Thursday October 15, 1959: on this day

October 15, 1959 was the 288th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 15, 1959, who was born and died on October 15, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. Solomon and Sheba, directed by King Vidor), 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 15th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 1959?


October 15, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 288th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1959 can also be written as 10/15/1959 in the US and as 15/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1959 in October 1959 calendar

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October 15, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1959:

  • Untouchables premieres
  • Kndo tv channel 23 in yakima, wa (nbc) begins broadcasting

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th 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 15, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 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 15th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 15, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:56 pm and setting at 06:56 am.

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 15, 1959?


Famous people born on October 15, 1959:

  • Todd Solondz
    Todd Solondz

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Rabih Alameddine

    Lebanese-American author known for his novels exploring themes of identity and belonging.

  • Sarah Ferguson

    Sarah ferguson is a member of the british royal family and is mostly known for her former marriage to prince andrew, duke of york.

  • Emeril Lagasse

    An american chef was once called the "gastronomical equivalent of elvis" by his fans.

  • Darrel Steinberg

    Former Mayor of Sacramento and President pro tempore of the California State Senate.

  • Alex Paterson

    English keyboard player (the orb & transit kings).

  • Sarah

    Duchess of york.

  • Sarah Magaret Fergusson [Fergie]

    London, england -- duchess of york.

  • Duchess of York Sarah

    British family.

  • Andy Holmes
  • Vlaho Macan

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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


You are 64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 13 days old,

or 3367 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23572 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 15, 1959?

There are 170 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 15, 1959:

  • Stepan Bandera

    Ukrainian soldier and politician (d. 1959).

  • Lipót Fejér

    Hungarian mathematician and academic (b. 1880).

  • Stepan Bandera (Степа́н Андрі́йович Банде́ра)

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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


Holidays on October 15, 1959:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1959:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. 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 15, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1959 was Sea Of Love by Phil Phillips With The Twilights, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sea Of Love
  2. - Poison Ivy
  3. - Say Man
  4. - Sleep Walk
  5. - I Loves You, Porgy

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

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

Solomon and Sheba

Solomon and Sheba

Release year: 1959

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan

Country: United States of America

The House of the Seven Hawks

The House of the Seven Hawks

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Robert Taylor, Nicole Maurey, Linda Christian, Donald Wolfit

Beast from Haunted Cave

Beast from Haunted Cave

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Michael Forest, Sheila Noonan, Frank Wolff, Wally Campo

Attack of the Giant Leeches

Attack of the Giant Leeches

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Bernard L. Kowalski

Starring: Ken Clark, Yvette Vickers, Jan Shepard, Michael Emmet

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

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

The Years With Ross by James Thurber

The Years With Ross

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Harold Ross was America's most influential literary magazine and introduced America to many exciting talents, such as Robert Benchley and Alexander Woolcott.

Lady Chatterly'S Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterly'S Lover

By:

Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.

New Face In The Mirror by Yael Dayan

New Face In The Mirror

By:

This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.

The Devil'S Advocate by Morris L. West

The Devil'S Advocate

By:

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.

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

By:

Mine Enemy Gets Older

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Who was the US President on October 15, 1959?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1959?

On October 15, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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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 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.

Discover how October 1959 calendar looked like.

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