Sunday March 15, 1959: on this day

March 15, 1959 was the 74th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 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 March 15, 1959, who was born and died on March 15, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 15, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Venus by Frankie Avalon), movies (e.g. Al Capone, directed by Richard Wilson), TV series (e.g. Border Patrol) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 15th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 15, 1959?


March 15, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 74th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1959 can also be written as 3/15/1959 in the US and as 15/3/1959 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1959 in March 1959 calendar

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March 15, 1959: What happened on that day?


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March 15, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 15, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 15, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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March 15, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 15, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 11:58 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 15, 1959?


Famous people born on March 15, 1959:

  • Fabio Lanzoni

    Italian-american model.

  • Renny Harlin

    Finnish filmmaker, rennie is now an ex-patriot to hollywood to produce and direct films.

  • Ben Okri

    Nigerian author acclaimed for his magical realism novels.

  • Harold Baines

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Eliot Teltscher

    California, united states -- tennis player (us davis cup team).

  • Harold Baines in Easton

    Maryland, usa; outfielder, texas rangers, chicago white sox.

  • Tamara Tunie

    Actress.

  • Laila Robins

    Actress.

  • Fabio

    Model.

  • Lisa Holton

    American journalist and author.

  • Mattis Hætta
  • Steve Guy
  • Kevin Loder
  • Claudio Lucchin

Whose famous birthday is on March 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 15th:

  • Alia Bhatt
    Alia Bhatt

    Alia bhatt is a prominent indian movie actress known for her versatile acting skills and successful career in bollywood.

  • Eva Longoria
    Eva Longoria

    Tejano parents were the first to give birth to an american actress for film and television.

  • Bret Michaels
    Bret Michaels

    Bret michaels is a rock singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band poison and for his solo career.

  • Kellan Lutz
    Kellan Lutz

    Kellan lutz is an american actor and model known for his role as emmett cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Young Buck
    Young Buck

    Young buck is an american rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group g-unit and for his solo career.

  • Judd Hirsch
    Judd Hirsch

    American actor.

  • Joaquim de Almeida
    Joaquim de Almeida

    Portuguese-american actor.

  • Zarah Leander
    Zarah Leander

    Swedish actress and singer leander.

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Jai Courtney
    Jai Courtney

    Jai courtney is an australian actor known for his roles in films such as 'a good day to die hard' and 'suicide squad'.

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March 15, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years and 4 days old,

or 780 months and 4 days old,

or 3392 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23746 days old,

if you were born on March 15, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 15, 1959?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 15, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 15, 1959.

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March 15, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 15, 1959:

  • Lester Young

    Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his innovative playing style.

  • Duncan Hines

    Duncan Hines was an American chef and food critic who revolutionized the food industry with his cake mixes.

  • Thomas Swindlehurst
  • Luigi Masini
  • Próspero Bisquertt Prado Compositor chileno. . (n.1881)

What famous deaths happened on March 15th?

Famous deaths on March 15th:

  • Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern

    American actress who made her film debut in 1929.

  • Ron Silver
    Ron Silver

    American actor, director, and political activist (d. 2009).

  • Thora Hird
    Thora Hird

    She was an english actress who first made frequent appearances in films before she rose to fame in comedy television.

  • Sally Forrest
    Sally Forrest

    American actress and dancer (b. 1928).

  • Gail Davis
    Gail Davis

    American singer and actress.

  • Sylvia Anderson
    Sylvia Anderson

    English voice actress and television and film producer (b. 1927).

  • Yariela Martinez

    Bestselling author known for her impactful novels that touched the hearts of many.

  • Thiana Garcia

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

  • Aldyn Khan

    Distinguished politician known for his advocacy for social justice and equality.

  • Malaisha Kumar

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

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March 15, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 15, 1959:

  • International Day Against Police Brutality
  • Turkey buzzards return to Hinckley, Ohio.
  • Blessed Arnicus of Averbode
  • For corporations in the United States that use the calendar year as their fiscal year, the date on which the corporation must file its corporate income tax return
  • Constitution Day in Belarus
  • National holiday in Hungary celebrating the 1848 Revolution. (See also Public holidays in Hungary)
  • World Consumer Rights Day [2]
  • In Japan, Hounen Matsuri
  • In the Roman calendar, the Ides of March.

Observances on March 15, 1959:

  • International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Saints celebrated on March 15, 1959:

  • Saint Clemens Maria Hofbauer (died 1820)
  • Saint Lucretia
  • Saint Luise of Marillac
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March 15, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 15, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 9th and March 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 15, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

March 15, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Venus
  2. - Charlie Brown
  3. - Stagger Lee
  4. - Donna
  5. - Alvin's Harmonica

March 15, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

March 15, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - As I Love You
  2. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  3. - Side Saddle
  4. - A Pub With No Beer
  5. - Petite Fleur

March 15, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

March 15, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  2. - I Cried A Tear
  3. - Stagger Lee
  4. - Charlie Brown
  5. - Lonely Teardrops

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March 15, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 15, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Al Capone

Al Capone

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Richard Wilson

Starring: Rod Steiger, Martin Balsam, Fay Spain, James Gregory

Country: United States of America

Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, George Raft

Country: United States of America

Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson

Country: United States of America

Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Douglas Sirk

Starring: Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner

Country: United States of America

The Diary of Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank

Release year: 1959

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Millie Perkins, Shelley Winters, Joseph Schildkraut, Richard Beymer

Country: United States of America

March 15, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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

Face to Face

Face to Face

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Lou Antonio

The Third Man

The Third Man

Release year: 1959

Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

March 15, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 15, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Main Street, U.S.S.R. by Irving R. Levine

Main Street, U.S.S.R.

By:

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Henderson The Rain King by Saul Bellow

Henderson The Rain King

By:

It blazes as brightly and scintillatingly like a forest fire. It is alive. There is a great desire to live more fully.

The New Testament In Modern English by J.B. Phillips

The New Testament In Modern English

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The New Testament In Modern English was published in 1958 and is one of the most lively and dynamic translations ever to appear in print. Phillips' translation of Holy Scripture into modern English is easy to understand and powerful for …

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

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Who was the US President on March 15, 1959?

On March 15, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 15, 1959?

On March 15, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 15, 1959?

On March 15, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 15th?

March 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of March. 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 March 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two attacks on christchurch mosques, new zealand, resulted in at least 50 deaths and many more injuries.
  • 2018 - Economy of the united states. after accumulating us$20billion in debt, iheartmedia (the largest u.s. broadcaster), files for chapter 11 bankruptcy. (cnn]southern grocers announces plans to file for bankruptcy, and close 94 of their locations.
  • 2017 - Israeli authorities shot into a car while it was ramming at a bus shelter at gush etzion junction, west bank. since october 2015, 13 palestinians and three israelis were killed. fatima jibrin taqatqa (16) had lost control of her car. the teenager is now in critical condition. (jewish press),

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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 March 1959?

March 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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