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About April 16th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: Party with Comden & Green opens at John Golden NYC for 44 performances
- Day of the week: April 16th, 1959 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Charlie Chaplin, Dusty Springfield
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods
- #1 UK song: Side Saddle by Russ Conway
- Popular movie: The World of Apu directed by Satyajit Ray
More about April 16th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on April 16th, 1959.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 16, 1959?
- April 16, 1959: What happened on that day?
- April 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 16, 1959?
- April 16, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- April 16, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- April 16, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 16, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 16, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 16, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on April 16, 1959?
What day of the week was April 16, 1959?
April 16, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 106th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 16, 1959 can also be written as 4/16/1959 in the US and as 16/4/1959 in UK and Europe.
April 16, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 16, 1959:
- Party with comden & green opens at john golden nyc for 44 performances
- Datu abdul rozak inaugurated as premier of malaysia federation.
- New york yankees unveil their first message scoreboard.
April 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th 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 16, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 16, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:31 am and setting at 01:41 am.
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 16, 1959?
Famous people born on April 16, 1959:
- Marc Madiot
French road racing champion, twice winner of parisaeur'roubaix (1985 and 1991).
- Alex Hermant
French storm chaser, author of "traqueur d'orages", (storm tracking).
- Alison Ramsay
English-scottish lawyer and field hockey player.
- Emma Thompson
Actress.
- Thomas F. Wilson
Actor.
- Anne Kursinski
Equestrian show jumping (1996 olympics - silver medalist).
- Scott McKinsey
American producer and director.
- Robert Casilla
American artist and illustrator.
- Oscar Di Maio
- Pino Nicolosi
- Michael Reed Barratt
- David Feiss
- Koi Ikeno
- Dan Lett
- Roberto Marchesini
- Emilio Aragón
- Emilio Aragón (Milikito)
Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:
![Charlie Chaplin]()
Charlie ChaplinLegendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.
![Dusty Springfield]()
Dusty SpringfieldDusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.
![Anya Taylor-Joy]()
Anya Taylor-JoyAnya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.
![Martin Lawrence]()
Martin LawrenceMartin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.
![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]()
Kareem Abdul-JabbarAmerican basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.
![Jon Cryer]()
Jon CryerJon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.
![Qi Shu]()
Qi ShuQi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.
![Michel Blanc]()
Michel BlancFrench actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...
![Catherine Allégret]()
Catherine AllégretFrench actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.
![Gina Carano]()
Gina CaranoAmerican mixed martial arts fighter.
April 16, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years and 19 days old,
or 780 months and 19 days old,
or 3394 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23761 days old,
if you were born on April 16, 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 16, 1959?
There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 16, 1959.
April 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 16, 1959:
- Charles Halton
American murderer.
- Louis Alibert
What famous deaths happened on April 16th?
Famous deaths on April 16th:
![Robert Urich]()
Robert UrichAmerican actor, on stage, film, and radio.
![David Lean]()
David LeanEnglish director, screenwriter, and editor.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Scott Brady]()
Scott BradyAmerican actor.
![Ralph Ellison]()
Ralph EllisonAmerican critic and author (d. 1994).
![Kay Walsh]()
Kay WalshEnglish actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).
![Fay Bainter]()
Fay BainterFay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.
![Graham Jarvis]()
Graham JarvisActor from canada (d. 2003).
- Renji Kawabata
Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 16th
April 16, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 16, 1959:
- Blessed HervT of Tours
- Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
- Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.
Saints celebrated on April 16, 1959:
- Saint Paternus
- Saint Bernadette
- Saint Turibius
- Saint Fructuosus
- Saint Drogo.
- Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
- Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
April 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 16, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 13th and April 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Thomas Wayne - Tragedy
April 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
April 16, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 16, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Sam Cooke - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
- The Coasters - Charlie Brown
- Lloyd Price - Where Were You (On Our Wedding Day)?
April 16, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 16, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The World of Apu
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Satyajit Ray
Starring: Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee
Country: United States of America
The Young Land
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Ted Tetzlaff
Starring: Patrick Wayne, Yvonne Craig, Dennis Hopper, Dan O'Herlihy
Warlock
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda, Anthony Quinn, Dorothy Malone
Country: United States of America
Gidget
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Starring: Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell
Country: United States of America
Sapphire
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Basil Dearden
Starring: Nigel Patrick, Yvonne Mitchell, Michael Craig, Paul Massie
April 16, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:
Focus
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Great Expectations
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Lili
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Charles Walters
Border Patrol
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum
The Scarf
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Neil Willoughby
April 16, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 16, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Wedemeyer Reports!
By: General Albert C. Wedemeyer
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.
What We Must Know About Communism
By: Harry and Bonaro Overstreet
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.
Nine Coaches Waiting
By: Mary Stewart
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
George and Catherine Stewart share the burden of Catherine Stewart's heart disease. This could lead to her death at any moment.
Who was the US President on April 16, 1959?
On April 16, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1959?
On April 16, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 16, 1959?
On April 16, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 16th?
April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
- 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
- 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.
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.
