Sunday January 18, 1959: on this day

January 18, 1959 was the 18th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 18, 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 January 18, 1959, who was born and died on January 18, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks), movies (e.g. Sleeping Beauty, directed by Clyde Geronimi), TV series (e.g. The Third Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 18th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1959?


January 18, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 18th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1959 can also be written as 1/18/1959 in the US and as 18/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

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January 18, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1959:

  • Ruth jessen wins lpga tampa golf open.

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January 18, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 18, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 18th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 January 18, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 12:18 pm and setting at 02:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.

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Who was born on January 18, 1959?


Famous people born on January 18, 1959:

  • Bob Rosenberg

    Rocker (will to power).

  • Lydia Bree

    American gymnast who was a rhythmic gymnast and entered the summer olympics 1984.

  • Dagmar Lurz
  • Brigitte Glur
  • Acharya Dev Vrat
  • Stéphane Ganeff
  • Bruno Gattai
  • Antonio Socci
  • Park Young-soo
  • Rosario Picone
  • Soheila Jolodarzadeh

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

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January 18, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 10 days old,

or 3401 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23811 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 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 January 18, 1959?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 18, 1959.

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January 18, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1959:

  • Rita Sacchetto

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1959:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 18, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 18, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Chipmunk Song
  2. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  3. - My Happiness
  4. - Gotta Travel On
  5. - To Know Him, Is To Love Him

January 18, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 18, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Only Make Believe
  2. - The Day The Rains Came
  3. - Hoots Mon
  4. - Baby Face
  5. - To Know Him Is To Love Him

January 18, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 18, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lonely Teardrops
  2. - Stagger Lee
  3. - A Lover's Question
  4. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  5. - Whole Lotta Loving

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January 18, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Clyde Geronimi

Starring: Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton

Country: United States of America

The Law

The Law

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Pierre Brasseur, Marcello Mastroianni, Melina Mercouri

The Trap

The Trap

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Norman Panama

Starring: Richard Widmark, Lee J. Cobb, Tina Louise, Earl Holliman

The Last Blitzkrieg

The Last Blitzkrieg

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Arthur Dreifuss

Starring: Van Johnson, Kerwin Mathews, Dick York, Larry Storch

Room at the Top

Room at the Top

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jack Clayton

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears, Donald Wolfit

Country: United States of America

January 18, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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:

The Third Man

The Third Man

Release year: 1959

Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Our Mutual Friend

Our Mutual Friend

Release year: 1958

The Lost King

The Lost King

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Stephen Frears

All Aboard

All Aboard

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Fred Levine

Championship Bridge with Charles Goren

Championship Bridge with Charles Goren

Release year: 1959

Starring: Charles Goren, Alex Dreier

Country: United States of America

January 18, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The New Testament In Modern English by J.B. Phillips

The New Testament In Modern English

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The New Testament In Modern English was published in 1958 and is one of the most lively and dynamic translations ever to appear in print. Phillips' translation of Holy Scripture into modern English is easy to understand and powerful for …

Breakfast At Tiffany'S by Truman Capote

Breakfast At Tiffany'S

By:

Truman Capote's seductive and romantic masterpiece created a woman whose name is now part of American culture.

The Great Chicago Fire by Robert Cromie

The Great Chicago Fire

By:

This oversized, illustrated edition reprints one of the most important narrative histories about the fire. More than 150 photographs and illustrations.

The Best Of Everything by Rona Jaffe

The Best Of Everything

By:

It was 1958 when Rona Jaffe's brilliant page-turner first appeared. This book changed the face of contemporary fiction. While some readers were shocked by the story, millions more were captivated when they saw their own reflections in it.

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.

history

Who was the US President on January 18, 1959?

On January 18, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1959?

On January 18, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1959?

On January 18, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of January. 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 January 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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 January 1959?

January 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Sunday January 18, 1959