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December 22, 1959 was the 356th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 22, 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 December 22, 1959, who was born and died on December 22, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell), movies (e.g. Our Man in Havana, directed by Carol Reed), TV series (e.g. The Secret Garden) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 22nd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 22, 1959?
- December 22, 1959: What happened on that day?
- December 22, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 22, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 22, 1959?
- December 22, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 22, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- December 22, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 22, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- December 22, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 22, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 22, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 22, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on December 22, 1959?
What day of the week was December 22, 1959?
December 22, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 356th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 22, 1959 can also be written as 12/22/1959 in the US and as 22/12/1959 in UK and Europe.
December 22, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 22, 1959:
- Continental league awards its last franchise to dallas-fort worth.
- New york rangers' goalie marcel paille wears a customized mask.
December 22, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 22, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 22, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 22, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 December 22, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:55 pm and setting at 12:12 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.
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Who was born on December 22, 1959?
Famous people born on December 22, 1959:
- Bernd Schuster
German manager and footballer.
- Florence Griffith Joyner
Athlete.
- Wolf Larson
- John Patitucci
- Franck Tanasi
- Federico Bucci
- Erica Rivolta
- Niccolò Ghedini
- Noureddine Bedoui
- Giovanni Sabatini
- Alfredo Urdaci
Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:
![Vanessa Paradis]()
Vanessa ParadisFrench actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.
![Ralph Fiennes]()
Ralph FiennesEnglish actor.
![Jean-Baptiste Maunier]()
Jean-Baptiste MaunierFrench singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.
![Ted Cruz]()
Ted CruzTexas senator of the united states.
![Meghan Trainor]()
Meghan TrainorAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Robin Gibb]()
Robin GibbBritish-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.
![Jordin Sparks]()
Jordin SparksAmerican singer and american idol winner.
![Maurice Gibb]()
Maurice GibbBritish-american musician.
![Dina Meyer]()
Dina MeyerAmerican actress.
![Lady Bird Johnson]()
Lady Bird JohnsonFirst lady of the united states (born in 1912).
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 22nd
December 22, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 4 months old,
or 772 months and 2 days old,
or 3357 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23500 days old,
if you were born on December 22, 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 December 22, 1959?
There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 22, 1959.
December 22, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 22, 1959:
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
- Eraldo Fico
- Pasquale Jannaccone
- Ekaterina Aleksandrovna Jur'evskaja
What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?
Famous deaths on December 22nd:
![Don DeFore]()
Don DeForeActor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.
![Christine Cavanaugh]()
Christine CavanaughAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Helene Stanley]()
Helene StanleyActress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).
- Samuel Beckett
Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.
- Gera Eliot
Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.
- Libbey Owens
Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.
- Annaston Eliot
Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.
- John Chisum
Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.
- Beatryce Potter
Renowned children's book author known for her imaginative stories.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd
December 22, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 22, 1959:
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
- Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
December 22, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 22, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
- Frankie Avalon - Why
- Marty Robbins - El Paso
- Miss Toni Fisher - The Big Hurt
- Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
December 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat
December 22, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 22, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
- The Spacemen - The Clouds
- Sammy Turner - Always
- Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
December 22, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 22, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Our Man in Havana
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Carol Reed
Starring: Alec Guinness, Maureen O'Hara, Burl Ives, Ernie Kovacs
Country: United States of America
Anari
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Starring: Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Lalita Pawar, Shubha Khote
Dhool Ka Phool
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Mala Sinha, Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna
Heller in Pink Tights
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Cukor
Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Margaret O'Brien, Steve Forrest
The Immoral Mr. Teas
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Russ Meyer
Starring: Bill Teas, Ann Peters, Marilyn Wesley, Michele Roberts
December 22, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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 Secret Garden
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Owen Smith
Oliver Twist
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Hudson's Bay
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Irving Pichel
On the Spot
Release year: 1959
Showtime
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom Dey
December 22, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 22, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Status Seekers
By: Vance Packard
"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."
Too Many Ghosts
By: Paul Gallico
Too Many Ghosts, 1959 BCE by Paul Gallico. Published by Doubleday & Company, hardcover, 288 pages.
Folk Medicine
By: Deforest Clinton Jarvis
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 Thirteenth Apostle
By: Eugene Vale
Los Angeles Times: This is what great novels are made of. . . This book is powerful and important. "This
Who was the US President on December 22, 1959?
On December 22, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1959?
On December 22, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 1959?
On December 22, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 22nd?
December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of December. 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 December 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.
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 December 1959?
December 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
