Monday July 20, 1959: on this day

July 20, 1959 was the 201st day of the year 1959, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is July 20, 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 20, 1959, who was born and died on July 20, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lonely Boy by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. The Scapegoat, directed by Robert Hamer), 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 20th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 20, 1959?


July 20, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 201st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1959 can also be written as 7/20/1959 in the US and as 20/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

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July 20, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 1959:

  • The organization for european economic cooperation admits spain.

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July 20, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer 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 20, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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July 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 20, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 20, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:35 pm and setting at 07:24 am.

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

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Who was born on July 20, 1959?


Famous people born on July 20, 1959:

  • Altan Koç

    Recognized for advancements in integrated circuit design and telecommunications.

  • Giovanna Amati

    Giovanna Amati was an Italian race car driver who competed in Formula One in the early 1990s.

  • Radney Foster

    American producer and singer (foster & lloyd), guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Gian Pietro Tagliaferri
  • Steve Martino
  • Giuseppe Plazzi
  • Martha Soukup
  • Orietta Grossi
  • Gianni Di Capua
  • Claudio Gallardou

Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:

  • Gisele Bündchen
    Gisele Bündchen

    Brazilian actress, model and producer.

  • Osric Chau
    Osric Chau

    Osric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.

  • Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah

    Naseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.

  • Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood

    American actress.

  • Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh

    Sandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.

  • Chris Cornell
    Chris Cornell

    American musician (soundgarden, audioslave).

  • Josh Holloway
    Josh Holloway

    Josh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.

  • Omar Epps
    Omar Epps

    Omar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.

  • Ray Allen
    Ray Allen

    American basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

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July 20, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 8 days old,

or 3375 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23628 days old,

if you were born on July 20, 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 20, 1959?

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 20, 1959.

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July 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 20, 1959:

  • William D. Leahy

    American admiral and diplomat, united states ambassador to france (b. 1875).

  • Harry Fox II

    Dies at 77.

  • Karl Ansén

What famous deaths happened on July 20th?

Famous deaths on July 20th:

  • Bruce Lee
    Bruce Lee

    Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.

  • Mildred Harris
    Mildred Harris

    Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

  • Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins

    Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).

  • Mary Treen
    Mary Treen

    Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.

  • Linda Stirling
    Linda Stirling

    At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.

  • Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn

    Dies at 69.

  • Jarious Smith

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Amarien Delacroix

    Famous for vibrant and expressive artworks.

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July 20, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 20, 1959:

  • St. Jerome Aemiliani
  • St. Rufina
  • St. Flavian
  • St. Justa
  • St. Margaret of Antioch
  • St. Sabinus
  • St. Joseph of Barsabas
  • Brazil - Friendship Day
  • St. Ceslas
  • Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)

Observances on July 20, 1959:

  • International Moon Day
  • World Chess Day
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July 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 20, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 20th and July 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely Boy
  2. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  3. - Tiger
  4. - Waterloo
  5. - Personality

July 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. 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 20, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 20, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Personality
  2. - There Goes My Baby
  3. - You're So Fine
  4. - What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
  5. - There Is Something On Your Mind

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July 20, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 20, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Return of the Fly

Return of the Fly

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Vincent Price, Brett Halsey, David Frankham, John Sutton

July 20, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 20, 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 20, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 20, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

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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 …

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

By:

Mine Enemy Gets Older

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 Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

By:

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

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 July 20, 1959?

On July 20, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1959?

On July 20, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 20, 1959?

On July 20, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 20th?

July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.

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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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