Tuesday July 21, 1959: on this day

July 21, 1959 was the 202nd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 21, 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 July 21, 1959, who was born and died on July 21, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 21, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lonely Boy by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. The Scapegoat, directed by Robert Hamer), TV series (e.g. Snakes And Ladders) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 21st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 21, 1959?


July 21, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1959 can also be written as 7/21/1959 in the US and as 21/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

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July 21, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 1959:

  • Red sox are last team to use a black player (pumpsie green)
  • First atomic-powered merchant ship, savannah, christened, at camden, new jersey, usa.
  • Elijah jerry ''pumpsie'' green becomes the first african-american to play for the boston red sox, the last team to integrate. he came in as a pinch runner for vic wertz and stayed in as shortstop in a 2-1 loss to the chicago white sox.
  • Ns , the first nuclear-powered cargo-passenger ship, is launched as a showcase for dwight d. eisenhower's "atoms for peace" initiative.

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July 21, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 21, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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July 21, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 21, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 July 21, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:15 pm and setting at 08:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.

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Who was born on July 21, 1959?


Famous people born on July 21, 1959:

  • Caroline Tresca

    French tv host, stage actor, painter, great-granddaughter to composer vincent d'indy.

  • Paul Vautin

    Australian rugby league player, coach, and sportscaster.

  • Gene Miles

    Australian rugby league player and sportscaster.

  • Reha Muhtar

    Turkish journalist.

  • Michèle De Mey

    Belgian choreographer and dancer, who started her dance company "astragale" in 1990.

  • Stuart Young-Black

    Cheshire, england -- canadian equestrian (1996 olympics).

  • Rossana Casale

    Italian singer.

  • Paolo Pietrapiana
  • Dario Tonani
  • Viktor Čanov
  • Julia Pierson

Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Romeo Santos
    Romeo Santos

    Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

  • Aashish Chaudhary
    Aashish Chaudhary

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio

    Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett

    Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg

    French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

  • Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray

    An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

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July 21, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 29 days old,

or 3378 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23649 days old,

if you were born on July 21, 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 July 21, 1959?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 21, 1959.

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July 21, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 21, 1959:

  • Riccardo Filangieri
  • Nils Granfelt
  • Archibald Selwyn

What famous deaths happened on July 21st?

Famous deaths on July 21st:

  • Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees

    English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

  • Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone

    For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

  • John Heard
    John Heard

    American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

  • Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman

    Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

  • Leisel Mueller

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

  • Arwilda Davis

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Adoria Klenk

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

  • Bruk Dumitriu

    Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Johnye Strickland

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 21st

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July 21, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 21, 1959:

  • St. Zoticus
  • St. Victor of Marseilles
  • St. Barhadbesciabus
  • St. Arbogastus
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
  • Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
  • Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
  • Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
  • Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
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July 21, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 21, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 20th and July 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 21, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely Boy
  2. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  3. - Tiger
  4. - Waterloo
  5. - Personality

July 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 21, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dream Lover
  2. - A Teenager In Love
  3. - Battle Of New Orleans
  4. - Roulette
  5. - Living Doll

July 21, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 21, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Personality
  2. - There Goes My Baby
  3. - You're So Fine
  4. - What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
  5. - There Is Something On Your Mind

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July 21, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 21, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Hamer

Starring: Alec Guinness, Bette Davis, Nicole Maurey, Irene Worth

The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Sidney Miller

Starring: Lou Costello, Dorothy Provine, Gale Gordon, Jimmy Conlin

The Tingler

The Tingler

Release year: 1959

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn, Darryl Hickman, Patricia Cutts

Country: United States of America

Blue Denim

Blue Denim

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Philip Dunne

Starring: Carol Lynley, Brandon De Wilde, Macdonald Carey, Marsha Hunt

Return of the Fly

Return of the Fly

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Vincent Price, Brett Halsey, David Frankham, John Sutton

July 21, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 21, 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:

Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Navneet Choujar

Wonderful World

Wonderful World

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kalle Max Hofmann

Something in the City

Something in the City

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Maclean Rogers

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

July 21, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 21, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 …

Lady Chatterly'S Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterly'S Lover

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Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

By:

"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

The Young Titan by F. Van Wyck Mason

The Young Titan

By:

A young warrior is history-fiction

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Who was the US President on July 21, 1959?

On July 21, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1959?

On July 21, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 21, 1959?

On July 21, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 21st?

July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of July. 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 July 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
  • 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.

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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 July 1959?

July 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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