Thursday June 18, 1959: on this day

June 18, 1959 was the 169th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 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 June 18, 1959, who was born and died on June 18, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 18, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton), movies (e.g. North by Northwest, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Long Shot) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 18, 1959?


June 18, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 169th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1959 can also be written as 6/18/1959 in the US and as 18/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

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June 18, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 18, 1959:

  • First telecast transmitted from england to us.
  • The film ''the nun's story'', based on the best-selling novel, is released. audrey hepburn stars as the title character she later says that this is her favorite film role. the film is a box-office hit, and is nominated for several oscars.
  • Sean lemass becomes the third taoiseach of ireland.
  • Convicted manhattan project spy klaus fuchs is released after only nine years in a british prison and allowed to emigrate to dresden, east germany where he resumes a scientific career.
  • Elizabeth ii (queen of canada) and u.s. president dwight eisenhower open the saint lawrence seaway.
  • ''darby o'gill and the little people'', a film based on h.t. kavanagh's short stories, is released in the u.s. by the walt disney company after a world premiere in ireland.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 18, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:03 pm and setting at 04:26 am.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.

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Who was born on June 18, 1959?


Famous people born on June 18, 1959:

  • Roland Siegwart

    Renowned robotics engineer known for his work in autonomous systems.

  • Joe Ansolabehere

    American animation screenwriter and producer.

  • Johnny Clary

    American wrestler and ku klux klan leader (d.2014).

  • Gail Vaz-Oxlade
  • Catherine Malabou
  • Viveca Sten
  • Oscar Tacchi
  • Antonio Mazzaracchio
  • Andreas Bergmann
  • Massimo Iosa Ghini
  • Patrizio de Lollis
  • Babi Badalov

Whose famous birthday is on June 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 18th:

  • Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartney

    British musician, best known for being part of the legendary group "the beatles".

  • Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini

    Ingrid bergman, a noted italian-american family, is the daughter of roberto rossellini and isotta rossellini.

  • Raffaella Carrà
    Raffaella Carrà

    Raffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance...

  • Jamel Debbouze
    Jamel Debbouze

    French and moroccan comedian, producer, director, and screenwriter.

  • Amanda Lear
    Amanda Lear

    She is a transvestite from vietnam and possibly transsexual.

  • Bernard Giraudeau
    Bernard Giraudeau

    French actor, writer, producer, director and scriptwriter.

  • Meaghan Rath
    Meaghan Rath

    Meaghan Rath is a Canadian actress and journalist, best known for her roles in the television series Being Human and Hawaii Five-0.

  • Willa Holland
    Willa Holland

    Willa holland is an american actress and model known for her roles in the tv series 'the o.c.

  • Richard Madden
    Richard Madden

    Richard madden is a scottish actor known for his role as robb stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Marie Gillain
    Marie Gillain

    Belgian actress.

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


You are 64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 7 days old,

or 3384 weeks

or 23688 days old,

if you were born on June 18, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 18, 1959?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 18th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 18, 1959:

  • Ethel Barrymore

    American actress, descendant of a nine-generation theatrical family.

  • Ethel Barrymore [Blythe]

    Actress (none other than the lonely), who dies at 79.

  • Chico Netto
  • Vincenzo Cardarelli

What famous deaths happened on June 18th?

Famous deaths on June 18th:

  • Joan Caulfield
    Joan Caulfield

    American actress and former model.

  • Nancy Marchand
    Nancy Marchand

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • Pedro Armendáriz
    Pedro Armendáriz

    Jr.

  • Olita Chen

    Prominent figure in international diplomacy.

  • Balen Wilde

    Famous for his witty and satirical plays.

  • Arli Müller

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Myosha Chen

    Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Derec Jones

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of physics.

  • Farrin Behr

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Joseh Saramago

    Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese author known for his unique writing style.

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


Holidays on June 18, 1959:

  • Seychelles - National Day.
  • Brazil - Chemist's Day.
  • Father's Day, US, UK, Chile (2006).
  • Autistic Pride Day, beginning in 2005.

Observances on June 18, 1959:

  • International Day for Countering Hate Speech
  • Sustainable Gastronomy Day
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June 18, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 18, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 15th and June 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 18, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 15th and June 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  2. - Personality
  3. - Dream Lover
  4. - Quiet Village
  5. - Kansas City

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 18, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 15th and June 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roulette
  2. - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
  3. - Dream Lover
  4. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  5. - I've Waited So Long

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on June 18, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 15th and June 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Kansas City
  2. - Personality
  3. - So Fine
  4. - Dream Lover
  5. - So Close

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

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

North by Northwest

North by Northwest

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis

Country: United States of America

Anatomy of a Murder

Anatomy of a Murder

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Goliath and the Barbarians

Goliath and the Barbarians

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Carlo Campogalliani

Starring: Steve Reeves, Chelo Alonso, Bruce Cabot, Giulia Rubini

Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Otto Preminger, Rouben Mamoulian

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey

Country: United States of America

Darby O'Gill and the Little People

Darby O'Gill and the Little People

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, Sean Connery, Jimmy O'Dea

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Long Shot

Long Shot

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

For Better or Worse

For Better or Worse

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jason Alexander

For Love or Money

For Love or Money

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mark Murphy

Brenner

Brenner

Release year: 1959

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Daniel Ray

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

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

What We Must Know About Communism by Harry and Bonaro Overstreet

What We Must Know About Communism

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This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

By:

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 …

The Little World Of Stanton Delaplane by Stanton Delaplane

The Little World Of Stanton Delaplane

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The Light Infantry Ball by Hamilton Basso

The Light Infantry Ball

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Hamilton Basso, The Light Infantry Ball 1959 1st edition. Hardcover, 476 pages. Published by Doubleday & Company.

Command The Morning by Pearl S. Buck

Command The Morning

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Command the Morning-Atomic scientist to develop the atom bomb

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Who was the US President on June 18, 1959?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 18, 1959?

On June 18, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about June 18th?

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

  • 2019 - Relations iran-united states: iran's president hassan rouhani said that iran would not wage war against any country in response to the united states accusing iran of attacking two oil tankers in gulf of oman last week.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict: a palestinian man is killed while trying to alter the israel-gaza border’s automated defenses. they explode.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bombing attack coordinated on a gardez police station in paktia province leaves dozens dead and many others injured.

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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 June 1959?

June 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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