Friday December 25, 1959: on this day

December 25, 1959 was the 359th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 25, 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 25, 1959, who was born and died on December 25, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 25, 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 25th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 25, 1959?


December 25, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 359th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1959 can also be written as 12/25/1959 in the US and as 25/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

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December 25, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 25, 1959:

  • A synagogue in cologne germany desecrated with swatstikas
  • Richard starkey receives his 1st drum set
  • Sony brings transistor tv 8-301 to the market.

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December 25, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th 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 25, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 25th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 25, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 25, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 25, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:11 am and setting at 02:08 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 25, 1959?


Famous people born on December 25, 1959:

  • Michael Anderson

    American astronaut: michael p. anderson, aeur" mission specialist; lieutenant colonel usaf; space shuttle columbia.

  • Ramdas Athawale

    Indian poet and politician.

  • Anil Kapoor

    Actor.

  • Chris Spice

    Australian field hockey coach (olympics 1996).

  • Missy Cleveland

    Jackson, mississippi -- playmate (april, 1979).

  • Lee Daniels

    Actor.

  • Michael P Anderson in Plattsburgh

    New york, usa; major us air force/astronaut (sts 89).

  • Ton Lokhoff

    Dutch soccer player (nac).

  • Eirik Kvalfoss
  • Ron Davis
  • Tiziana Lauri
  • Felix Lian Khen Thang
  • Jack O'Connell
  • Jorge Porras
  • Mike Sweeney
  • Andrea Fogli

Whose famous birthday is on December 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 25th:

  • Annie Lennox
    Annie Lennox

    Scottish musician and songwriter with an androgynous look.

  • Ingrid Betancourt
    Ingrid Betancourt

    Colombian-born politician, kidnap victim, she is the mother to two children.

  • Hanna Schygulla
    Hanna Schygulla

    Hanna Schygulla is a German actress known for her collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder in the 1970s.

  • Rod Serling
    Rod Serling

    American radio and television script writer.

  • Jimmy Buffett
    Jimmy Buffett

    American musician, whose debut album "down to earth" was reportedly only 324 copies.

  • Quentin Crisp
    Quentin Crisp

    British gay character and author of "the naked civil servant" in 1931, he "came out" as a limp-wristed, effeminate, mincing queen with blue...

  • Fernand Gravey
    Fernand Gravey

    Belgian/french actor in film, started his career in france.

  • Ismail Merchant
    Ismail Merchant

    Director and producer in indian-english (d. 2005).

  • CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder

    Guyana-born actress.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

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December 25, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 3 days old,

or 3352 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23470 days old,

if you were born on December 25, 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 25, 1959?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 25, 1959.

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December 25, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 25, 1959:

  • Zoltán Blum

What famous deaths happened on December 25th?

Famous deaths on December 25th:

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Dean Martin
    Dean Martin

    American actor and singer who was a team with jerry lewis between 1950-1954, before going it alone.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Actor (modern times), passes away in switzerland at 88.

  • Agnes Ayres
    Agnes Ayres

    Actress johnny belinda sheik, dies at 42.

  • Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle

    American actor (dukes of hazzard), age 77 (born in 1920).

  • David Ryall
    David Ryall

    English actor (b. 1935).

  • Odester Chaplin

    Legendary comic actor and filmmaker.

  • Sircharles Spencer Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and filmmaker.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 25th

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December 25, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 25, 1959:

  • Christmas Day is a Christian holiday on this day celebrating the Nativity of Jesus. It is a public holiday in many countries, including almost everywhere in the Americas, most European nations, the Philippines and most of Oceania, some African countries, the Commonwealth of Nations, and various other countries and regions. Many non-Christians, including non-theists, celebrate secular aspects of the holiday, such as decorating Christmas trees and exchanging gifts with family and friends. Some
  • Pakistan - Quaid's Day is celebrated as a national holiday in Pakistan in honour of the birth of Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
  • British Isles - a quarter day in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. (but not in Scotland)
  • Roman festivals - (re)birth of Sol Invictus, the winter solstice feast in the Roman Empire since 274.
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December 25, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 25, 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 25, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 25, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 25, 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:

  1. - Heartaches By The Number
  2. - Why
  3. - El Paso
  4. - The Big Hurt
  5. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

December 25, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 25, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 25, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 25, 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:

  1. - What Do You Want?
  2. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  3. - Oh Carol
  4. - Travellin' Light
  5. - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

December 25, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 25, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 25, 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:

  1. - So Many Ways
  2. - Come Into My Heart
  3. - The Clouds
  4. - Always
  5. - Talk That Talk

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December 25, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 25, 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

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

Anari

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring: Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Lalita Pawar, Shubha Khote

Dhool Ka Phool

Dhool Ka Phool

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Mala Sinha, Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna

Heller in Pink Tights

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

The Immoral Mr. Teas

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Russ Meyer

Starring: Bill Teas, Ann Peters, Marilyn Wesley, Michele Roberts

December 25, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 25, 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

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Owen Smith

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

December 25, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 25, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ape In Me by Cornelia Otis Skinner

The Ape In Me

By:

Ape in Me, The by Cornelia Otis, Skinner

Poor No More by Robert Ruark

Poor No More

By:

In Very Good Condition. The boards were taped by the previous owner. Tape ghosts on the outsides of boards.

The Joy Of Music by Leonard Bernstein

The Joy Of Music

By:

(Amadeus). This classic book is Bernstein's best collection of conversations about the meaning and wonder music. Music lovers who want to live the music they love will find this book invaluable.

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 Devil'S Advocate by Morris L. West

The Devil'S Advocate

By:

The Vatican sends a terminally ill English priest to Italy to investigate the story of a local hero, reputed miracle worker, and to inquire into his life.

history

Who was the US President on December 25, 1959?

On December 25, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 25, 1959?

On December 25, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 25, 1959?

On December 25, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 25th?

December 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: according to the afghan health ministry, at least 43 people were killed in yesterday's attack on kabul's government building by a suicide bomber with three other gunmen. none of the attackers claimed responsibility.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills 10 near kabul's national directorate of security headquarters. amaq news agency claims that isil was responsible for the attack.
  • 2016 - Pope francis appeals for peace during a christmas mass at the vatican.

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history

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.

Discover how December 1959 calendar looked like.

Friday December 25, 1959