What happened on Wednesday July 01, 1959?

Here's what happened on July 01, 1959:

• World Refugee Year Commences The United Nations launched World Refugee Year, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about refugee challenges, promoting humanitarian support, and addressing the ongoing global refugee crisis.
• Israeli Knesset Approves Weapon Sales to West Germany In a significant diplomatic and historical moment, the Israeli Knesset agreed to sell weapons to West Germany, marking a complex post-World War II reconciliation between Israel and Germany.
• International Measurement Standards Established A landmark international agreement was reached to standardize measurement units, specifically defining precise values for the international yard, avoirdupois pound, and derived units like inch, mile, and ounce. This agreement involved the United States, United Kingdom, and other Commonwealth countries, promoting global scientific and commercial consistency.
• Party of the African Federation Holds Constitutive Conference The Party of the African Federation (PFA) convened its inaugural conference, representing an important moment in African political organization and potential continental unity during the decolonization era.
• WVTV Television Channel Begins Broadcasting WVTV, an independent television station on channel 18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, commenced its broadcasting operations, contributing to the local media landscape.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jul. 01, 1959

Newspapers from Jul. 01, 1959

July 01, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1959 can also be written as 7/1/1959 in the US and as 1/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

July 01, 1959 in July 1959 calendar

Famous people born on July 01, 1959:

• Vincent D'Onofrio

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Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on July 1st

Famous people died on July 01, 1959:

• Albert Bechestobill
• Max O. Lorenz

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on July 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
2. Lloyd Price - Personality
3. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
4. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
5. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 01, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Russ Conway - Roulette
2. Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
5. Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 01, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
2. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
3. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
4. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
5. The Fiestas - So Fine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 01, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 01, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:29 am and setting at 05:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on July 01, 1959

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Someone born on July 01, 1959 is:

65 years 10 months old,

or 790 months and 13 days old,

or 3437 weeks

or 24059 days old,

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

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 1st 2025.

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

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

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