Thursday March 19, 1959: on this day

March 19, 1959 was the 78th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 19, 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 19, 1959, who was born and died on March 19, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 19, 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 19th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 19, 1959?


March 19, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 78th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1959 can also be written as 3/19/1959 in the US and as 19/3/1959 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 1959 in March 1959 calendar

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March 19, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 19, 1959:

  • 1st impressions opens at alvin theater nyc for 84 performances
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  • Two other islands join addu in the united suvadive republic (abolished september 1963), in the maldives islands.
  • Busch gardens in tampa, florida opens.
  • The dalai lama is granted asylum in india.

March 19, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 19, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th 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 19, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 19, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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March 19, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 19, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 19, 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 19, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 12:45 pm and setting at 03:06 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 19, 1959?


Famous people born on March 19, 1959:

  • Satsuki Katayama

    Japanese politician who served as the Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs.

  • Julia London

    Writer.

  • Luc Besson

    Director.

  • Shelley Burch

    Tucson, arizona -- actress (one life to live and identity crisis).

  • Shelly Burch in Tucson

    Arizona, usa; actress (delila-one life to live, identity crisis).

  • Serguei Dounovetz

    French screenwriter and writer, a french writer of detective fiction and children's literature.

  • Terry Hall

    English singer-songwriter (the specials fun boy 3 the colourfield and vegas).

  • Kevin Moreton

    English actor.

  • Serge Grouard
  • Terry Hall (singer)
  • Joe Morrone
  • Giuseppina Cirulli
  • Ruth Coker Burks
  • Beppe Gandolfo
  • Marcelo Gleiser
  • Anthony Marinelli
  • Patrizia Rossetti

Whose famous birthday is on March 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 19th:

  • Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis

    American actor.

  • Ursula Andress
    Ursula Andress

    Swiss actress and sex icon of the 1960s.

  • Glenn Close
    Glenn Close

    American actress, born to a surgeon and a 12th-generation new englander who was raised on a 500-acre family estate.

  • Patrick McGoohan
    Patrick McGoohan

    American-born british actor, best known for his roles in the tv series "the prisoner", 1961-1965.

  • Philip Roth
    Philip Roth

    American author, educator and novelist who taught at princeton as well as at writer's workshops.

  • Simone Renant
    Simone Renant

    France actor.

  • Simon Yam
    Simon Yam

    Hong kong producer and actor.

  • Phyllis Newman
    Phyllis Newman

    American actress and singer (d. 2019).

  • Irving Wallace
    Irving Wallace

    American writer, who at one point had a worldwide readership of over 600 million people.

  • Tanushree Dutta
    Tanushree Dutta

    Femina miss india 2004, indian actress and model femina miss india 2004.

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March 19, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years old,

or 780 months

or 3391 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23742 days old,

if you were born on March 19, 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 March 19, 1959?

There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 19, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 19, 1959.

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March 19, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 19, 1959:

  • Umberto Barbaro

What famous deaths happened on March 19th?

Famous deaths on March 19th:

  • Paul Scofield
    Paul Scofield

    Hurst, england -- actor.

  • Cesare Danova
    Cesare Danova

    American film and television actor (born in 1926).

  • Richard Beckinsale
    Richard Beckinsale

    Actor (doing time.

  • Arthur C. Clarke

    A British science fiction writer, science writer, and futurist, best known for the novel '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

  • Loui de Broglie

    Known for his research in quantum theory, particularly the wave-particle duality of matter.

  • Jaime Sabines

    Mexican contemporary poet.

  • Rosamae Rohr

    Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.

  • Chandell Shorter

    Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.

  • Stephen Wise

    Stephen Wise was a prominent American Reform rabbi and Zionist leader.

  • Luverna Wiedemann

    Renowned physicist known for her contributions to quantum mechanics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 19th

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March 19, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 19, 1959:

  • Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain.
  • Roman Catholicism and Church of England - Saint Joseph's Day for Saint Joseph of Nazareth, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stepfather of Jesus; patron saint of Belgium, a good death, carpenters hence also (alternative) Father's Day in Spain, Portugal, Belgium
  • Mojoday in Discordianism
  • The swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano in California.
  • The first day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.

Saints celebrated on March 19, 1959:

  • Saint Adeltrudis (d.670)
  • Saint Landoald
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March 19, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 19, 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 19, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 19, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 19, 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 19, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 19, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 19, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 19, 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 19, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 19, 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 19, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 19, 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 19, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 19, 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 19, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 19, 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 19, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 19, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Coming Of The New Deal by Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr.

The Coming Of The New Deal

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This book, Volume 2, in Schlesinger’s Age of Roosevelt series, describes Roosevelt's first turbulent years in the White House.

What We Must Know About Communism by Harry and Bonaro Overstreet

What We Must Know About Communism

By:

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.

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. ...

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.

Nautilus 90 North by William R. Anderson

Nautilus 90 North

By:

The first transpolar submarine journey from the Pacific Ocean into the Atlantic was commanded by the commander of the Nautilus. He relates the tension and excitement of the journey to the North Pole.

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Who was the US President on March 19, 1959?

On March 19, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 19, 1959?

On March 19, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 19, 1959?

On March 19, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 19th?

March 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, international military intervention against isil, battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian democratic forces announces progress in syria following the capture of an isil camp near baghuz.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin - the turkish-backed free syrian army rebels pillage the syrian city afrin.
  • 2017 - New zealand-united states relations : new zealand expelled an unnamed diplomat from the united states after he refused to waive immunity in a police investigation.

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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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