Thursday January 01, 1959: on this day

January 01, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

Here's what happened on January 01, 1959:

• Highway 91 in nevada is officially renamed las vegas boulevard.
• Chad becomes autonomous republic in french community.
• Rohan kanhai completes 256 versus india at calcutta.
• Cuban revolution: fulgencio batista, dictator of cuba, is overthrown by fidel castro's forces.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:45 pm and setting at 11:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1959

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Famous people born on January 01, 1959:

• Farzad Kamalabadi

  Renowned physicist known for contributions to theoretical physics.

• Safiatou Ba-N'Daw

  Former First Lady of Mali and advocate for women's rights.

• Janssen Cilag

  Janssen-Cilag is a pharmaceutical company that is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson and focuses on the development and production of...

• Tephanie Beeke

  Renowned illustrator known for her work in children's books.

• Patricia Rozario

  A versatile talent in both journalism and opera.

• Rainier Wolfcastle

  Rainier Wolfcastle is an Austrian-American actor and former bodybuilder, best known for his role as McBain in the Simpsons.

• Yoshinori Tanaka

  Known for discoveries in the field of cell biology and autophagy.

• Michel Onfray

  French philosopher and writer who believes in hedonism, anarchism.

• Theresa Greenfield

  United States Senator from Iowa since 2021.

• Joshua Aronson

  American social psychologist known for his research on stereotype threat and its impact on academic performance.

• Sten Odenwald

  A Swedish astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of galaxy formation and evolution.

• Edmar Colón

  Puerto Rican painter known for his vibrant and abstract expressionist works.

• Kalyan Ray

  Kalyan Ray is an Indian novelist known for his works exploring the themes of identity, migration, and cultural displacement.

• Azali Assoumani

  Comorian colonel, politician president of the comoros.

• Aengus Ó Snodaigh

  Aengus Ó Snodaigh is an Irish politician who has served as a Sinn Féin member of Dáil Éireann since 2002.

• Kateleen Bates

  Kateleen Bates is a British journalist and author who has written extensively on politics and international affairs.

• Kathryn Olmsted

  Kathryn Olmsted is an American historian and journalist who is known for her work on the history of American politics and conspiracy...

• Elijah Wald

  Elijah Wald is an American author and musician who has written extensively on the history of American popular music.

• Finan Fallon

  Finan Fallon is an Irish politician who has served as a member of Dáil Éireann since 2011.

• Navier Garcia Calderon

  A contemporary Peruvian poet known for his works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

• Vidya Balan

  Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

• Nana Patekar

  Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

• Hiep Thi Le

  Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

• Grandmaster Flash

  Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

• Anju Mahendru

  Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

• Maurice Béjart

  French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

• Fatima Sana Shaikh

  Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

• Morris Chestnut

  American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

• Frank Langella

  American actor and legitimate theater producer.

• Sonali Bendre

  Indian actress and model.

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

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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

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

Famous people died on January 01, 1959:

• Cuthbert Hare

  Founder of the Hare Group of Companies in the UK.

• Amabel Ware-Lane

  Amabel Ware-Lane was a British athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

• Theophil Bader

  Theophil Bader was a German physicist who made contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

• Melville Clark

  Pioneering electrical engineer known for his contributions to radio technology.

• Windham Wyer

  Windham Wyer was a botanist known for his research on plant genetics.

• Edythe Evelyn Clarke

  Renowned zoologist who specialized in marine biology.

• Frosty Lawson

  Frosty Lawson was a renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

• Carmita Landström

  Carmita Landström was a Swedish botanist who specialized in the study of mosses and liverworts.

• Jadwiga Szczawińska-Dawidowa

  Polish painter known for her landscape and portrait paintings.

• Julius Baer

  Swiss banker who founded the private banking firm Julius Baer Group.

• Casimir Sienkiewicz

  Polish engineer known for his contributions to early radio technology.

• Antonio López Herranz

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

• Cesar Romero

  Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

• Margaret Sullavan

  American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

• Donna Douglas

  American actress (b. 1932).

• Ray Walston

  American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

• Juanita Moore

  Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

• Barton MacLane

  Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

• Victor Buono

  Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

• June Clayworth

  Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

• Gertrude Michael

  Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
2. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him, Is To Love Him
4. Elvis Presley - One Night
5. The Everly Brothers - Problems

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
3. Lonnie Donegan - Tom Dooley
4. Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Starring Warren Covington - Tea For Two Cha Cha
5. Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
3. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
4. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
5. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes