
  • Lorenzo Dalmazzo
  • Hans Kämpfer
  • Aldo Mantovani

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1959:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1959:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 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 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 12, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 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 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 12, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 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 12, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1959 was The Clouds by The Spacemen, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 12, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 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 12, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 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 12, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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 12, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

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This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

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.

A Fever In The Blood by William Pearson

A Fever In The Blood

By:

St. Martin's Press NY 1959.

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

By:

"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

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Who was the US President on December 12, 1959?

On December 12, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1959?

On December 12, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1959?

On December 12, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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.

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Saturday December 12, 1959