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October 02, 1959 was the 275th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 02, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 02, 1959, who was born and died on October 02, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sleep Walk by Santo and Johnny), movies (e.g. Odds Against Tomorrow, directed by Robert Wise), TV series (e.g. Spotlight) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 02, 1959?
- October 02, 1959: What happened on that day?
- October 02, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 02, 1959?
- October 02, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 02, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 02, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 02, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 02, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 02, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on October 02, 1959?
What day of the week was October 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 02, 1959:
- The anthology series the twilight zone premieres on cbs television.
October 02, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 02, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Who was born on October 02, 1959?
Famous people born on October 02, 1959:
- Luis Fernandez
Luis fernandez is a former french footballer and manager, known for his successful playing career with paris saint-germain and the french...
- Joe Deegan
Jockey.
- Brian P. Cleary
Author.
- Youssou N'Dour
Musician.
- Alexandra Kazan
- Rodrigo Santander
- Lena Hades
- Rudolf Koelman
Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:
![Avery Brooks]()
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...
![Ayumi Hamasaki]()
Ayumi HamasakiProducer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.
![Graham Greene]()
Graham GreeneBritish travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.
![Maribel Verdú]()
Maribel VerdúSpanish singer and actress.
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Efren Ramirez]()
Efren RamirezAmerican producer and actor.
![Lew Temple]()
Lew TempleAmerican actor.
![Tara Barr]()
Tara BarrAmerican actress.
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell]()
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...
October 02, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 6 months old,
or 774 months and 25 days old,
or 3369 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23584 days old,
if you were born on October 02, 1959.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1959?
There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
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.
October 02, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 02, 1959:
- William Guy Carr
- Ugo Palmerini
- Hugo Rietmann
- Giovanni Serra
- Jean-Pierre Duprey
What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?
Famous deaths on October 2nd:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Gene Autry]()
Gene AutryAmerican singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.
![George Grizzard]()
George GrizzardAmerican actor, who started his stage career in 1945.
![Tamara Dobson]()
Tamara DobsonAmerican actress (born 1947).
![Nipsey Russell]()
Nipsey RussellAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2005).
![George Bancroft]()
George BancroftAmerican historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.
- Marsel Duchamp
French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd
October 02, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 02, 1959:
- Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
- World Farm Animal Day
- Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
- Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
- French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)
Observances on October 02, 1959:
- World Habitat Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
October 02, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 28th and October 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
October 02, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- The Browns - The Three Bells
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
- 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.
October 02, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
- Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
- Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
- 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 R&B music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.
October 02, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
- Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
- Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
- Johnny And The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
October 02, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 02, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Odds Against Tomorrow
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Robert Wise
Starring: Harry Belafonte, Robert Ryan, Gloria Grahame, Shelley Winters
Pillow Talk
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Michael Gordon
Starring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Thelma Ritter
Country: United States of America
The Best of Everything
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jean Negulesco
Starring: Hope Lange, Stephen Boyd, Suzy Parker, Martha Hyer
4D Man
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
Starring: Robert Lansing, Lee Meriwether, James Congdon, Robert Strauss
Le chemin des écoliers
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Michel Boisrond
Starring: Françoise Arnoul, Bourvil, Lino Ventura, Alain Delon
October 02, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 02, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Spotlight
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Dennis the Menace
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Nick Castle
Five Fingers
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Kevin Barker
The Dennis O'Keefe Show
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Abby Berlin
Tell It to the Marines
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Roy Hill
October 02, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 02, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …
The Thirteenth Apostle
By: Eugene Vale
Los Angeles Times: This is what great novels are made of. . . This book is powerful and important. "This
The Years With Ross
By: James Thurber
Harold Ross was America's most influential literary magazine and introduced America to many exciting talents, such as Robert Benchley and Alexander Woolcott.
The Status Seekers
By: Vance Packard
"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."
Who was the US President on October 02, 1959?
On October 02, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1959?
On October 02, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 02, 1959?
On October 02, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 2nd?
October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
- 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
What happened in 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for October 1959?
October 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
