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.

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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 in January 1959 calendar

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January 26, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1959:

  • Kokh tv channel 25 in oklahoma city, ok (ind / pbs) begins broadcasting
  • Italy government of fanfani resigns.
  • The 41-acre (17 ha) chain island is listed for sale by the california state lands commission, with a minimum bid of $5,226.

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January 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 26th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on January 26, 1959?


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

    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

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    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
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    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
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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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.

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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

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    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.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 26th

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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
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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:

  1. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  2. - My Happiness
  3. - Donna
  4. - 16 Candles
  5. - 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:

  1. - It's Only Make Believe
  2. - The Day The Rains Came
  3. - Hoots Mon
  4. - Baby Face
  5. - 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:

  1. - Lonely Teardrops
  2. - Stagger Lee
  3. - Try Me
  4. - Nobody But You
  5. - A Lover's Question

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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:

The Journey

The Journey

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Jason Robards, Robert Morley

Country: United States of America

Die Halbzarte

Die Halbzarte

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Romy Schneider, Carlos Thompson, Magda Schneider, Josef Meinrad

Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Clyde Geronimi

Starring: Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton

Country: United States of America

The Law

The Law

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Pierre Brasseur, Marcello Mastroianni, Melina Mercouri

The Trap

The Trap

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Norman Panama

Starring: Richard Widmark, Lee J. Cobb, Tina Louise, Earl Holliman

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:

The Scarf

The Scarf

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Neil Willoughby

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Hardy Martins

Face to Face

Face to Face

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Lou Antonio

The Third Man

The Third Man

Release year: 1959

Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

All Aboard

All Aboard

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Fred Levine

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:

The Three Edwards by Thomas B. Costain

The Three Edwards

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The THREE EDWARDS is the third chapter in Thomas B. Costain’s survey of Britain under Plantagenets. It covers the period 1272-1377, when three Edwards ruled England.

Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver

Anatomy of a Murder

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Robert Traver's Anatomy of a Murder was first published by St. Martin's 1958. It quickly became America's number-one bestseller and was later made into the classic Otto Preminger film.

Wedemeyer Reports! by General Albert C. Wedemeyer

Wedemeyer Reports!

By:

General Wedemeyer was the chief planner of General Marshall and co-author the Victory Plan. He had a significant role in shaping and directing Allied War against Fascist forces.

On My Own by Eleanor Roosevelt

On My Own

By:

This volume is the story of the most beloved and loved woman of our time, the great and well-loved Franklin Delano. It covers her experiences over the past thirteen years.

Women And Thomas Harrow by John P. Marquand

Women And Thomas Harrow

By:

This vintage paperback is bright, clean, and fresh. It has some age-related tanning and light wear. There are no markings on the book, it is in good condition. The book will be carefully packed in bubble wrap by our family.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

Discover how January 1959 calendar looked like.

Monday January 26, 1959