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December 01, 1959 was the 335th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 01, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 01, 1959, who was born and died on December 01, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. On the Beach, directed by Stanley Kramer), TV series (e.g. On The Spot) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 01, 1959?
- December 01, 1959: What happened on that day?
- December 01, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 01, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 01, 1959?
- December 01, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 01, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- December 01, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 01, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- December 01, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 01, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 01, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 01, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on December 01, 1959?
What day of the week was December 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 01, 1959:
- 25th heisman trophy award: billy cannon, lsu (hb).
- Twelve nations sign a treaty for scientific peaceful use of antarctica.
- Cold war: opening date for signature of the antarctic treaty, which sets aside antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on the continent.
December 01, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 01, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Who was born on December 01, 1959?
Famous people born on December 01, 1959:
- Kazumi Yumoto
Japanese author known for her children's books.
- Anne Ducros
French jazz singer.
- Billy Childish
English poet, writer, poet, filmmaker, singer, guitarist and author.
- Wally Lewis
Australian rugby league legend known for his leadership and skill on the field.
- Loïck Peyron
He was a french yachtsman and skipper.
- Marinella Macaolo
- Per-Mathias Høgmo
- Neil Gershenfeld
- Vital Corbellini
- Raymond Geerts
- Steve Jansen
- Steve Jansen (Stephen Batt
- Billy Childish (Steven John Hamper
- Walter James «Wally» Lewis
Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:
![Woody Allen]()
Woody AllenAmerican comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.
![Sarah Silverman]()
Sarah SilvermanAmerican comedian, writer, producer, actress.
![Zoë Kravitz]()
Zoë KravitzAmerican actress, singer, and model.
![Alain Bashung]()
Alain BashungFrench comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).
![Bette Midler]()
Bette MidlerAmerican actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.
![Richard Pryor]()
Richard PryorAmerican actor and comedian.
![Edouard Baer]()
Edouard BaerFrench television presenter, actor, and film director.
![Janelle Monáe]()
Janelle MonáeGrammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.
![Charlene Tilton]()
Charlene TiltonAmerican actress and singer.
![John Densmore]()
John DensmoreAmerican drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.
December 01, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 4 months old,
or 772 months and 18 days old,
or 3359 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23516 days old,
if you were born on December 01, 1959.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1959?
There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.
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.
December 01, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 01, 1959:
- Lyle French
Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.
- Jur Hronec
- Francesco Zingales
What famous deaths happened on December 1st?
Famous deaths on December 1st:
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
![Paul Benedict]()
Paul BenedictAmerican actor (born 1938).
![Ken Berry]()
Ken BerryAmerican actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).
- Milferd Bolton
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
- Jarry Haldane
Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Hriday Ram Shenoy
Indian politician and freedom fighter.
- Mclaren Stewart
Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 1st
December 01, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 01, 1959:
- Iceland
- Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
- Feast day of St Eligius
- Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
- Angola's Pioneers' Day
- World AIDS Day
- Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
December 01, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 01, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 30th and December 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
December 01, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
- 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.
December 01, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- 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 R&B music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.
December 01, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- The Spacemen - The Clouds
December 01, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 01, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
On the Beach
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Stanley Kramer
Starring: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins
Country: United States of America
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Henry Levin
Starring: James Mason, Pat Boone, Arlene Dahl, Diane Baker
Country: United States of America
The Cow and I
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Henri Verneuil
Starring: Fernandel, Pierre-Louis, Ellen Schwiers, Ingeborg Schöner
The Gazebo
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Marshall
Starring: Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Carl Reiner, John McGiver
The Purple Gang
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Frank McDonald
Starring: Barry Sullivan, Robert Blake, Elaine Edwards, Marc Cavell
December 01, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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:
On the Spot
Release year: 1959
Showtime
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom Dey
Take It Easy
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha
Not for Hire
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mike Cajuin
Country: United States of America
Shotgun Slade
Release year: 1959
Country: United States of America
December 01, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 01, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Too Many Ghosts
By: Paul Gallico
Too Many Ghosts, 1959 BCE by Paul Gallico. Published by Doubleday & Company, hardcover, 288 pages.
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 War Lover
By: John Hersey
THE WAR LOVER tells the story of Buzz Morrow, a pilot who loves war and military duty. Hersey argues that wars are only possible because of men like Buzz, who enjoy them.
Gentlemen, Scholars And Scoundrels
By: Horace Knowles
Gentlemen, Scholars, and Scoundrels: The Treasury of Harper's Magazine from 1850 to The, by Knowles. Ed.
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 December 01, 1959?
On December 01, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1959?
On December 01, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 01, 1959?
On December 01, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 1st?
December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of December. 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 December 1st, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
- 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
- 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.
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 December 1959?
December 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
