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December 15, 1959 was the 349th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 15, 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 15, 1959, who was born and died on December 15, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell), movies (e.g. Our Man in Havana, directed by Carol Reed), TV series (e.g. Hudson'S Bay) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 15th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 15, 1959?
- December 15, 1959: What happened on that day?
- December 15, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 15, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 15, 1959?
- December 15, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 15, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- December 15, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- December 15, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 15, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 15, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 15, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on December 15, 1959?
What day of the week was December 15, 1959?
December 15, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 349th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 15, 1959 can also be written as 12/15/1959 in the US and as 15/12/1959 in UK and Europe.
December 15, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 15, 1959:
- Everly brothers record let it be me
December 15, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th 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 15, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 15th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 15, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 15, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:18 pm and setting at 07:59 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.
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Who was born on December 15, 1959?
Famous people born on December 15, 1959:
- Richard Roman
French suspect in the ca(c),line jourdan case involving a six-year-old girl who was raped, and then murdered on 7/26/1988.
- Donna Brazile
American academic, author, and political analyst, who is vice chairwoman for the democratic national committee.
- Alan Whetton
New zealand rugby player.
- Greg Matthews
Australian cricketer.
- Gary Whetton
New zealand rugby player.
- Nan Hayworth
Politician.
- Natalie Rastoin
French business leader and ceo of ogilvy france, since january 2006.
- Heidi Bohay in Somerset
New jersey, usa.
- Vladimir Ivanovič Tišura
- José Roberto Figueroa
- Riccardo Affinati
- Anatol' Bujal'ski
- Gocha Jokhadze
- Nick Youngs
Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:
![Adam Brody]()
Adam BrodyAmerican actor.
![Stuart Townsend]()
Stuart TownsendMovie actor.
![Charlie Cox]()
Charlie CoxMovie actor.
![Michelle Dockery]()
Michelle DockeryBritish actress.
![Michael Shanks]()
Michael ShanksCanadian actor, screenwriter and director.
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Helen Slater]()
Helen SlaterTv actress.
![Geoff Stults]()
Geoff StultsAmerican producer and actor.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Julie Taymor]()
Julie TaymorAmerican filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.
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December 15, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 4 months old,
or 772 months and 10 days old,
or 3358 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23508 days old,
if you were born on December 15, 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 15, 1959?
There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 15, 1959.
December 15, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on December 15th?
Famous deaths on December 15th:
![Charles Laughton]()
Charles LaughtonCharles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...
![Joan Fontaine]()
Joan FontaineAmerican actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.
![Blake Edwards]()
Blake EdwardsAmerican screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).
![Glenn Miller]()
Glenn MillerAmerican trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Olga Zubarry]()
Olga ZubarryArgentinian actress (d. 2012).
![Chill Wills]()
Chill WillsSeagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).
![Jean Paige]()
Jean PaigeActress (captain blood and black beauty).
- Walt Disney
Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.
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December 15, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 15, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 15, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 15, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Ernie Fields - In The Mood
- Frankie Avalon - Why
December 15, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 15, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat
December 15, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 15, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- Sammy Turner - Always
- Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
- The Spacemen - The Clouds
- The Drifters - Dance With Me
December 15, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 15, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Our Man in Havana
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Carol Reed
Starring: Alec Guinness, Maureen O'Hara, Burl Ives, Ernie Kovacs
Country: United States of America
Anari
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Starring: Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Lalita Pawar, Shubha Khote
Dhool Ka Phool
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Mala Sinha, Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna
Heller in Pink Tights
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Cukor
Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Margaret O'Brien, Steve Forrest
The Immoral Mr. Teas
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Russ Meyer
Starring: Bill Teas, Ann Peters, Marilyn Wesley, Michele Roberts
December 15, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 15, 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:
Hudson's Bay
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Irving Pichel
On the Spot
Release year: 1959
Showtime
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom Dey
Take It Easy
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha
Not for Hire
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mike Cajuin
Country: United States of America
December 15, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 15, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Status Seekers
By: Vance Packard
"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."
The Devil'S Advocate
By: Morris L. West
The Vatican sends a terminally ill English priest to Italy to investigate the story of a local hero, reputed miracle worker, and to inquire into his life.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
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.
Station Wagon In Spain
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
Station Wagon in Spain 1959 BCE by Francis Parkinson Keyes Farrar Straus & Cudahy published a hardcover with a dust jacket of 224 pages.
The Thirteenth Apostle
By: Eugene Vale
Los Angeles Times: This is what great novels are made of. . . This book is powerful and important. "This
Who was the US President on December 15, 1959?
On December 15, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1959?
On December 15, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 15, 1959?
On December 15, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 15th?
December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
- 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
- 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.
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.
