Thursday January 08, 1959: on this day
About January 8th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: Charles De Gaulle is inaugurated as the first president of the French Fifth Republic.
- Day of the week: January 8th, 1959 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Elvis Presley, David Bowie
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks
- #1 UK song: It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty
- Popular movie: Room at the Top directed by Jack Clayton
More about January 8th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on January 8th, 1959.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 08, 1959?
- January 08, 1959: What happened on that day?
- January 08, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 08, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 08, 1959?
- How old is someone born on January 08, 1959?
- January 08, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- January 08, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 08, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- January 08, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 08, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 08, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 08, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on January 08, 1959?
What day of the week was January 08, 1959?
January 08, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 8th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 08, 1959 can also be written as 1/8/1959 in the US and as 8/1/1959 in UK and Europe.
January 08, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 08, 1959:
- Charles de gaulle is inaugurated as the first president of the french fifth republic.
- Caves of nerja are discovered in spain.
- Motown records founded by berry gordy, jr.
January 08, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 08, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 08, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 08, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 08, 1959 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 January 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 05:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.
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Who was born on January 08, 1959?
Famous people born on January 08, 1959:
- Emilio Aragón
Emilio Aragón is a Spanish actor, comedian, and musician, known for his work in television and film.
- Paul Hester
Australian drummer (crowded house split enz deckchairs overboard and tarmac adam).
- Keith Rodden
Chief of the american nascar crew.
- Michael Harwood in Sydney
New south wales, australasia golfer.
- Duk Koo Kim
Korean boxer (d. 1982).
- Kim Duk-koo
South korean boxer (d. 1982).
- Michel-Marie Zanotti-Sorkine
Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![David Bowie]()
David BowieBritish actor and rock star with exotic looks.
![Cynthia Erivo]()
Cynthia ErivoCynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...
![Stephen Hawking]()
Stephen HawkingBritish theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.
![Géraldine Pailhas]()
Géraldine PailhasFrench actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.
![Graham Chapman]()
Graham ChapmanAn english actor and writer.
![José Ferrer]()
José FerrerPuerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
![Yvette Mimieux]()
Yvette MimieuxAmerican actress, stage, and tv actress.
![Michelle Forbes]()
Michelle ForbesActress (julianna cox-homicide).
How old is someone born on January 08, 1959?
Someone born on January 08, 1959 is:
65 years 4 months old,
or 784 months and 15 days old,
or 3411 weeks
or 23877 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1959?
There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 08, 1959.
January 08, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on January 8th?
Famous deaths on January 8th:
![John Gregson]()
John GregsonActor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.
![Yvonne De Carlo]()
Yvonne De CarloCanadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...
![Edd Byrnes]()
Edd ByrnesEdd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.
![Gale Page]()
Gale PageActress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.
![Pat Buttram]()
Pat ButtramAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1915).
![Robert Baden-Powell]()
Robert Baden-PowellBritish military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.
![Zbigniew Cybulski]()
Zbigniew CybulskiPolish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.
![Lois Wilson]()
Lois WilsonActress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.
- Castin Galilei
Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.
- Galileah Galilei
Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...
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January 08, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 08, 1959:
- Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
January 08, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 08, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 5th and January 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.
January 08, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- The Teddy Bears - To Know Him, Is To Love Him
- The Everly Brothers - Problems
- Elvis Presley - One Night
January 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.
January 08, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
- Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came
- Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
- Little Richard - Baby Face
- The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him
January 08, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.
January 08, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 08, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
- Fats Domino - Whole Lotta Loving
- The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
January 08, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 08, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 08, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:
January 08, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 08, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
Doctor Zhivago
By: Boris Pasternak
Doctor Zhivago was first published in Italy in 1957 amid controversy. It tells the story of a poet and physician during the chaos of the Russian Revolution.
Abandon Ship!
By: Richard F. Newcomb
She was a ship that could make a difference. The battle-scarred U.S.S.S. sailed across the Pacific to rescue the heavy cruiser U.S.S. Indianapolis had just delivered secret cargo that would end World War II.
Herblock'S Special For Today
By: Herbert Block
Hardcover hardcover book containing political cartoonist Herblock’s work through the years. His brilliant work during Watergate and Richard Nixon's fall is included.
On My Own
By: Eleanor Roosevelt
This volume is the story of the most beloved and loved woman of our time, the great and well-loved Franklin Delano. It covers her experiences over the past thirteen years.
Who was the US President on January 08, 1959?
On January 08, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1959?
On January 08, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 08, 1959?
On January 08, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about January 8th?
January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. 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 January 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
- 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
- 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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 January 1959?
January 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
