Saturday October 10, 1959: on this day
About October 10th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: Happy Town closes at 84th St. Theater NYC after 5 performances
- Day of the week: October 10th, 1959 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Chiaki Kuriyama, Donald Sinden
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
- #1 UK song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
- Popular movie: The Bridge directed by Bernhard Wicki
More about October 10th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on October 10th, 1959.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 10, 1959?
- October 10, 1959: What happened on that day?
- October 10, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 10, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 10, 1959?
- How old is someone born on October 10, 1959?
- October 10, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- October 10, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 10, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- October 10, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 10, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 10, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 10, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 10, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on October 10, 1959?
What day of the week was October 10, 1959?
October 10, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 10, 1959 can also be written as 10/10/1959 in the US and as 10/10/1959 in UK and Europe.
October 10, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 10, 1959:
- Happy town closes at 84th st. theater nyc after 5 performances
- Lee harvey oswald signs guestbook in hotel helsinki
- Pan am begins regular flights around world
October 10, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 10, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 10, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 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 October 10th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 10, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 10, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:06 pm and setting at 01:51 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1959.
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Who was born on October 10, 1959?
Famous people born on October 10, 1959:
![Bradley Whitford]()
Bradley WhitfordAmerican actor known for his role in The West Wing.
![Julia Sweeney]()
Julia SweeneyAmerican comedian and actress, she is also a regular on saturday night live.
- Kirsty MacColl
An english singer-songwriter, she recorded and wrote several pop hits in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Brian Moynihan
Chairman and CEO of Bank of America.
- Michael Cobley
English-scottish author.
- Arif Peçenek
Turkish football player and manager (d. 2013).
- Bill Rammell
English academic and politician, minister of state for the armed forces.
- Mark Johnston
British racehorse trainer, middleham, north yorkshire.
- Peter Judge
American sales manager at pacific bell telephone co.
- Eric Fellner
English film producer.
- Mike Singletary
Athlete.
- Mario Tullo
- José Pastinelli
- Roberto Monti
Whose famous birthday is on October 10th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 10th:
![Chiaki Kuriyama]()
Chiaki KuriyamaChiaki kuriyama is a japanese singer and actress known for her role as gogo yubari in the movie kill bill: volume 1..
![Donald Sinden]()
Donald SindenDonald sinden was a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including roles in popular british tv series and...
![Charles Dance]()
Charles DanceEnglish actor, director, and screenwriter.
![Harold Pinter]()
Harold PinterBritish playwright, screenwriter, and poet.
![Peter Coyote]()
Peter CoyoteAmerican actor, director, and screenwriter.
![Ludmilla Tchérina]()
Ludmilla TchérinaFrench actress and choreographer, ballerina (d. 2004).
![Martin Kemp]()
Martin KempBritish actor and musician, spandau ballet's bass player is british.
![Anita Mui]()
Anita MuiHong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.
![Aimee Teegarden]()
Aimee TeegardenAmerican actress and producer.
![Helen Hayes]()
Helen HayesAmerican actress, who started on stage at age five.
How old is someone born on October 10, 1959?
Someone born on October 10, 1959 is:
64 years 7 months old,
or 775 months and 10 days old,
or 3371 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23599 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1959?
There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 10th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 10, 1959.
October 10, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 10, 1959:
- Friedrich
German nobility, the prince of lüneburg from 1636 to 1648.
- Vilmos Dán
What famous deaths happened on October 10th?
Famous deaths on October 10th:
![Christopher Reeve]()
Christopher ReeveAmerican actor, stage, film, and tv.
![Yul Brynner]()
Yul BrynnerRussian-american actor.
![Joan Sutherland]()
Joan SutherlandAn australian singer and a prominent 20th-century coloratura operatic soprano, "las stupenda.
![Redd Foxx]()
Redd FoxxAmerican comedian and actor.
![Alex Karras]()
Alex KarrasAmerican football player, wrestler, and actor (d. 2012).
![Teresa Graves]()
Teresa GravesAmerican singer and actress (born 1948).
![Solomon Burke]()
Solomon BurkeAmerican singer-songwriter (d.2010).
![Eddie Cantor]()
Eddie CantorAmerican comedian and singer who was a star on stage, radio, tv, and movies.
![Édith Piaf]()
Édith PiafFrench singer and chanteuse, with tragic private life.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 10th
October 10, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 10, 1959:
- World Mental Health Day [WHO]
October 10, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 10, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 5th and October 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 10, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 10, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 10, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
- The Browns - The Three Bells
October 10, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 10, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 10, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. 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 10, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 1959 was Poison Ivy by The Coasters, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 10, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 10, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
- Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
- Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
- Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
- Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk
October 10, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 10, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 10, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 10, 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:
October 10, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 10, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Town House
By: Norah Lofts
Is it possible to make a home from the ashes? Can the hereditary mixture of wild gypsylore and fierce independence, magic, and mystery really settle in?
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 Lotus Eaters
By: Gerald Green
Fast shipping, usually the same day.
More Than Meets The Eye
By: Carl Mydans
Mydans, Carl: More Than Meets the Eye
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 10, 1959?
On October 10, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 10, 1959?
On October 10, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 10, 1959?
On October 10, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 10th?
October 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:
- 2018 - A bus travelling from nairobi, kenya to kisumu crashes into a tree and causes the deaths of at least 51 people.
- 2017 - 2017 north korea crisis: a south korean lawmaker asserts that north korean hackers stole classified military records detailing joint operations between south korean and united states forces in case of war with north korea in 2016.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills at most 14 people, mostly police officers in lashkargah in helmand province as taliban insurgents advance on the afghan city. (reuters) a gunman shoots down 14 people at a shiite shrine in kabul, on a holy day.
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.
