Monday January 26, 1959: on this day
January 26, 1959 was the 26th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is January 26, 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 January 26, 1959, who was born and died on January 26, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters), movies (e.g. The Journey, directed by Anatole Litvak), TV series (e.g. The Scarf) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 26, 1959?
- January 26, 1959: What happened on that day?
- January 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 26, 1959?
- January 26, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- January 26, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- January 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 26, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on January 26, 1959?
What day of the week was January 26, 1959?
January 26, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 26th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 26, 1959 can also be written as 1/26/1959 in the US and as 26/1/1959 in UK and Europe.
January 26, 1959: What happened on that day?
January 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 26, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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January 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 26, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 January 26, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:29 pm and setting at 08:35 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1959.
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Famous people born on January 26, 1959:
- Nouri Bilge Ceylan
Renowned Turkish film director known for his visually stunning and thought-provoking films.
- Salvador Sanchez
Mexican boxer who was a world featherweight champion.
- Steve Watt
Scottish professional welterweight boxing champion.
- Gary Lux
- Wanda Panfil
- Erwin Vandenbergh
- Mircea Fulger
- Bob Lazar
- Ayerdhal
Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:
- Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...
- Louis Zamperini
Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.
- Anita Baker
Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.
- Patrick Dewaere
French leading man in films of the 1970s.
- Wayne Gretzky
Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.
- Scott Glenn
Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...
- Roger Vadim
French director, who started directing in 1961.
- Théo Sarapo
French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.
- Melvil Poupaud
French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.
January 26, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 2 months old,
or 782 months and 2 days old,
or 3400 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23803 days old,
if you were born on January 26, 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 January 26, 1959?
There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 26, 1959.
January 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 26, 1959:
- Graydon Curtis
Graydon Curtis was an American astronomer known for his work on the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.
- Achille Barbaro
- Bruno Gröning
- Albert Bollmann
What famous deaths happened on January 26th?
Famous deaths on January 26th:
- James Cameron
James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
- José Ferrer
Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
- Mike Connors
Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
- Abe Vigoda
American actor.
- Barbara Hale
Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.
- Grace Moore
United states -- soprano ("one night to live").
- Kobe Bryant
Legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships.
- Tomothy Barish
Co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017 for the detection of gravitational waves.
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January 26, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 26, 1959:
- Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
- Polycarp
- Margaret of Hungary
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- Uganda - Liberation Day.
- India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
- International Customs Day.
- Australia - Australia Day.
Saints celebrated on January 26, 1959:
- Saint Alberic
- Saint Paula
January 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 26, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 26th and February 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.
January 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Connie Francis - My Happiness
- Ritchie Valens - Donna
- The Crests - 16 Candles
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
January 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.
January 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
- Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came
- Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
- Little Richard - Baby Face
- The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him
January 26, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.
January 26, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
- Dee Clark - Nobody But You
- Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
January 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 26, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 26, 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:
January 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 26, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on January 26, 1959?
On January 26, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1959?
On January 26, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 26, 1959?
On January 26, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about January 26th?
January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of January. 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 January 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
- 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.
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 January 1959?
January 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.