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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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 29, 1959?
- October 29, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 29, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 29, 1959?
- October 29, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 29, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- October 29, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 29, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- October 29, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 29, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 29, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 29, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on October 29, 1959?
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 29, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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:
![Gabrielle Union]()
Gabrielle UnionAmerican actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.
![Winona Ryder]()
Winona RyderAmerican actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...
![Kate Jackson]()
Kate JacksonKate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.
![Andy Richter]()
Andy RichterAndy 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 RossTracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.
![Joan Plowright]()
Joan PlowrightJoan 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 DreyfussAmerican actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.
![Edwige Feuillère]()
Edwige FeuillèreFrench actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.
![Chelan Simmons]()
Chelan SimmonsCanadian actress and model.
![Félix Marten]()
Félix MartenFrench actor, director, and singer.
October 29, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 5 months old,
or 773 months and 20 days old,
or 3364 weeks
or 23548 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 194 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.
October 29, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 29, 1959:
- Edith Clarke
Edith Clarke was a pioneering American electrical engineer who made significant contributions to the field of power systems analysis.
- Aleksandr Dmitrievič Dubjago
- William Suida
- Sisavang Vong
What famous deaths happened on October 29th?
Famous deaths on October 29th:
![Franco Corelli]()
Franco CorelliItalian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
![John Witherspoon]()
John WitherspoonAmerican actor and comedian (d. 2019).
![Adolphe Menjou]()
Adolphe MenjouAmerican actor.
![Lloyd Bochner]()
Lloyd BochnerCanadian-american actor (d. 2005).
- Christianjames Pulitzer
Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.
- Joseph Pulitzer
Hungarian-american publisher.
- Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...
- Leticia Baldrige
Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...
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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
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:
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- Sandy Nelson - Teen Beat
- Della Reese - 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:
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
- Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
- Marty Wilde - 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:
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
- Jackie Wilson - You Better Know It
- Dee Clark - Hey Little Girl
- Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy
- Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Ken Annakin
Starring: Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, James Donald
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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Michael Anderson
Starring: Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Michael Redgrave, Emlyn Williams
Edge of Eternity
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Don Siegel
Starring: Cornel Wilde, Victoria Shaw, Mickey Shaughnessy, Edgar Buchanan
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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mike Cajuin
Country: United States of America
Shotgun Slade
Release year: 1959
Country: United States of America
Spotlight
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Dennis the Menace
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Nick Castle
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 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.
The Status Seekers
By: Vance Packard
"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."
The Elements Of Style
By: William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
