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September 26, 1959 was the 269th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is September 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 September 26, 1959, who was born and died on September 26, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 26, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sleep Walk by Santo and Johnny), movies (e.g. Pillow Talk, directed by Michael Gordon), TV series (e.g. Dennis The Menace) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 26th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 26, 1959?
- September 26, 1959: What happened on that day?
- September 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 26, 1959?
- September 26, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- September 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- September 26, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- September 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 26, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 26, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on September 26, 1959?
What day of the week was September 26, 1959?
September 26, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 269th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 26, 1959 can also be written as 9/26/1959 in the US and as 26/9/1959 in UK and Europe.
September 26, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 26, 1959:
- Milwaukee braves warren spahn becomes winningest nl lefty
- Vera, japan hit by a typhoon; about 5,000 die
- San francisco giants' sam jones second no-hitter, beats saint louis cardinals, 4-0.
- Typhoon vera, the strongest typhoon to hit japan in recorded history, makes landfall, killing 4,580 people and leaving nearly 1.6 million others homeless.
September 26, 1959: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers : 7 - 17
- New York Giants - Los Angeles Rams : 23 - 21
September 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 26, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on September 26th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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September 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 26, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 12:36 am and setting at 03:48 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1959.
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Who was born on September 26, 1959?
Famous people born on September 26, 1959:
- Gracemarie Cuomo
Gracemarie Cuomo is an American politician who served as the First Lady of New York from 1983 to 1994.
- Asif Raza Mir
Pakistani actor known for his work in television and film.
- Ilya Kormiltsev
Russian-english poet and translator (b. 1959).
- Andrew Bolt
Australian journalist.
- Trevor Dodds
Namibian golfer.
- Rich Gedman
American baseball coach and player.
- Virginia Astley
- Susanna Codognato
- Jörg Luther
- Il'ja Valer'evič Kormil'cev
- Gioacchino Bonsignore
- Oscar Omar Aparicio Céspedes
- Alessandro Banfi
- Riccardo Blumer
- Stefania Nardini
- Philippe Oddo
- Graziano Romani
- Sergio Virtù
- Antonio Cornacchione
Whose famous birthday is on September 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 26th:
![Linda Hamilton]()
Linda HamiltonLinda hamilton is a renowned american actress known for her iconic role as sarah connor in the terminator film series.
![Olivia Newton-John]()
Olivia Newton-JohnAn american singer, born in australia.
![Jim Caviezel]()
Jim CaviezelAmerican actor who played jesus in mel gibson’s controversial film "the passion of the christ (2004).
![Christina Milian]()
Christina MilianAmerican r&b actress and singer.
![Melissa Sue Anderson]()
Melissa Sue AndersonMelissa sue anderson is an american actress best known for her role as mary ingalls on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Julie London]()
Julie LondonAmerican actress and breathy blues singer.
![Lysette Anthony]()
Lysette AnthonyLondon, england -- actress.
![Donna Douglas]()
Donna DouglasAmerican actress (b. 1932).
![Kent McCord]()
Kent McCordAmerican actor and star of the tv series "adam 12", which aired from 9/21/1968 through 8/26/1975.
![Emma Rigby]()
Emma RigbyEnglish actress.
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September 26, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 6 months old,
or 774 months and 23 days old,
or 3368 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23581 days old,
if you were born on September 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 September 26, 1959?
There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 26, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 26, 1959.
September 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 26, 1959:
- Leslie Morshead
Australian general businessman and educator (d.59).
- S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike
Sri lankan lawyer and politician, 4th prime minister of sri lanka (b. 1899).
- Teodor Ussisoo
Estonian furniture designer and educator (b. 1878).
- Solomon Bandaranaike
Assassinated at 60 by the prime minister of ceylon (1956-1959).
- Ludwig Hofmeister
- Carlos Noriega Carreras
What famous deaths happened on September 26th?
Famous deaths on September 26th:
![Anna Magnani]()
Anna MagnaniItalian actress, whose work reflects a passionate and extravagant life force.
![Baden Powell]()
Baden PowellBrazilian guitarist (born 1937).
![Gloria Stuart]()
Gloria StuartActress (rose tianic) / founder (screen actors guild).
![Helen Kane]()
Helen KaneActress (heads up pointed heels), is killed by cancer at the age of 62.
![Arthur Hunnicutt]()
Arthur HunnicuttGravelly (arkansas) -- actor (big sky apache uprising).
![Richard Mulligan]()
Richard MulliganAmerican actor and singer (d.2000).
![Carl Brisson]()
Carl BrissonActor (ship cafe.
- Levii Strauss
Levii Strauss is the founder of the Levi's brand of denim jeans.
- Elynore Roosevelt
American politician and diplomat who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945.
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September 26, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on September 26, 1959:
- International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
September 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 26, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 21st and September 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1959 was Sleep Walk by Santo and Johnny, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.
September 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 21st and September 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
- The Browns - The Three Bells
- Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
- Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
September 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1959 was Only Sixteen by Craig Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.
September 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on September 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 21st and September 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
- Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
- Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
- Russ Conway - China Tea
September 26, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 1959 was I Want To Walk You Home by Fats Domino, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.
September 26, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on September 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 21st and September 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
- Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy
- Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
- Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
September 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 26, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Pillow Talk
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Michael Gordon
Starring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Thelma Ritter
Country: United States of America
The Best of Everything
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jean Negulesco
Starring: Hope Lange, Stephen Boyd, Suzy Parker, Martha Hyer
4D Man
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
Starring: Robert Lansing, Lee Meriwether, James Congdon, Robert Strauss
Le chemin des écoliers
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Michel Boisrond
Starring: Françoise Arnoul, Bourvil, Lino Ventura, Alain Delon
The FBI Story
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy
Starring: James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton, Larry Pennell
September 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 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:
Dennis the Menace
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Nick Castle
Five Fingers
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Kevin Barker
The Dennis O'Keefe Show
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Abby Berlin
Tell It to the Marines
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Tightrope
Release year: 1959
Written by: Clarence Greene, Russell Rouse
Starring: Mike Connors
Country: United States of America
September 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 26, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Thirteenth Apostle
By: Eugene Vale
Los Angeles Times: This is what great novels are made of. . . This book is powerful and important. "This
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
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 Great Imposter
By: Robert Crichton
This book details the incredible careers of some of the most outrageous imposters of our time.
The Years With Ross
By: James Thurber
Harold Ross was America's most influential literary magazine and introduced America to many exciting talents, such as Robert Benchley and Alexander Woolcott.
Who was the US President on September 26, 1959?
On September 26, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 26, 1959?
On September 26, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 26, 1959?
On September 26, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about September 26th?
September 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of September. 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 September 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Battle of tripoli (2018): heavy fighting in tripoli has been stopped. more than 100 people were killed in the last month by different militias.
- 2017 - 2017 har adar shooting: three israelis were killed and one more injured when a palestinian gunman opened fire at an israeli settlement in har adar, west bank.
- 2016 - Colombian conflict: colombian president juan manuel santos, and farc leader rodrigo londono (also known as timochenko), sign a peace agreement in cartagena. this ends the longest-running armed conflict in western hemisphere. on october 2, the final agreement will go to the people for their approval in a referendum.
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 September 1959?
September 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.
