What happened on Tuesday December 01, 1959?

Here's what happened on December 01, 1959:

• First Color Photograph of Earth from Space A groundbreaking moment in space exploration: the first color photograph of Earth was received from outer space, offering humanity a stunning and unprecedented view of our planet from beyond its atmosphere.
• Antarctic Treaty Signed Twelve nations signed the Antarctic Treaty, establishing Antarctica as a continent dedicated to peaceful scientific research and prohibiting military activities. This landmark international agreement transformed the continent into a global scientific preserve, promoting international cooperation and preventing potential territorial conflicts.
• Billy Cannon Wins Heisman Trophy Billy Cannon from Louisiana State University (LSU) was awarded the 25th Heisman Trophy, recognizing him as the most outstanding player in college football for the year.

Events in 1959

December 01, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 01, 1959

Newspapers from Dec. 01, 1959

December 01, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 335th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1959 can also be written as 12/1/1959 in the US and as 1/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

Famous people born on December 01, 1959:

• Wally Lewis

  Iconic Australian rugby league player widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport's history, known for exceptional...

• Billy Childish

  Multifaceted English artist known for his provocative and raw artistic expressions across poetry, music, painting, and literature.

• Anne Ducros

  Renowned French jazz singer known for her distinctive vocal style and contributions to contemporary jazz music.

• Loïc Peyron
• Neil Gershenfeld
• Steve Jansen

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on December 1st

Famous people died on December 01, 1959:

• Jur Hronec

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on December 1st

December 01, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Della Reese - Don't You Know
3. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
4. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
5. Ernie Fields - In The Mood

December 01, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
2. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
3. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
4. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
5. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock

December 01, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1959 was Don't You Know by Della Reese, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Della Reese - Don't You Know
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
3. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
4. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
5. The Spacemen - The Clouds

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 01, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 01, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 December 01, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:05 am and setting at 07:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on December 01, 1959

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Someone born on December 01, 1959 is:

65 years 5 months old,

or 785 months and 13 days old,

or 3415 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23906 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1959?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 01, 1959.

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