What happened on Friday October 02, 1959?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1959:

• The Twilight Zone Television Premiere The groundbreaking anthology series 'The Twilight Zone' made its debut on CBS television, introducing audiences to a revolutionary format of storytelling that blended science fiction, fantasy, and psychological drama. Created by Rod Serling, the show would go on to become a landmark in television history, influencing countless future narratives and becoming a cultural touchstone.
• Revival of Panchayati Raj in India The political system of Panchayati Raj was revived in India, marking a significant milestone in local governance. Starting with legislation in the State of Rajasthan, villages were empowered to elect their own local councils (Gram Panchayats) with authority over selected local issues. The first new councils were established in villages within the Nagaur district, representing a crucial step towards decentralized democratic governance.
• Total Solar Eclipse of October 1959 A remarkable total solar eclipse occurred on Friday, October 2, 1959, at the Moon's ascending node of orbit. This astronomical event had a magnitude of 1.0325 and was visible across a vast geographical range, stretching from the northeastern United States to West Africa. Such celestial phenomena provide scientists with unique opportunities to study solar dynamics and planetary interactions.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1959

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1959

October 02, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 275th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1959 can also be written as 10/2/1959 in the US and as 2/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1959 in October 1959 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1959:

• Luis Fernandez

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• Youssou N'Dour

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• Alexandra Kazan
• Rudolf Koelman

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on October 2nd

Famous people died on October 02, 1959:

• William Guy Carr
• Ugo Palmerini
• Hugo Rietmann
• Giovanni Serra

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on October 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1959 was Sleep Walk by Santo and Johnny, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
2. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
3. The Browns - The Three Bells
4. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
5. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1959 was Only Sixteen by Craig Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
2. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
3. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
4. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
5. Russ Conway - China Tea

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1959 was I'm Gonna Get Married by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
2. The Coasters - Poison Ivy
3. Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
4. Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
5. Johnny And The Hurricanes - Red River Rock

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 07:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1959

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Someone born on October 02, 1959 is:

65 years 7 months old,

or 787 months and 12 days old,

or 3423 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23966 days old,

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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

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

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