Tuesday March 17, 1959: on this day

March 17, 1959 was the 76th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 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 March 17, 1959, who was born and died on March 17, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Venus by Frankie Avalon), movies (e.g. Compulsion, directed by Richard Fleischer), TV series (e.g. Lili) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 17, 1959?


March 17, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 76th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1959 can also be written as 3/17/1959 in the US and as 17/3/1959 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1959 in March 1959 calendar

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March 17, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1959:

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March 17, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on March 17th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 17, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 17, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:57 am and setting at 01:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1959.

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Who was born on March 17, 1959?


Famous people born on March 17, 1959:

  • Danny Ainge

    American basketball player and former coach of the phoenix suns.

  • Paul Black

    American singer-songwriter/drummer (l.

  • Christian Clemenson

    American actor.

  • Flavor Flav

    Musician.

  • Jens Stoltenberg

    Politician.

  • Terry Hall

    (special, fun boy 3).

  • Brian Douglas Jones in Auckland

    New zealand; tornado class yachter (olympics-1996).

  • Mike Lindup

    British rock keyboardist/singer (level 42 - "hot water").

  • Alba Milana
  • Armando Punzo
  • Giovanni Scalzo
  • Maricel Voinea
  • Charles Jason Gordon
  • Jan Karaś
  • Tomáš Kříž
  • José Leandro Ferreira
  • Andrej Rėmovič Belousov

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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March 17, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years and 2 days old,

or 780 months and 2 days old,

or 3392 weeks

or 23744 days old,

if you were born on March 17, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 1959?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 17, 1959.

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March 17, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 17, 1959:

  • Heinrich Voigtsberger
  • Sirio Santucci
  • Raffaele D'Alessandro

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Phinley Chapman

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

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March 17, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 17, 1959:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1959:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 16th and March 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 17, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 17, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Venus
  2. - Charlie Brown
  3. - Alvin's Harmonica
  4. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  5. - Stagger Lee

March 17, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 17, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - As I Love You
  2. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  3. - Side Saddle
  4. - A Pub With No Beer
  5. - Petite Fleur

March 17, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 17, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 17, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  2. - I Cried A Tear
  3. - Charlie Brown
  4. - Stagger Lee
  5. - Lonely Teardrops

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March 17, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 17, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Compulsion

Compulsion

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Orson Welles, Dean Stockwell, Diane Varsi, Bradford Dillman

Country: United States of America

Pete Kelly's Blues

Pete Kelly's Blues

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jack Webb

Starring: Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien, Peggy Lee

Al Capone

Al Capone

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Richard Wilson

Starring: Rod Steiger, Martin Balsam, Fay Spain, James Gregory

Country: United States of America

Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, George Raft

Country: United States of America

Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson

Country: United States of America

March 17, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Lili

Lili

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Charles Walters

Border Patrol

Border Patrol

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum

The Scarf

The Scarf

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Neil Willoughby

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Hardy Martins

Face to Face

Face to Face

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Lou Antonio

March 17, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 17, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Watch That Ends The Night by Hugh MacLennan

The Watch That Ends The Night

By:

George and Catherine Stewart share the burden of Catherine Stewart's heart disease. This could lead to her death at any moment.

Around The World With Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis

Around The World With Auntie Mame

By:

Encore, Encore! Encore, Encore! . .

The Proud Possessors by Aline B. Saarinen

The Proud Possessors

By:

The Proud Owners: The lives and times of some adventurous [Hardcover] Jan 01, 1958 SAARINEN.Aline B. ...

Elizabeth The Great by Elizabeth Jenkins

Elizabeth The Great

By:

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.

From The Terrace by John O'Hara

From The Terrace

By:

This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.

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Who was the US President on March 17, 1959?

On March 17, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1959?

On March 17, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1959?

On March 17, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. 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 March 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

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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 March 1959?

March 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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