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June 24, 1959 was the 175th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is June 24, 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 24, 1959, who was born and died on June 24, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 24, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton), movies (e.g. Last Train from Gun Hill, directed by John Sturges), TV series (e.g. Something In The City) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 24th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 24, 1959?
- June 24, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 24, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 24, 1959?
- June 24, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 24, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- June 24, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 24, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- June 24, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 24, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 24, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 24, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 24, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on June 24, 1959?
What day of the week was June 24, 1959?
June 24, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 175th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 24, 1959 can also be written as 6/24/1959 in the US and as 24/6/1959 in UK and Europe.
June 24, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th 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 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 24, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 24th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 24, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 24, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 24, 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 24, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 10:42 pm and setting at 10:48 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.
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Who was born on June 24, 1959?
Famous people born on June 24, 1959:
- Andy McCluskey
English producer and bass player (the id dalek i love you, orchestral manoeuvres in the dark).
- Rob Delahaye
Soccer player (mvv).
- Amado Pérez
- Crispian Sallis
- Dan Gilroy
- Chris Childs
- Juan Alberto Cruz
- Mario Casella
- Ljiljana Stanojević
- John Gilroy
- Gilberto Gomes
Whose famous birthday is on June 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 24th:
![Mick Fleetwood]()
Mick FleetwoodMick fleetwood is a british musician and actor, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band fleetwood mac.
![Mindy Kaling]()
Mindy KalingAmerican comedian, writer, producer, and actress.
![Minka Kelly]()
Minka KellyMinka kelly is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as friday night lights and parenthood.
![Nancy Allen]()
Nancy AllenNancy allen is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as 'carrie' and 'robocop'.
![Joe Penny]()
Joe PennyBritish-american tv and film actor.
![Michele Lee]()
Michele LeeAmerican actress and singer who played karen mackenzie on cbs's tv prime-time soap, "knots landing" for 14 seasons.
![Peter Weller]()
Peter WellerAmerican actor.
![Iain Glen]()
Iain GlenScottish actor, who won the silver bear award at the berlin international film festival in 1990 for his portrayal as larry winters, the...
![Carla Gallo]()
Carla GalloAmerican actress.
June 24, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 10 months old,
or 778 months and 1 day old,
or 3383 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23682 days old,
if you were born on June 24, 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 June 24, 1959?
There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 24, 1959.
June 24, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 24, 1959:
- Alfredo Mario Ferreiro
- Fausto Barbolini
What famous deaths happened on June 24th?
Famous deaths on June 24th:
![Eli Wallach]()
Eli WallachAmerican actor, tv and stage actor.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![David Tomlinson]()
David TomlinsonScotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).
![Brian Keith]()
Brian KeithAmerican actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent,...
![Paul Winchell]()
Paul WinchellAmerican actor, voice artist, and ventriloquist (b. 1922).
![Hibari Misora]()
Hibari MisoraJapanese actress and singer (born 1937).
- Kabir
Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings had a profound influence on the Bhakti movement.
- Alveria Matarazzo
Italian-Brazilian businesswoman known for her philanthropy and industrial empire.
- Azarria Pitts
Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.
- Xaivier Herbert
Renowned author known for his impactful novels and essays.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 24th
June 24, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 24, 1959:
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of QuTbec
- Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador (celebrating the 1497 discovery by John Cabot)
- Bannockburn Day in Scotland (see 1314 above)
- Quarter days in England
- Battle of Carabobo Day in Venezuela (1821)
- FOte nationale du QuTbec, also called St-Jean-Baptiste Day
- Day of Indian in Peru
- Original Midsummer's Eve in Finland and Sweden, although the official holiday is now moved to the nearest Friday
- St. John's Day in Estonia and Sao Joao in Porto
- Festival of San Juan observed in Bolivia and Peru
Observances on June 24, 1959:
- International Day of Women in Diplomacy
June 24, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 24, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 22nd and June 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.
June 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 22nd and June 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Lloyd Price - Personality
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
June 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.
June 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 22nd and June 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Russ Conway - Roulette
- Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long
June 24, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.
June 24, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 22nd and June 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
- The Fiestas - So Fine
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
June 24, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 24, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Last Train from Gun Hill
Release year: 1959
Directed by: John Sturges
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, Carolyn Jones, Earl Holliman
Country: United States of America
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
Yesterday's Enemy
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Val Guest
Starring: Stanley Baker, Guy Rolfe, Leo McKern, Gordon Jackson
Tarzan's Greatest Adventure
Release year: 1959
Directed by: John Guillermin
Starring: Gordon Scott, Anthony Quayle, Sara Shane, Niall MacGinnis
The Big Circus
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Joseph M. Newman
Starring: Victor Mature, Red Buttons, Rhonda Fleming, Kathryn Grant
June 24, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 24, 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:
Something in the City
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Maclean Rogers
Long Shot
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
For Better or Worse
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jason Alexander
For Love or Money
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mark Murphy
Brenner
Release year: 1959
June 24, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 24, 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."
Trouble In The Flesh
By: Max Wylie
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.
The Light Infantry Ball
By: Hamilton Basso
Hamilton Basso, The Light Infantry Ball 1959 1st edition. Hardcover, 476 pages. Published by Doubleday & Company.
Lady Chatterly'S Lover
By: D.H. Lawrence
Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.
Who was the US President on June 24, 1959?
On June 24, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 24, 1959?
On June 24, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 24, 1959?
On June 24, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 24th?
June 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup-d'etat: migbaru kbede, the attorney general of ethiopia's amhara region dies from injuries sustained during the attempted coup two days before. asaminew tsige was reportedly killed by security personnel.
- 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: first time that russian warplanes provided air cover for the offensive
- 2017 - Incidents between israeli and syrian ceasefire lines during the syrian civil war. israel and syria exchanged weapons fire in the disputed golan height. israel destroyed several targets, including two syrian tanks. although there were casualties on the ground in syria it is not known how many among the syrian forces. there were no injuries to israeli troops.
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.
