What happened on Wednesday December 02, 1959?

Here's what happened on December 02, 1959:

• Malpasset Dam Disaster in France On December 2, 1959, the Malpasset Dam in southern France catastrophically collapsed, unleashing a massive flood that devastated the town of Frejus. The sudden dam failure resulted in a devastating torrent of water that killed 412 people and caused extensive destruction across the French Riviera region. The disaster was a significant engineering and humanitarian tragedy that highlighted the critical importance of dam safety and structural integrity.

Events in 1959

December 02, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 02, 1959

Newspapers from Dec. 02, 1959

December 02, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 336th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1959 can also be written as 12/2/1959 in the US and as 2/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

Famous people born on December 02, 1959:

• Boman Irani

  Renowned Indian character actor known for versatile roles in Bollywood films like '3 Idiots' and 'Munna Bhai' series.

• Candace Bushnell

  American author and columnist, best known for creating 'Sex and the City' which became a global cultural phenomenon.

• Greg Barton

  Olympic kayaker who won two gold medals at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, considered one of the most successful kayakers in history.

• Billy Childish

  Prolific British artist, poet, and musician known for his raw, punk-influenced artistic style and independent creative approach.

• Sivaman Sivamani

  Indian percussionist and music composer known for his innovative and energetic performances.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on December 2nd

Famous people died on December 02, 1959:

• Antonio Savasta
• John August Anderson
• Stanisław Cikowski

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on December 2nd

December 02, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 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 02, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 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 02, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 08:28 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 02, 1959

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Someone born on December 02, 1959 is:

65 years 4 months old,

or 784 months and 21 days old,

or 3412 weeks

or 23884 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1959?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 02, 1959.

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