Tuesday April 28, 1959: on this day

April 28, 1959 was the 118th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 28, 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 April 28, 1959, who was born and died on April 28, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. Black Orpheus, directed by Marcel Camus), TV series (e.g. Focus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 28th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 28, 1959?


April 28, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 118th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1959 can also be written as 4/28/1959 in the US and as 28/4/1959 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 1959 in April 1959 calendar

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April 28, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 1959:

  • Kloe tv channel 10 in goodland, ks (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • Kplr tv channel 11 in saint louis, mo (ind) begins broadcasting

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April 28, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 28, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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April 28, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 April 28, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:44 am and setting at 12:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1959.

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Who was born on April 28, 1959?


Famous people born on April 28, 1959:

  • Mitchell Baker

    Mitchell Baker is an American software executive, best known as the chairperson of the Mozilla Foundation and the Mozilla Corporation.

  • Erhard Loretan

    Swiss journalist and mountaineer who reported on climbing expeditions.

  • Nicholas Kristof

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his work with The New York Times.

  • Sheena Easton

    Musician.

  • Dainis Kūla

    Latvian javelin thrower.

  • Billy Lansdowne
  • Lucia Romanov
  • Guido Rossi
  • Salvo Vaccaro
  • Franz Zumstein
  • Richard William Smith
  • Alessandro Cipriani
  • Guido Dussin
  • Cassandra Gava

Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:

  • Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba

    American actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.

  • Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz

    Spanish actress.

  • Min-sik Choi
    Min-sik Choi

    Min-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.

  • Jacques Dutronc
    Jacques Dutronc

    French singer, songwriter and guitarist.

  • Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan

    Bridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.

  • Jay Leno
    Jay Leno

    American comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.

  • Harper Lee
    Harper Lee

    American author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.

  • Kim Gordon
    Kim Gordon

    American singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle

    American actor.

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April 28, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 27 days old,

or 3391 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23738 days old,

if you were born on April 28, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 1959?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 28, 1959.

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April 28, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 1959:

  • Alberto Monroy

What famous deaths happened on April 28th?

Famous deaths on April 28th:

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Ed Begley
    Ed Begley

    Hartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).

  • Patricia Medina
    Patricia Medina

    English actress (b. 1919).

  • Joshiah Willard Gibbs

    Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

  • Marri Sivaram

    Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.

  • Penelopi Fitzgerald

    British author celebrated for her literary fiction.

  • Gopinath Mohanty

    Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.

  • Amaka Igwe

    Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.

  • Madalee Milton

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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April 28, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 28, 1959:

  • Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
  • National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
  • Peter Chanel
  • Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
  • Luchesius
  • Patritius
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
  • National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.

Observances on April 28, 1959:

  • International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Saints celebrated on April 28, 1959:

  • Saints Vitalis and Valeria
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April 28, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 28, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 28, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 28, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come Softly To Me
  2. - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
  3. - Venus
  4. - Pink Shoe Laces
  5. - Guitar Boogie Shuffle

April 28, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 28, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 28, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Side Saddle
  2. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  3. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  4. - Petite Fleur
  5. - As I Love You

April 28, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 28, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 28, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  2. - That's Why (I Love You So)
  3. - Since I Don't Have You
  4. - Almost Grown
  5. - Come Softly To Me

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April 28, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 28, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Orpheus

Black Orpheus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Marcel Camus

Starring: Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia

Country: United States of America

Serious Charge

Serious Charge

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Anthony Quayle, Sarah Churchill, Andrew Ray, Irene Browne

Invisible Invaders

Invisible Invaders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: John Agar, Jean Byron, Philip Tonge, Robert Hutton

The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

Release year: 1959

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier, Guy Decomble

Country: United States of America

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alain Resnais

Starring: Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud

Country: United States of America

April 28, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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:

Focus

Focus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

Lili

Lili

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Charles Walters

Border Patrol

Border Patrol

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum

The Scarf

The Scarf

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Neil Willoughby

April 28, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 28, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel

The Devil In Bucks County

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Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959

The Watch That Ends The Night by Hugh MacLennan

The Watch That Ends The Night

By:

George and Catherine Stewart share the burden of Catherine Stewart's heart disease. This could lead to her death at any moment.

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

By:

Mine Enemy Gets Older

What We Must Know About Communism by Harry and Bonaro Overstreet

What We Must Know About Communism

By:

This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.

My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas

My Brother Was An Only Child

By:

Douglas, Jack

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Who was the US President on April 28, 1959?

On April 28, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1959?

On April 28, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 28, 1959?

On April 28, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 28th?

April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of April. 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 April 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
  • 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
  • 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.

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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 April 1959?

April 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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