Saturday December 05, 1959: on this day
About December 5th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: Intikhab Alam bowls Colin McDonald with first ball in Tests.
- Day of the week: December 5th, 1959 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Keri Hilson, Paula Patton
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
- #1 UK song: What Do You Want? by Adam Faith
- Popular movie: On the Beach directed by Stanley Kramer
More about December 5th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on December 5th, 1959.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 05, 1959?
- December 05, 1959: What happened on that day?
- December 05, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 05, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 05, 1959?
- December 05, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 05, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- December 05, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 05, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- December 05, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 05, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 05, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 05, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on December 05, 1959?
What day of the week was December 05, 1959?
December 05, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 339th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 05, 1959 can also be written as 12/5/1959 in the US and as 5/12/1959 in UK and Europe.
December 05, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 05, 1959:
- Intikhab alam bowls colin mcdonald with first ball in tests.
December 05, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 05, 1959: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - San Francisco 49ers : 34 - 14
December 05, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 05, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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December 05, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 05, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 December 05, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:24 am and setting at 10:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.
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Get your map!Who was born on December 05, 1959?
Famous people born on December 05, 1959:
- Lee Chapman
English footballer.
- Oleksandr Yaroslavsky
Ukrainian businessman.
- Colin Camerer
Economist.
- Maurizio Crozza
Italian comedian, actor, and television presenter.
- Shirley Furlong in San Antonio
Texas, usa.
- Nikki Gianulias in Vallejo
California, usa; bowler.
- Julie Boulet
- Babe Laufenberg
- Antonio Milo
- Anna Maria Giannini
- Renzo Contratto
- Connie Newton Needham
- Robbie France
- Julio Galán
Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:
- Keri Hilson
American singer.
- Paula Patton
American actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.
- Little Richard
American musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.
- Frankie Muniz
Frankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.
- Amy Acker
American actress.
- Lauren London
Tv actress.
- Margaret Cho
She is an american comedian of korean descent.
- Joan Didion
American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.
- Shalom Harlow
Canadian actress and model.
- Nick Stahl
American producer and actor.
December 05, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 5 months old,
or 773 months and 5 days old,
or 3361 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23533 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1959?
There are 210 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 05, 1959.
December 05, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 05, 1959:
- Merico Zuccari
- Maurice Burrus
- Percival Davson
- Alcides Paiva
- Frank Schell
What famous deaths happened on December 5th?
Famous deaths on December 5th:
- Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.
- Robert Walker
American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.
- Nina Foch
American actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.
- Beverly Garland
American actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).
- Paul Harvey
Actor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.
- Jorge Negrete
He was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.
- Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South...
- Tata Madiba
Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.
- Lennex Mandela
Lennex Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
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December 05, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 05, 1959:
- Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
- Day of the Ninja
- Austria - Krampus
- Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
- Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
- Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)
Observances on December 05, 1959:
- International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
- World Soil Day
December 05, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 05, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 30th and December 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.
December 05, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 05, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
- Ernie Fields - In The Mood
December 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.
December 05, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 05, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
December 05, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1959 was Don't You Know by Della Reese, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.
December 05, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 05, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- The Spacemen - The Clouds
December 05, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 05, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 05, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 05, 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:
December 05, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 05, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 05, 1959?
On December 05, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1959?
On December 05, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 05, 1959?
On December 05, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 5th?
December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of December. 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 December 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
- 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
- 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.
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 December 1959?
December 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.