Thursday April 23, 1959: on this day
About April 23rd, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: Destry Rides Again opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 472 performances
- Day of the week: April 23rd, 1959 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Shirley Temple, John Cena
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods
- #1 UK song: Side Saddle by Russ Conway
- Popular movie: The 400 Blows directed by François Truffaut
More about April 23rd, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on April 23rd, 1959.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1959?
- April 23, 1959: What happened on that day?
- April 23, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1959?
- How old is someone born on April 23, 1959?
- April 23, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1959?
What day of the week was April 23, 1959?
April 23, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 113th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 1959 can also be written as 4/23/1959 in the US and as 23/4/1959 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 23, 1959:
- Destry rides again opens at imperial theater nyc for 472 performances
April 23, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?
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April 23, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 23, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 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 April 23rd, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 23, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:30 pm and setting at 06:14 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1959.
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Who was born on April 23, 1959?
Famous people born on April 23, 1959:
- Unity Dow
Botswanan judge, author, and rights activist.
- Terry Francona
Coach.
- Terri Luckhurst
Lpga golfer.
- Catherine Mary Stewart
Actress.
- Ryan Stiles
Actor.
- Jonathan Sagall
- Carmen Summa
- Mirella Izzo
- Rob Taylor
- Georgina Abela
- Guy Allison
- Leonardo Bitetto
- Maria-Luise Rainer
- Dan Frischman
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
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Shirley TempleShirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
![John Cena]()
John CenaWwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
![Dev Patel]()
Dev PatelDev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Michael Moore]()
Michael MooreMoore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
![Jaime King]()
Jaime KingAmerican actress and model.
![Taio Cruz]()
Taio CruzTaio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
![Valerie Bertinelli]()
Valerie BertinelliValerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![George Lopez]()
George LopezMexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
How old is someone born on April 23, 1959?
Someone born on April 23, 1959 is:
65 years 1 month old,
or 781 months and 12 days old,
or 3397 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23784 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1959?
There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 23rd 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 23, 1959.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
April 23, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 23, 1959:
- Bak Jungyang
Korean politician.
- Ernst Felle
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
![Paulette Goddard]()
Paulette GoddardPaulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Howard Cosell]()
Howard CosellAmerican sports commentator and broadcaster.
![John Mills]()
John MillsBritish actor, producer, singer, and film star.
![Buster Crabbe]()
Buster CrabbeAmerican swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
![William Hartnell]()
William HartnellLondon, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
![Albert Salmi]()
Albert SalmiActor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
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April 23, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1959:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1959:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1959:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 23, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 23, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
- Elvis Presley - I Need Your Love Tonight
- Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
April 23, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 23, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
April 23, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 23, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 23, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Sam Cooke - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
- Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
April 23, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 23, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:
April 23, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Pioneer, Go Home!
By: Richard Powell
This 50th anniversary edition of Richard Powell's 1959 New York Times bestseller includes a new preface written by the author.
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.
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …
From The Terrace
By: John O'Hara
This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.
Nautilus 90 North
By: William R. Anderson
The first transpolar submarine journey from the Pacific Ocean into the Atlantic was commanded by the commander of the Nautilus. He relates the tension and excitement of the journey to the North Pole.
Who was the US President on April 23, 1959?
On April 23, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1959?
On April 23, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1959?
On April 23, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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 April 1959?
April 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
