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October 31, 1959 was the 304th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 31, 1959, who was born and died on October 31, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 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 31st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 31, 1959?
- October 31, 1959: What happened on that day?
- October 31, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 31, 1959?
- October 31, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 31, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 31, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 31, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 31, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 31, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on October 31, 1959?
What day of the week was October 31, 1959?
October 31, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 304th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 1959 can also be written as 10/31/1959 in the US and as 31/10/1959 in UK and Europe.
October 31, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 1959:
- Lee harvey oswald attempts to renounce his american citizenship at the us embassy in moscow, ussr.
- Ussr and egypt sign contracts for building aswan dam
- Riots break out in the belgian congo.
October 31, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st 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 31, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 31, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 1959 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:49 am and setting at 05:47 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 31, 1959?
Famous people born on October 31, 1959:
- Neal Stephenson
American author known for his science fiction and speculative fiction works, including the novels Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and the Baroque...
- François Lamy
French politician, who was, up to his appointment as junior ministry for urban affairs at newly created ministry of territorial equality and...
- Marcel Boekhoorn
Dutch investor and entrepreneur known for his investments in various companies.
- Mats Näslund
Swedish ice hockey player.
- Michael DeLorenzo
American actor, director, and musician.
- Alex Tizon
Author.
- Stephanie Allain
Producer.
- Ann Henricksson
St. paul, minnesota -- tennis star.
- Zvonko Živković
- Claudio Villa
- Marco Bucci
- Rudi Ghedini
- Li Qiuping
- Lorry Orsini
- Bruno Ramella
Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:
![John Candy]()
John CandyAmerican comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.
![Vanilla Ice]()
Vanilla IceVanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and television host who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Piper Perabo]()
Piper PeraboAmerican actress and producer.
![Dermot Mulroney]()
Dermot MulroneyAmerican actor.
![Peter Jackson]()
Peter JacksonNew zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.
![Rob Schneider]()
Rob SchneiderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Ken Wahl]()
Ken WahlAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Samaire Armstrong]()
Samaire ArmstrongFashion designer and actress from japan-america,.
![Justin Chatwin]()
Justin ChatwinCanadian actor.
October 31, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 5 months old,
or 773 months and 19 days old,
or 3363 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23547 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 31, 1959?
There are 195 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 31, 1959.
October 31, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 31, 1959:
- Jean Cabannes
French physicist and academic (b. 1885).
- Alfonso Dolce
- Gustav Gihr
- Giuseppe Notarianni
What famous deaths happened on October 31st?
Famous deaths on October 31st:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Raf Vallone]()
Raf ValloneHe is a talented and handsome italian actor.
![Rosalind Cash]()
Rosalind CashAmerican actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.
![John Houseman]()
John HousemanRomanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.
![Jan Werich]()
Jan WerichCzech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).
![Joseph Calleia]()
Joseph CalleiaItalian-american singer and actor.
![Linda Watkins]()
Linda WatkinsActress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.
![Harry Houdini]()
Harry HoudiniHungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 31st
October 31, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 31, 1959:
- October 31st is Nevada Day
- Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
- Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
- Cornwall - Allantide
- October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
- St. Wolfgang
- St Urban
- St. Quentin
- St. Notburga
- St. Bega
Observances on October 31, 1959:
- World Cities Day
October 31, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 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 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 31, 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 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 31, 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 31, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1959 was Poison Ivy by The Coasters, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 31, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 31, 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 31, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 31, 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 31, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
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 31, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 31, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Groucho And Me
By: Groucho Marx
Groucho tells Groucho's story of the Marx Brothers, their poverty in New York's Upper East Side. He has impeccable timing, hilarious humor, irreverent humor and a great sense of the absurd.
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 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.
Who was the US President on October 31, 1959?
On October 31, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1959?
On October 31, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 31, 1959?
On October 31, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 31st?
October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
- 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
- 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.
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.
