Friday June 26, 1959: on this day

June 26, 1959 was the 177th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 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 June 26, 1959, who was born and died on June 26, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 26, 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 26th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 26, 1959?


June 26, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 177th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1959 can also be written as 6/26/1959 in the US and as 26/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

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June 26, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 26, 1959:

  • Ingemar johansson tkos floyd patterson in 3 for heavywgt boxing title
  • Queen elizabeth ii and us president dwight eisenhower open the saint lawrence seaway.
  • The saint lawrence seaway opens, opening north america's great lakes to ocean-going ships.
  • Swedish boxer ingemar johansson becomes world champion of heavy weight boxing, by defeating american floyd patterson on technical knockout after two minutes and three seconds in the third round at yankee stadium.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th 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 26, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on June 26, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 11:53 pm and setting at 12:50 pm.

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 26, 1959?


Famous people born on June 26, 1959:

  • Francis Magee
    Francis Magee

    Francis magee is a tv actor known for his roles in popular shows such as game of thrones and eastenders.

  • Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin McCarthy

    American bond trader for cantor fitzgerald, 104th floor.

  • Suresh Gopi

    Successful entrepreneur in the hospitality industry.

  • Mark McKinney

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Elston Turner

    Former NBA player turned assistant coach for various teams.

  • Joëlle Aubron

    Joëlle aubron was a french political activist and member of the far-left militant group action directe.

  • Stef Burns

Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:

  • Ariana Grande
    Ariana Grande

    American actress and singer.

  • Amanda Cerny
    Amanda Cerny

    Amanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...

  • Jennette McCurdy
    Jennette McCurdy

    Jennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.

  • Dany Boon
    Dany Boon

    French actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.

  • Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza

    Aubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.

  • Véronique Genest
    Véronique Genest

    French actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...

  • Derek Jeter
    Derek Jeter

    Pequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).

  • Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell

    Chris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.

  • Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman

    American actor from a prominent family.

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

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June 26, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 3 days old,

or 3379 weeks

or 23653 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 26, 1959?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 26, 1959.

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June 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 26, 1959:

  • Kurt Moeschter

What famous deaths happened on June 26th?

Famous deaths on June 26th:

  • Françoise Dorléac
    Françoise Dorléac

    French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.

  • Edith Fellows
    Edith Fellows

    American singer and actress (d.2011).

  • Clifford Brown

    American musician.

  • Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider

    One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.

  • Howard Baker

    American politician who served as a Republican Senator from Tennessee and as White House Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan.

  • Coulton Skinner

    Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.

  • Zehava Shemer

    Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.

  • Strom Thurmond

    American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.

  • Zarra Zaharoff

    Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.

  • Romaldo Benjamin

    Australian politician and member of the Australian House of Representatives.

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June 26, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 26, 1959:

  • United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • Flag Day in Romania
  • Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
  • Independence Day in Madagascar

Observances on June 26, 1959:

  • International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Saints celebrated on June 26, 1959:

  • Saints John and Paul
  • Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
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June 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 26, 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 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

June 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 26, 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:

  1. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  2. - Personality
  3. - Dream Lover
  4. - Lonely Boy
  5. - Kansas City

June 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

June 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 26, 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:

  1. - Roulette
  2. - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
  3. - Dream Lover
  4. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  5. - I've Waited So Long

June 26, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

June 26, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 26, 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:

  1. - Kansas City
  2. - Personality
  3. - So Fine
  4. - Dream Lover
  5. - The Battle Of New Orleans

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June 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 26, 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

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

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

Yesterday's Enemy

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Val Guest

Starring: Stanley Baker, Guy Rolfe, Leo McKern, Gordon Jackson

Tarzan's Greatest Adventure

Tarzan's Greatest Adventure

Release year: 1959

Directed by: John Guillermin

Starring: Gordon Scott, Anthony Quayle, Sara Shane, Niall MacGinnis

The Big Circus

The Big Circus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Joseph M. Newman

Starring: Victor Mature, Red Buttons, Rhonda Fleming, Kathryn Grant

June 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Something in the City

Something in the City

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Maclean Rogers

Long Shot

Long Shot

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

For Better or Worse

For Better or Worse

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jason Alexander

For Love or Money

For Love or Money

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mark Murphy

Brenner

Brenner

Release year: 1959

June 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 26, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Elizabeth The Great by Elizabeth Jenkins

Elizabeth The Great

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This is a fascinating study of the Queen's and her court, their daily lives, concerns, topics for conversation, meals, living conditions, travels and successes, that places them in the historical context of 16th century.

Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden

Only In America

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Harry Lewis, Book by Golden

My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas

My Brother Was An Only Child

By:

Douglas, Jack

Trouble In The Flesh by Max Wylie

Trouble In The Flesh

By:

This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.

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 …

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Who was the US President on June 26, 1959?

On June 26, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 1959?

On June 26, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 26, 1959?

On June 26, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about June 26th?

June 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
  • 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.

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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 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.

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