Tuesday October 13, 1959: on this day
About October 13th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: In Hamlet, Indiana, USA a building is hit by a falling meteorite.
- Day of the week: October 13th, 1959 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Sacha Baron Cohen, Margaret Thatcher
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
- #1 UK song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
- Popular movie: Solomon and Sheba directed by King Vidor
More about October 13th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on October 13th, 1959.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 13, 1959?
- October 13, 1959: What happened on that day?
- October 13, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 13, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 13, 1959?
- How old is someone born on October 13, 1959?
- October 13, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- October 13, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 13, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- October 13, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 13, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 13, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 13, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on October 13, 1959?
What day of the week was October 13, 1959?
October 13, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 286th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 13, 1959 can also be written as 10/13/1959 in the US and as 13/10/1959 in UK and Europe.
October 13, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 13, 1959:
- In hamlet, indiana, usa a building is hit by a falling meteorite.
- The united states launches explorer 7.
October 13, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 13, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th 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 13, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 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 13th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 13, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 13, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 13, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 04:53 pm and setting at 04:58 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 13, 1959?
Famous people born on October 13, 1959:
- The Miracle of Fátima: the Holy Mother
The miracle of fátima: the holy mother is a religious figure associated with the reported apparitions of the virgin mary in fátima, portugal...
- Marie Osmond
Marie osmond is an american tv show host known for her work on 'the talk' and as a member of the osmond family musical group.
- Adam Poirier
American musician who played the synthesizer in a band that toured japan in 1985.
- Arne Sorenson
Former President and CEO of Marriott International.
- Jeet Thayil
Indian poet and novelist, best known for his work 'Narcopolis.
- Marie Osmond in Ogden
Utah, usa; singer/actress (paper roses, goin' coconuts).
- Scott McPherson
- Massimo Bonini
- Dan DiDio
- Maria Luisa Pellizzari
- Wayne Pygram
- Dorian Ștefan
Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:
![Sacha Baron Cohen]()
Sacha Baron CohenSacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.
![Margaret Thatcher]()
Margaret ThatcherBritish politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.
![Kelly Preston]()
Kelly PrestonKelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.
![Kate Walsh]()
Kate WalshKate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.
![Lenny Bruce]()
Lenny BruceAmerican comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.
![Jerry Jones]()
Jerry JonesAmerican football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.
![Pamela Tiffin]()
Pamela TiffinAmerican actress.
![Robert Walker]()
Robert WalkerAmerican actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.
![Philippe Torreton]()
Philippe TorretonPhilippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.
![John Lone]()
John LoneHong kong-american actor.
How old is someone born on October 13, 1959?
Someone born on October 13, 1959 is:
64 years 7 months old,
or 775 months and 7 days old,
or 3370 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23596 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 1959?
There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 13, 1959.
October 13, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 13, 1959:
- K Rudolf Mengelberg
Dutch composer (concert amsterdam), died at 67.
- Attilio Nani
- Xu Yun
What famous deaths happened on October 13th?
Famous deaths on October 13th:
![Kishore Kumar]()
Kishore KumarIndian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Gary Collins]()
Gary CollinsAmerican television host and actor.
![Bea Benaderet]()
Bea BenaderetBea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.
![Barbara Kent]()
Barbara KentCanadian-born american actress (b. 1907).
![Henry Irving]()
Henry IrvingEnglish actor and manager (b. 1838).
![Nils Asther]()
Nils AstherActor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.
![Donald Houston]()
Donald HoustonActor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.
- Hershey Chocolates
Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.
- Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.
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October 13, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 13, 1959:
- RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
- Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
- French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.
Observances on October 13, 1959:
- International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
October 13, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 13, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
October 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
October 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
October 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. 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 13, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1959 was Sea Of Love by Phil Phillips With The Twilights, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
October 13, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
- Bo Diddley - Say Man
- Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk
- Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy
October 13, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 13, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 13, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 13, 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 13, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 13, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Folk Medicine
By: Deforest Clinton Jarvis
Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.
The Years With Ross
By: James Thurber
Harold Ross was America's most influential literary magazine and introduced America to many exciting talents, such as Robert Benchley and Alexander Woolcott.
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.
Advise And Consent
By: Allen Drury
Advice and Consent
The Status Seekers
By: Vance Packard
"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."
Who was the US President on October 13, 1959?
On October 13, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1959?
On October 13, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 13, 1959?
On October 13, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 13th?
October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
- 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
- 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (reuters),
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.
