Tuesday November 17, 1959: on this day

November 17, 1959 was the 321st day of the year 1959, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is November 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 November 17, 1959, who was born and died on November 17, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 17, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. Ballad of a Soldier, directed by Grigoriy Chukhray), TV series (e.g. Showtime) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 17, 1959?


November 17, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 321st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1959 can also be written as 11/17/1959 in the US and as 17/11/1959 in UK and Europe.

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November 17, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 17, 1959:

  • Giants slugger willie mccovey wins nl rookie of year
  • William shea shows proposed nyc stadium with transparent roof
  • De beers firm of south africa announces synthetic diamond.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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The moon phase on November 17, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:35 pm and setting at 09:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.

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Who was born on November 17, 1959?


Famous people born on November 17, 1959:

  • Terry Fenwick

    Manager and english footballer.

  • William R. Moses

    American actor and producer.

  • Jaanus Tamkivi

    Estonian politician.

  • Kate Thompson

    Author.

  • William R Moses in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actor (cole - falcon crest).

  • Sheryl WuDunn

    Businesswoman.

  • Thomas Allofs
  • Francesco Vicario
  • Alexis Touably Youlo
  • Juan Carlos Pérez Rojo

Whose famous birthday is on November 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 17th:

  • Rachel McAdams
    Rachel McAdams

    Rachel mcadams is a canadian actress known for her roles in popular films such as mean girls, the notebook, and spotlight.

  • Sophie Marceau
    Sophie Marceau

    French actress, seen with mel gibson in her first english-speaking role as "braveheart".

  • Jeff Buckley
    Jeff Buckley

    American musician who made his debut in the avant-garde clubs scene of the 1990s.

  • Martin Scorsese
    Martin Scorsese

    American film director and award-winning filmmaker scorsese is well-known for his fascination with the dark side of life.

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Ross
    Jonathan Ross

    Jonathan ross is a british tv show host known for his wit, humor, and interviewing skills on various talk shows and award ceremonies.

  • Tom Ellis
    Tom Ellis

    Tom ellis is a british tv actor best known for his role as lucifer morningstar in the tv series lucifer.

  • Lauren Hutton
    Lauren Hutton

    American actress, supermodel and tv personality.

  • Peter Cook
    Peter Cook

    British comedian and satirist.

  • Claudia Pandolfi
    Claudia Pandolfi

    Italian actress, who was a star in the film "ovosodo" as a child, is highly regarded.

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


You are 64 years 5 months old,

or 773 months and 6 days old,

or 3362 weeks

or 23534 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 17, 1959?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 17, 1959:

  • Heitor Villa-Lobos

    Heitor Villa-Lobos was a Brazilian composer, described as the single most significant creative figure in 20th-century Brazilian art music.

  • Jackob Nielsen

    Danish biologist known for his work on the nervous system of invertebrates.

  • Leopoldo Zurlo
  • Saverio Gatto
  • Robert Roth

What famous deaths happened on November 17th?

Famous deaths on November 17th:

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Clive Brook
    Clive Brook

    Actor/director (on approval), dead at 87.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Marek Perepeczko
    Marek Perepeczko

    Polish actor and director (b. 1942).

  • Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle

    American actress (born 1920).

  • Ernestine Schumann-Heink
    Ernestine Schumann-Heink

    Austrian opera singer who sang in oratorios, concerts, and in vaudeville.

  • Ruth Donnelly
    Ruth Donnelly

    Comedian, who dies in new york city at the age of 86.

  • Naunton Wayne
    Naunton Wayne

    Actor (dead of night), dies in 69.

  • Avalin Khan

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Chanc Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on November 17th

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


Holidays on November 17, 1959:

  • Slovakia - Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day commemorating the beginning of the Velvet Revolution in 1989.
  • Life Day
  • International Students Day
  • R.C. Saints - Elisabeth of Hungary; Gregory of Tours; Hilda of Whitby; Hugh of Lincoln
  • Also see November 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Observances on November 17, 1959:

  • World Philosophy Day [UNESCO]
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November 17, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1959 was Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

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

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

  1. - Mr. Blue
  2. - Mack The Knife
  3. - Don't You Know
  4. - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
  5. - Heartaches By The Number

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 1959 was Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

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

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

  1. - Travellin' Light
  2. - Mack The Knife
  3. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  4. - Red River Rock
  5. - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

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

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

  1. - So Many Ways
  2. - Dance With Me
  3. - Don't You Know
  4. - Mr. Blue
  5. - Poison Ivy

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

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

Ballad of a Soldier

Ballad of a Soldier

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray

Starring: Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova, Nikolay Kryuchkov

Country: United States of America

Operation Petticoat

Operation Petticoat

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill

Country: United States of America

Expresso Bongo

Expresso Bongo

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Val Guest

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Cliff Richard

The Atomic Submarine

The Atomic Submarine

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Spencer Gordon Bennet

Starring: Arthur Franz, Dick Foran, Brett Halsey, Tom Conway

Ben Hur

Ben Hur

Release year: 1959

Directed by: William R. Kowalchuk Jr.

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

Take It Easy

Take It Easy

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha

Not for Hire

Not for Hire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mike Cajuin

Country: United States of America

Shotgun Slade

Shotgun Slade

Release year: 1959

Country: United States of America

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

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

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

The Darkness And The Dawn by Thomas B. Costain

The Darkness And The Dawn

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The Darkness and the Dawn

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

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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 …

Poor No More by Robert Ruark

Poor No More

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In Very Good Condition. The boards were taped by the previous owner. Tape ghosts on the outsides of boards.

The Lotus Eaters by Gerald Green

The Lotus Eaters

By:

Fast shipping, usually the same day.

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.

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Who was the US President on November 17, 1959?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 17, 1959?

On November 17, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about November 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: following months of fighting, the syrian government forces take back control of tulul al-safa, south syria from isil.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: 2017 western iraq campaign: the iraqi army seizes rawa from islamic state in iraq & the levant (isil). it was the last iraqi town that isil held.
  • 2016 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least ten people were killed in a car bomb attack in azaz, aleppo governorate.

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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 November 1959?

November 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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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