Friday July 31, 1959: on this day

July 31, 1959 was the 212th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 31, 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 July 31, 1959, who was born and died on July 31, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 31, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lonely Boy by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag, directed by Helmut Weiss), TV series (e.g. Snakes And Ladders) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 31st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 31, 1959?


July 31, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 212th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1959 can also be written as 7/31/1959 in the US and as 31/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

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July 31, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 31, 1959:

  • 1st exhibit of bongos at cleveland metroparks zoo opens
  • The basque separatist organisation eta is founded.

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July 31, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 31, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 31st, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 31, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 31, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 July 31, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 05:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.

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Who was born on July 31, 1959?


Famous people born on July 31, 1959:

  • Andrew Marr

    British television presenter and political commentator.

  • Mike Bielecki

    American professional baseball player.

  • Stanley Jordan

    American guitarist, pianist, and songwriter.

  • Kim Newman

    English journalist and author.

  • Maggie Alderson

    Author, editor, and fashion journalist from britain-australia.

  • Peter Senior

    Singapore -- australasia golfer.

  • Wilmar Cabrera

Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:

  • Louis de Funès
    Louis de Funès

    French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).

  • Rico Rodriguez
    Rico Rodriguez

    Rico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.

  • Dean Cain
    Dean Cain

    Dean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.

  • Ernie Dingo
    Ernie Dingo

    An actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.

  • Geraldine Chaplin
    Geraldine Chaplin

    American actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...

  • Michael Biehn
    Michael Biehn

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Ted Cassidy
    Ted Cassidy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).

  • Milton Friedman
    Milton Friedman

    American statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.

  • France Nuyen
    France Nuyen

    Former model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

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July 31, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 26 days old,

or 3378 weeks

or 23646 days old,

if you were born on July 31, 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 July 31, 1959?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 31, 1959.

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July 31, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 31, 1959:

  • Germain Richier

    Germain Richier was a French sculptor famous for her innovative works in the mid-20th century.

What famous deaths happened on July 31st?

Famous deaths on July 31st:

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Laura Betti
    Laura Betti

    Italian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.

  • Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).

  • Virginia Grey
    Virginia Grey

    American singer and actress (d. 2004).

  • Anne Shelton
    Anne Shelton

    British singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.

  • James Rennie
    James Rennie

    Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.

  • Antuane St. Exupery

    Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.

  • Mohammad Rafi

    Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.

  • Amadea Mozart

    Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.

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July 31, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 31, 1959:

  • St. John Columbini
  • Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
  • St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
  • St. Helen of Skofde
  • La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
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July 31, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 31, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

July 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely Boy
  2. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  3. - Tiger
  4. - Waterloo
  5. - A Big Hunk O' Love

July 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

July 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dream Lover
  2. - A Teenager In Love
  3. - Battle Of New Orleans
  4. - Roulette
  5. - Living Doll

July 31, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1959 was There Goes My Baby by The Drifters, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

July 31, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - There Goes My Baby
  2. - Personality
  3. - You're So Fine
  4. - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
  5. - What A Diff'rence A Day Makes

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July 31, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 31, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag

Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Helmut Weiss

Starring: Elisabeth Müller, Paul Hubschmid, Dietmar Schönherr, Jochen Hanke

The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Hamer

Starring: Alec Guinness, Bette Davis, Nicole Maurey, Irene Worth

The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Sidney Miller

Starring: Lou Costello, Dorothy Provine, Gale Gordon, Jimmy Conlin

The Tingler

The Tingler

Release year: 1959

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn, Darryl Hickman, Patricia Cutts

Country: United States of America

Blue Denim

Blue Denim

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Philip Dunne

Starring: Carol Lynley, Brandon De Wilde, Macdonald Carey, Marsha Hunt

July 31, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 31, 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:

Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Navneet Choujar

Wonderful World

Wonderful World

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kalle Max Hofmann

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

July 31, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 31, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

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Mine Enemy Gets Older

Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden

Only In America

By:

Harry Lewis, Book by Golden

The Years With Ross by James Thurber

The Years With Ross

By:

Harold Ross was America's most influential literary magazine and introduced America to many exciting talents, such as Robert Benchley and Alexander Woolcott.

The House Of Intellect by Jacques Barzun

The House Of Intellect

By:

House Of Intellect, The by Barzun and Jacques

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 July 31, 1959?

On July 31, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1959?

On July 31, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 31, 1959?

On July 31, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 31st?

July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of July. 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 July 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
  • 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.

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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 July 1959?

July 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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