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June 16, 1959 was the 167th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is June 16, 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 June 16, 1959, who was born and died on June 16, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton), movies (e.g. North by Northwest, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Long Shot) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 16th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 16, 1959?
- June 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 16, 1959?
- June 16, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- June 16, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- June 16, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 16, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 16, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 16, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on June 16, 1959?
What day of the week was June 16, 1959?
June 16, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 167th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 16, 1959 can also be written as 6/16/1959 in the US and as 16/6/1959 in UK and Europe.
June 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 16, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 16th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 16, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:41 pm and setting at 02:52 am.
The previous full moon was on May 22, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.
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Who was born on June 16, 1959?
Famous people born on June 16, 1959:
- Dessiree Rogers
Former CEO of Johnson Publishing Company.
- Carey Perloff
American playwright and former artistic director of the American Conservatory Theater.
- The Ultimate Warrior
American wrestler (d. 2014).
- John Franklin
American screenwriter and actor.
- James Hellwig
Wrestler.
- Eileen Davidson
Actress.
- Warrior (wrestler)
- Juary
- Lee Tae-yeop
- Ábraham Løkin
- Hagen Melzer
- Willard E. Pugh
- Maurizio Raise
- Salvador Sobrino
- Curtis Berry
Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:
![Alexandre Astier]()
Alexandre AstierFrench director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.
![Kirby Heyborne]()
Kirby HeyborneKirby Heyborne is an American actor known for his roles in films and television shows.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Joyce Carol Oates]()
Joyce Carol OatesNew york, united states -- novelist.
![Laurie Metcalf]()
Laurie MetcalfAmerican stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...
![Sibel Kekilli]()
Sibel KekilliSibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.
![Hilary Farr]()
Hilary FarrTv show host.
![Jack Albertson]()
Jack AlbertsonAmerican actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.
![Bill Cobbs]()
Bill CobbsMovie actor.
![Eileen Atkins]()
Eileen AtkinsEileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.
June 16, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 10 months old,
or 778 months and 9 days old,
or 3384 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23690 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 16, 1959?
There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 16, 1959.
June 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 16, 1959:
![George Reeves]()
George ReevesActor in superman, gone with the wind.
- Witney Griswold
Witney Griswold was an American literary critic and professor of English at Yale University.
What famous deaths happened on June 16th?
Famous deaths on June 16th:
![Wernher von Braun]()
Wernher von BraunRocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.
![Reginald Denny]()
Reginald DennyReginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.
![Susan Tyrrell]()
Susan TyrrellAmerican actress (d. 2012).
![Mikhail Kononov]()
Mikhail KononovSoviet actor (born 1940).
![Brian Piccolo]()
Brian PiccoloAmerican football player (born 1943).
- Chanceler Kohl
Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.
- Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud
Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.
- Radhanath Ray
Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.
- Babbette Kramer
Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 16th
June 16, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 16, 1959:
- South Africa - Youth Day.
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
- Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
- 16 June Movement
Observances on June 16, 1959:
- International Day of Family Remittances
June 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 16, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 15th and June 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.
June 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 15th and June 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Lloyd Price - Personality
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Martin Denny - Quiet Village
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
June 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.
June 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 15th and June 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Russ Conway - Roulette
- Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long
June 16, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.
June 16, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 15th and June 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
- The Fiestas - So Fine
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Brook Benton - So Close
June 16, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 16, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
North by Northwest
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis
Country: United States of America
Anatomy of a Murder
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Otto Preminger
Starring: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell
Country: United States of America
Goliath and the Barbarians
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Carlo Campogalliani
Starring: Steve Reeves, Chelo Alonso, Bruce Cabot, Giulia Rubini
Porgy and Bess
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Otto Preminger, Rouben Mamoulian
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey
Country: United States of America
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Starring: Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, Sean Connery, Jimmy O'Dea
Country: United States of America
June 16, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
Long Shot
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
For Better or Worse
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jason Alexander
For Love or Money
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mark Murphy
Brenner
Release year: 1959
Heidi
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Daniel Ray
June 16, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 16, 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
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.
The Third Choice
By: Elizabeth Janeway
A great novel explores the subject of spousal abuse through the eyes and experiences of a survivor.
Elizabeth The Great
By: Elizabeth Jenkins
This is a fascinating study of the Queen's and her court, their daily lives, concerns, topics for conversation, meals, living conditions, travels and successes, that places them in the historical context of 16th century.
Who was the US President on June 16, 1959?
On June 16, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1959?
On June 16, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 16, 1959?
On June 16, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 16th?
June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of June. 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 June 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
- 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.
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 June 1959?
June 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
