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June 22, 1959 was the 173rd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.
Is June 22, 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 June 22, 1959, who was born and died on June 22, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 22, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton), movies (e.g. Last Train from Gun Hill, directed by John Sturges), TV series (e.g. Something In The City) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 22nd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 22, 1959?
- June 22, 1959: What happened on that day?
- June 22, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 22, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 22, 1959?
- June 22, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 22, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- June 22, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- June 22, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 22, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 22, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 22, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 22, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on June 22, 1959?
What day of the week was June 22, 1959?
June 22, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 22, 1959 can also be written as 6/22/1959 in the US and as 22/6/1959 in UK and Europe.
June 22, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 22, 1959:
- Along came jones by coasters peaks at #9
- Class by chubby checker peaks at #38
- Shunryu suzuki completes his historical japan to sf voyage
- Vanguard slv-6 launched for earth orbit (failed).
- Eddie lubanski bowls two consecutive perfect games.
June 22, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd 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 June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 22, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 22nd, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 22, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 22, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 June 22, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 08:39 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.
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Who was born on June 22, 1959?
Famous people born on June 22, 1959:
- Nicola Sirkis
French singer and frontman of pop-rock band indochine.
- Eddie Kidd
British stunt motorcycle rider.
- Stéphane Sirkis
French musician, indochine, with his twin brother nicola sirkis.
- Daniel Xuereb
French soccer (football) striker.
- Sandy Tolan
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and radio producer.
- Michael Kinane
Irish flat racing jockey.
- Ed Viesturs
American mountaineer.
- Wayne Federman
American comedian and author.
- Kathy Mattea
Musician.
- Mike O'Meara
American radio personality.
- Pol Van Den Driessche
- David Shulkin
- Sverre Brandhaug
- Stefano Strappa
- Lamberto Vallarino Gancia
Whose famous birthday is on June 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 22nd:
![Meryl Streep]()
Meryl StreepAmerican actress and most admired actress of her generation.
![Chris Pratt]()
Chris PrattChris pratt is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as guardians of the galaxy and jurassic world.
![Cyndi Lauper]()
Cyndi LauperAmerican singer, songwriter and actress.
![Emmanuelle Seigner]()
Emmanuelle SeignerFrench actress and former model.
![Elizabeth Warren]()
Elizabeth WarrenAmerican lawyer and law professor.
![Dan Brown]()
Dan BrownAmerican author of "the da vinci code", made into a movie with tom hanks, audrey tatou and others.
![Lindsay Wagner]()
Lindsay WagnerAfter appearing as a guest on "six million dollar man" in 1976, american actress, she launched her own series, "the bionic woman.
![Bruce Campbell]()
Bruce CampbellBruce campbell is an american actor known for his role as ash williams in the evil dead franchise.
![Kris Kristofferson]()
Kris KristoffersonAmerican country singer, actor, songwriter and recording artist.
![Freddie Prinze]()
Freddie PrinzeAmerican comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.
June 22, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 9 months old,
or 777 months and 27 days old,
or 3382 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23677 days old,
if you were born on June 22, 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 June 22, 1959?
There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 22, 1959.
June 22, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 22, 1959:
- Hermann Brill
German educator and politician, 8th minister-president of thuringia (b. 1895).
- Karl Jäger
- Bruce Harlan
What famous deaths happened on June 22nd?
Famous deaths on June 22nd:
![Fred Astaire]()
Fred AstaireFred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.
![Judy Garland]()
Judy GarlandAmerican actress and singer, she was a star of "the wizard of oz", her first film at the age of 13.
![George Carlin]()
George CarlinAmerican comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
![Dody Goodman]()
Dody GoodmanColumbus, ohio -- comedienne mary hartman! max duggan.
![Lola Lane]()
Lola LaneActress (zanzibar mystery ship, big fight, zanzibar).
- Oryon Legend
Famous for his thought-provoking plays.
- Knolan Frost
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Herberta Jones
Influential playwright whose plays continue to be performed worldwide.
- Toris Wilde
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Cace Noble
Award-winning playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 22nd
June 22, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 22, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 22nd and June 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.
June 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 22nd and June 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Lloyd Price - Personality
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
June 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.
June 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 22nd and June 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Russ Conway - Roulette
- Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long
June 22, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.
June 22, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 22nd and June 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
- The Fiestas - So Fine
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
June 22, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 22, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Last Train from Gun Hill
Release year: 1959
Directed by: John Sturges
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, Carolyn Jones, Earl Holliman
Country: United States of America
Porgy and Bess
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Otto Preminger, Rouben Mamoulian
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey
Country: United States of America
Yesterday's Enemy
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Val Guest
Starring: Stanley Baker, Guy Rolfe, Leo McKern, Gordon Jackson
Tarzan's Greatest Adventure
Release year: 1959
Directed by: John Guillermin
Starring: Gordon Scott, Anthony Quayle, Sara Shane, Niall MacGinnis
The Big Circus
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Joseph M. Newman
Starring: Victor Mature, Red Buttons, Rhonda Fleming, Kathryn Grant
June 22, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 22, 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:
Something in the City
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Maclean Rogers
Long Shot
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
For Better or Worse
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jason Alexander
For Love or Money
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mark Murphy
Brenner
Release year: 1959
June 22, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 22, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nine Coaches Waiting
By: Mary Stewart
In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.
The Light Infantry Ball
By: Hamilton Basso
Hamilton Basso, The Light Infantry Ball 1959 1st edition. Hardcover, 476 pages. Published by Doubleday & Company.
What We Must Know About Communism
By: Harry and Bonaro Overstreet
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.
Who was the US President on June 22, 1959?
On June 22, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 22, 1959?
On June 22, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 22, 1959?
On June 22, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 22nd?
June 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of June. 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 June 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup attempt: a coup attempt in ethiopia's amhara region leaves many people dead. this includes the regional president ambachew mekonnen as well as the chief of staff for the ethiopian national defense forces, general se'are mekonnen.
- 2018 - A bnsf railway freight train carrying 33 oil tanker cars, derailed in lyon county iowa. some of the crude oil leaked into the rain-swollen rock river. there were no injuries and a mandatory evacuation was ordered.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: 2017 lashkargah bombing: at least 20 people are killed in a car bombing outside a new kabul bank branch, lashkargah in helmand province. the taliban claim responsibility.
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 June 1959?
June 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
