What happened on Friday January 02, 1959?

Here's what happened on January 02, 1959:

• Luna 1: First Spacecraft to Escape Earth's Gravity The Soviet Union successfully launched Luna 1 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, marking a groundbreaking moment in space exploration. Luna 1 became the first man-made object to escape Earth's gravitational pull and the first to orbit the Sun.
• Castro Takes Havana, Installs New President Fidel Castro's rebel forces triumphantly entered Havana, and the 32-year-old revolutionary leader appointed Dr. Manuel Urrutia Lleo as the new President of Cuba, signaling a dramatic political transformation.
• Cuban Revolution: Batista Flees Cuba Cuban Dictator Fulgencio Batista abruptly fled the country, marking a pivotal moment in the Cuban Revolution and paving the way for Fidel Castro's rise to power.
• CBS Radio Cancels Four Soap Operas CBS Radio discontinued four long-running soap operas: Our Gal Sunday, This is Nora Drake, Backstage Wife, and Road of Life, reflecting the changing media landscape of the late 1950s.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jan. 02, 1959

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 1959

January 02, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1959 can also be written as 1/2/1959 in the US and as 2/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

Famous people born on January 02, 1959:

• Kirti Azad

  Former Indian cricket player who transitioned into sports journalism, known for his insightful commentary and analysis of cricket.

• Kim Coates

  Canadian actor known for his roles in films and television series, particularly recognized for his performances in 'Sons of Anarchy' and...

• Bernard Thibault

  Prominent French trade unionist who served as secretary of the Confédération Générale du Travail (CGT) from 1999 to 2013, representing a...

• Nicola Cosentino

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on January 2nd

Famous people died on January 02, 1959:

• Evangelina Alciati

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on January 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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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 02, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:52 pm and setting at 12:18 pm.

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 02, 1959

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Someone born on January 02, 1959 is:

66 years 3 months old,

or 795 months and 21 days old,

or 3459 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24218 days old,

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

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.

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

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

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