March 1959 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in March 1959.
The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on March 1959: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of March 1959?
Events
- 01 Mar 1959 Archbishop Makarios returns to Cyprus after three years.
- 03 Mar 1959 1st US probe to enter solar orbit, Pioneer 4, launched
- 05 Mar 1959 Iran and US sign economic and military treaty.
- 06 Mar 1959 11st Emmy Awards: Playhouse 90, Jack Benny Show, Raymond Burr
- 07 Mar 1959 Bells Are Ringing closes at Shubert Theater NYC after 925 performances
- 08 Mar 1959 KUAT TV channel 6 in Tucson, AZ (PBS) begins broadcasting
- 09 Mar 1959 Juno opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC for 16 performances
- 10 Mar 1959 Uprising against Chinese occupation force in Lhasa Tibet
- 11 Mar 1959 Raisin in the Sun, 1st Broadway play by a black woman, opens
- 12 Mar 1959 US House joins Senate approving Hawaii statehood.
- 15 Mar 1959 WILX TV channel 10 in Lansing, MI (NBC) begins broadcasting
- 16 Mar 1959 Iraq and the USSR sign economic / technical treaty
- 17 Mar 1959 Australia and the USSR restore diplomatic relations
- 19 Mar 1959 1st Impressions opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 84 performances
- 21 Mar 1959 Juno closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 16 performances
- 22 Mar 1959 Betsy Rawls wins LPGA Nehi Golf Tournament.
- 24 Mar 1959 Iraq withdraws from the Baghdad Pact.
- 25 Mar 1959 Bill White traded to Saint Louis Cardinals for pitchers Sam Jones and Don Choate.
- 26 Mar 1959 Test debut for Mushtaq Mohammad versus West Indies age 15 years 124 days.
- 28 Mar 1959 The State Council of the People's Republic of China dissolves the Government of Tibet.
- 29 Mar 1959 Some Like it Hot with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon premieres
- 30 Mar 1959 WNED TV channel 17 in Buffalo, New York (PBS) begins broadcasting
- 31 Mar 1959 Dalai Lama fled China and was granted political asylum in India
- 18 Mar 1959 The Hawaii Admission Act is signed into law.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in March 1959?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- Ritchie Valens - Donna
- The Coasters - Charlie Brown
- The Crests - 16 Candles
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Elvis Presley - One Night / I Got Stung
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Shirley Bassey - Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in March 1959?
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.
Wedemeyer Reports!
By: General Albert C. Wedemeyer
General Wedemeyer was the chief planner of General Marshall and co-author the Victory Plan. He had a significant role in shaping and directing Allied War against Fascist forces.
Breakfast At Tiffany'S
By: Truman Capote
Truman Capote's seductive and romantic masterpiece created a woman whose name is now part of American culture.
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.
The Coming Of The New Deal
By: Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr.
This book, Volume 2, in Schlesinger’s Age of Roosevelt series, describes Roosevelt's first turbulent years in the White House.