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December 17, 1959 was the 351st day of the year 1959, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1959, who was born and died on December 17, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell), movies (e.g. Our Man in Havana, directed by Carol Reed), TV series (e.g. Hudson'S Bay) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1959?
- December 17, 1959: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1959?
- December 17, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1959?
What day of the week was December 17, 1959?
December 17, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1959 can also be written as 12/17/1959 in the US and as 17/12/1959 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1959:
- On the beach, is 1st film to premiere on both sides of iron curtain
- 1st movie opening simultaneously in major cities (on the beach)
December 17, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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December 17, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:01 pm and setting at 09:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.
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Who was born on December 17, 1959?
Famous people born on December 17, 1959:
![Gregg Araki]()
Gregg ArakiHe is an american filmmaker with japanese heritage and ambiguous sexuality.
- Hervé Di Rosa
French contemporary painter.
- Bob Stinson
American songwriter and guitarist (d. 1995).
- Tammie Green in Somerset
Ohio, usa; lpga golfer (1989 du maurier ltd classic).
- Albert King
American basketball player and sportscaster.
- Michelle Mackall in Washington DC
Usa; lpga golfer (1995 friendly's-32nd).
- Alexander Lebedev
Businessman.
- Pascal Simbikangwa
- Lionel Chamoulaud
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 4 months old,
or 772 months and 8 days old,
or 3358 weeks
or 23506 days old,
if you were born on December 17, 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 December 17, 1959?
There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1959.
December 17, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1959:
- Paul Kohl
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 17, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Ernie Fields - In The Mood
- Frankie Avalon - Why
December 17, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 17, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat
December 17, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 17, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- Sammy Turner - Always
- Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
- The Spacemen - The Clouds
- The Drifters - Dance With Me
December 17, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Our Man in Havana
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Carol Reed
Starring: Alec Guinness, Maureen O'Hara, Burl Ives, Ernie Kovacs
Country: United States of America
Anari
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Starring: Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Lalita Pawar, Shubha Khote
Dhool Ka Phool
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Mala Sinha, Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna
Heller in Pink Tights
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Cukor
Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Margaret O'Brien, Steve Forrest
The Immoral Mr. Teas
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Russ Meyer
Starring: Bill Teas, Ann Peters, Marilyn Wesley, Michele Roberts
December 17, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:
Hudson's Bay
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Irving Pichel
On the Spot
Release year: 1959
Showtime
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom Dey
Take It Easy
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha
Not for Hire
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mike Cajuin
Country: United States of America
December 17, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Elements Of Style
By: William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
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 War Lover
By: John Hersey
THE WAR LOVER tells the story of Buzz Morrow, a pilot who loves war and military duty. Hersey argues that wars are only possible because of men like Buzz, who enjoy them.
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …
Groucho And Me
By: Groucho Marx
Groucho tells Groucho's story of the Marx Brothers, their poverty in New York's Upper East Side. He has impeccable timing, hilarious humor, irreverent humor and a great sense of the absurd.
Who was the US President on December 17, 1959?
On December 17, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1959?
On December 17, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1959?
On December 17, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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 December 1959?
December 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
