Thursday October 29, 1959: on this day

October 29, 1959 was the 302nd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 29, 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 October 29, 1959, who was born and died on October 29, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. Third Man on the Mountain, directed by Ken Annakin), TV series (e.g. Not For Hire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 1959?


October 29, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1959 can also be written as 10/29/1959 in the US and as 29/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1959 in October 1959 calendar

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October 29, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 29, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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October 29, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 October 29, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:28 am and setting at 04:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1959.

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Who was born on October 29, 1959?


Famous people born on October 29, 1959:

  • Mike Gartner

    Ottawa, ontario -- nhl right wing (toronto maple leafs).

  • Finola Hughes

    Known for her role in General Hospital, Finola Hughes also excelled in dance and gymnastics.

  • Jesse Barfield

    American baseball player and sportscaster.

  • John Magufuli

    Tanzanian politician, 5th president of tanzania (d. 2021).

  • Tamar Baruch

    Actress (small truth and q &q).

  • Jesse Barfield in Illinois

    Usa; outfielder (toronto blue jays and new york yankees, 1986 home-run leader).

  • Ernesto Lomasti
  • Kuniharu Nakamoto
  • Mark Nichols
  • Steen-Michael Petersen
  • Michael Alfred «Mike» Gartner
  • Toshio Masuda

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    Gabrielle union is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as bring it on and bad boys ii.

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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October 29, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 4 months old,

or 772 months and 19 days old,

or 3359 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23518 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 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 October 29, 1959?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 29, 1959.

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October 29, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1959:

  • Aleksandr Dmitrievič Dubjago
  • Edith Clarke
  • William Suida
  • Sisavang Vong

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Terry Southern

    Known for his satirical works such as 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'Easy Rider'.

  • Andersson

    Swedish explorer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions.

  • Thedford Brockington

    Talented basketball player who made significant contributions to the sport.

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October 29, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1959:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1959:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 26th and November 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 29, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 29, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Mr. Blue
  3. - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
  4. - Teen Beat
  5. - Don't You Know

October 29, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 29, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Here Comes Summer
  3. - ('Til) I Kissed You
  4. - Only Sixteen
  5. - Sea Of Love

October 29, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1959 was Poison Ivy by The Coasters, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 29, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Poison Ivy
  2. - You Better Know It
  3. - Hey Little Girl
  4. - I Loves You, Porgy
  5. - I'm Gonna Get Married

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October 29, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Third Man on the Mountain

Third Man on the Mountain

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, James Donald

The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake

The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: Eduard Franz, Valerie French, Grant Richards, Henry Daniell

The Wreck of the Mary Deare

The Wreck of the Mary Deare

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Michael Redgrave, Emlyn Williams

Edge of Eternity

Edge of Eternity

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Victoria Shaw, Mickey Shaughnessy, Edgar Buchanan

Solomon and Sheba

Solomon and Sheba

Release year: 1959

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan

Country: United States of America

October 29, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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:

Not for Hire

Not for Hire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mike Cajuin

Country: United States of America

Shotgun Slade

Shotgun Slade

Release year: 1959

Country: United States of America

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Dennis the Menace

Dennis the Menace

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Nick Castle

Five Fingers

Five Fingers

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kevin Barker

October 29, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 29, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Darkness And The Dawn by Thomas B. Costain

The Darkness And The Dawn

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The Darkness and the Dawn

The Thirteenth Apostle by Eugene Vale

The Thirteenth Apostle

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Los Angeles Times: This is what great novels are made of. . . This book is powerful and important. "This

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

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"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

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Mine Enemy Gets Older

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

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Who was the US President on October 29, 1959?

On October 29, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1959?

On October 29, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1959?

On October 29, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 1959?

October 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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