Wednesday September 16, 1959: on this day

September 16, 1959 was the 259th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is September 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 September 16, 1959, who was born and died on September 16, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 16, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Three Bells by The Browns), movies (e.g. Le chemin des écoliers, directed by Michel Boisrond), TV series (e.g. Five Fingers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 16th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 16, 1959?


September 16, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 259th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1959 can also be written as 9/16/1959 in the US and as 16/9/1959 in UK and Europe.

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September 16, 1959: What happened on that day?


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September 16, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?

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September 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 16, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 16, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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September 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 16, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:52 pm and setting at 07:07 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 September 16, 1959?


Famous people born on September 16, 1959:

  • Tim Raines

    American baseball player, coach, and manager.

  • Aisha Alhassan

    Aisha Alhassan was a Nigerian politician who served as the Minister of Women Affairs.

  • Peter Keleghan

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Victory Tischler-Blue

    American bass player (the runaways), director and producer.

  • Dave Richardson

    Manager and lawyer for south african cricketer.

  • Mark Kirk

    Politician.

  • Jean-Philippe Viret
  • Antonio Maria Gabellone
  • Maurizio Fantoni Minnella
  • Carles Duarte i Montserrat

Whose famous birthday is on September 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 16th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Bingbing Fan
    Bingbing Fan

    Bingbing fan is a chinese actress known for her roles in popular chinese and international films.

  • Marc Anthony
    Marc Anthony

    Marc anthony is an american singer known for his latin music and romantic ballads.

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Nick Jonas
    Nick Jonas

    American guitarist and singer (jonas brothers).

  • Alexis Bledel
    Alexis Bledel

    American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Gilmore Girls'.

  • Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler

    Amy Poehler is a successful actress, comedian, and co-founder of the online platform 'Smart Girls at the Party.

  • David Copperfield
    David Copperfield

    American magician and natural-born performer, who is world famous for his spectacular productions of around 500 live performances per year...

  • Richard Marx
    Richard Marx

    Richard marx is a grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'right here waiting' and 'hold on to the nights'.

  • Kyla Pratt
    Kyla Pratt

    Kyla pratt is an american actress known for her roles in the television series 'one on one' and the 'dr.

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September 16, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 3 days old,

or 3365 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23561 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 16, 1959?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 16, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 16, 1959.

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September 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on September 16th?

Famous deaths on September 16th:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Jane Powell
    Jane Powell

    American actress and singer.

  • Sheb Wooley
    Sheb Wooley

    American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2003).

  • Dempsy Levy

    Contributed to the development of the theory of quarks and quantum chromodynamics.

  • Kenay Kuroda

    Japanese physicist known for his contributions to particle physics.

  • Adelma Lutz

    Brazilian biologist and feminist known for her research on tropical diseases.

  • Syvilla Fort

    Renowned dancer and choreographer.

  • Samanthan Smith

    Known for her work in environmental conservation and nuclear disarmament.

  • Sakae Osugi

    Japanese anarchist and feminist activist.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 16th

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September 16, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 16, 1959:

  • Mexico - Independence Day (from Spain; proclaimed 1810, recognised 1821, instituted 1825; See Fiestas Patrias)
  • Also see September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Cyprian, Pope Cornelius, Saint Ludmila
  • In ancient Greece, the third day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates walked to the sea at Phaleron and purified themselves in the water.
  • Papua New Guinea - Independence Day (from Australia, 1975)

Observances on September 16, 1959:

  • International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  • International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
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September 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 16, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 14th and September 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

September 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Three Bells
  2. - Sleep Walk
  3. - I'm Gonna Get Married
  4. - Sea Of Love
  5. - ('Til) I Kissed You

September 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1959 was Only Sixteen by Craig Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

September 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Only Sixteen
  2. - Living Doll
  3. - Here Comes Summer
  4. - Lonely Boy
  5. - China Tea

September 16, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1959 was I'm Gonna Get Married by Lloyd Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

September 16, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm Gonna Get Married
  2. - I Want To Walk You Home
  3. - Thank You Pretty Baby
  4. - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
  5. - Sleep Walk

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September 16, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 16, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Le chemin des écoliers

Le chemin des écoliers

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Michel Boisrond

Starring: Françoise Arnoul, Bourvil, Lino Ventura, Alain Delon

The FBI Story

The FBI Story

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton, Larry Pennell

Cover Girl Killer

Cover Girl Killer

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Terry Bishop

Starring: Harry H. Corbett, Felicity Young, Spencer Teakle, Victor Brooks

Killers of Kilimanjaro

Killers of Kilimanjaro

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Robert Taylor, Anthony Newley, Anne Aubrey, Grégoire Aslan

Five Gates to Hell

Five Gates to Hell

Release year: 1959

Directed by: James Clavell

Starring: Dolores Michaels, Patricia Owens, Neville Brand, Ken Scott

September 16, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Five Fingers

Five Fingers

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kevin Barker

The Dennis O'Keefe Show

The Dennis O'Keefe Show

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Abby Berlin

Tell It to the Marines

Tell It to the Marines

Release year: 1959

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Tightrope

Tightrope

Release year: 1959

Written by:

Starring: Mike Connors

Country: United States of America

The Moonstone

The Moonstone

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Reginald Barker

September 16, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 16, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lady Chatterly'S Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterly'S Lover

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

The Elements Of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White

The Elements Of Style

By:

You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.

The Thirteenth Apostle by Eugene Vale

The Thirteenth Apostle

By:

Los Angeles Times: This is what great novels are made of. . . This book is powerful and important. "This

The Flame Trees Of Thika by Elspeth Huxley

The Flame Trees Of Thika

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Elspeth Huxley and her parents set out in an open cart to travel to Thika, Kenya with her parents. They built a house out of grass and ate damask cloth as pioneer settlers.

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

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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.

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Who was the US President on September 16, 1959?

On September 16, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 16, 1959?

On September 16, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 16, 1959?

On September 16, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 16th?

September 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of September. 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 September 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - After being closed for "an ongoing law enforcement investigation into criminal activity at sacramento peak", the sunspot solar observatory will reopen monday. a suspect in this investigation could pose a risk to the safety and security of residents and staff.
  • 2017 - Ryanair, an irish low-cost airline cancels 82 sunday flight to ireland as part of a six-week-long program to eliminate 40 to 50 flights per day to clear its crew vacation backlog. this is to comply with the requirements of the irish aviation authority by the end of 2012.
  • 2016 - War in north-west pakistan: at least 28 people are killed and 31 injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque located in mohmand agency. jamaat-ul ahrar claims responsibility.

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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 September 1959?

September 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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Wednesday September 16, 1959