Friday July 24, 1959: on this day
About July 24th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: 500,000th Dutch TV set registered
- Day of the week: July 24th, 1959 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Jennifer Lopez, Daveigh Chase
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Lonely Boy by Paul Anka
- #1 UK song: Dream Lover by Bobby Darin
- Popular movie: The Scapegoat directed by Robert Hamer
More about July 24th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on July 24th, 1959.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 24, 1959?
- July 24, 1959: What happened on that day?
- July 24, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 24, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 24, 1959?
- How old is someone born on July 24, 1959?
- July 24, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- July 24, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 24, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- July 24, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 24, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 24, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 24, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on July 24, 1959?
What day of the week was July 24, 1959?
July 24, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 205th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 24, 1959 can also be written as 7/24/1959 in the US and as 24/7/1959 in UK and Europe.
July 24, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 24, 1959:
- 500,000th dutch tv set registered
- Vp nixon argues with khrushchev, known as kitchen debate
- At the opening of the american national exhibition in moscow, u.s. vice president richard nixon and soviet premier nikita khrushchev have a ''kitchen debate''.
July 24, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?
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July 24, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 24, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 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 July 24th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 24, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 24, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 24, 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 July 24, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 10:23 pm and setting at 11:36 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.
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Who was born on July 24, 1959?
Famous people born on July 24, 1959:
- Edward Liddie
Union, georgia -- judo fighter (1984 olympics - bronze medalist).
- Brian Fogt
Dayton, ohio -- nike golfer (1992 ft wayne open-7th).
- Joe Gatt
- Keiichi Hara
- Jostein Masdal
- Angelo Riccaboni
- Giuseppe Abbagnale
- Viktor Uspaskich
- Shawn Weatherly
- Roland Wetzig
- Jason Rodrigues Corrêa
- Véronique Dehant
- Carlos Filizzola
Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:
![Jennifer Lopez]()
Jennifer LopezAmerican singer, actress and businesswoman.
![Daveigh Chase]()
Daveigh ChaseDaveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.
![Lynda Carter]()
Lynda CarterLynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.
![Elisabeth Moss]()
Elisabeth MossElisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.
![Rose Byrne]()
Rose ByrneActress from australia.
![Anna Paquin]()
Anna PaquinAward-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.
![Kristin Chenoweth]()
Kristin ChenowethKristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...
![Gus Van Sant]()
Gus Van SantAmerican filmmaker.
![Bindi Irwin]()
Bindi IrwinThe daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.
![Danny Dyer]()
Danny DyerEnglish actor and tv presenter.
How old is someone born on July 24, 1959?
Someone born on July 24, 1959 is:
64 years 10 months old,
or 778 months and 12 days old,
or 3384 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23693 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
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 24, 1959?
There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.
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 July 24, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 24, 1959.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
July 24, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 24, 1959:
- Mihail Lascăr
What famous deaths happened on July 24th?
Famous deaths on July 24th:
![Sherman Hemsley]()
Sherman HemsleySherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.
![Peter Sellers]()
Peter SellersBritish-american actor.
![Regis Philbin]()
Regis PhilbinAfter years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...
![Constance Bennett]()
Constance BennettAmerican actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).
![David Warner]()
David WarnerManchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).
![Chad Everett]()
Chad EverettChad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Virginia Christine]()
Virginia ChristineActress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.
![Rene Requiestas]()
Rene RequiestasActor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).
![Victor Moore]()
Victor MooreAt 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.
- Truda Weaver
Renowned geneticist known for her work on human chromosomes.
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July 24, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 24, 1959:
- Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
- St. Ruffin
- St. Wulfhad
- St. David
- St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
- St. Lewine
- St. Kinga/Cunegundes
- St. Francis Solano
- St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
July 24, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 24, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 20th and July 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.
July 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Fabian - Tiger
- Stonewall Jackson - Waterloo
- Lloyd Price - Personality
July 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.
July 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Marty Wilde - A Teenager In Love
- Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
- Russ Conway - Roulette
- Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
July 24, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.
July 24, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- The Falcons - You're So Fine
- Dinah Washington - What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
- Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind
July 24, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 24, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
July 24, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 24, 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:
July 24, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 24, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nine Coaches Waiting
By: Mary Stewart
In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.
Steps In Time
By: Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire, a singer, actor, choreographer and, of all things, the greatest entertainer of the 20th century, was the embodiment of charm, grace, and wit.
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.
Elizabeth The Great
By: Elizabeth Jenkins
This is a fascinating study of the Queen's and her court, their daily lives, concerns, topics for conversation, meals, living conditions, travels and successes, that places them in the historical context of 16th century.
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 …
Who was the US President on July 24, 1959?
On July 24, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 1959?
On July 24, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 24, 1959?
On July 24, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about July 24th?
July 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of July. 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 July 24th, such as:
- 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
- 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
- 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.
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 July 1959?
July 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
