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About January 3rd, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: Alaska is admitted as the 49th U.S. State.
- Day of the week: January 3rd, 1959 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Mel Gibson, Victoria Principal
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks
- #1 UK song: It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty
- Popular movie: Operation Amsterdam directed by Michael McCarthy
More about January 3rd, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on January 3rd, 1959.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 03, 1959?
- January 03, 1959: What happened on that day?
- January 03, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 03, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 03, 1959?
- January 03, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 03, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- January 03, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 03, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- January 03, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 03, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 03, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 03, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on January 03, 1959?
What day of the week was January 03, 1959?
January 03, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 03, 1959 can also be written as 1/3/1959 in the US and as 3/1/1959 in UK and Europe.
January 03, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 03, 1959:
- Alaska is admitted as the 49th u.s. state.
- Alaska becomes the 49th state to join the usa.
January 03, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 03, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 03, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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January 03, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 03, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 03, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 01:00 am and setting at 12:59 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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Who was born on January 03, 1959?
Famous people born on January 03, 1959:
- Alessandro Andrei
Italian shot putter.
- Dankan
Japanese actor and director.
- Rusty Golden
Rocker (boys band).
- Moreno Guizzo
- Wayne Carroll
- Stefano Tosi
- Fëdor Nikolaevič Jurčichin
- Rafael Arráiz Lucca
- Fiodor Iourtchikhine (Фёдор Николаевич Юрчихин)
- Rafael Arráiz Lucca escritor venezolano.
Whose famous birthday is on January 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 3rd:
![Mel Gibson]()
Mel GibsonAmerican-australian actor, whose irish-catholic parents moved to australia when he turned 12.
![Victoria Principal]()
Victoria PrincipalVictoria principal is a well-known american actress, best known for her role as pamela barnes ewing on the tv series dallas.
![Jim Ross]()
Jim RossJim ross is a retired professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, best known for his long tenure with wwe and his...
![Jodie Whittaker]()
Jodie WhittakerJodie whittaker is a british actress known for her role as the thirteenth doctor in the television series doctor who.
![John Thaw]()
John ThawEnglish actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).
![George Martin]()
George MartinAn english record producer, arranger and composer.
![Nicole Beharie]()
Nicole BeharieAn American actress known for her roles in films like 'Shame', 'Sleepy Hollow', and 'Miss Juneteenth'.
![Anna May Wong]()
Anna May WongActress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.
![Dabney Coleman]()
Dabney ColemanAmerican actor, 6 feet tall, mustached, of tv and films.
![Jason Marsden]()
Jason MarsdenActor (general hospital, eddie-munsters today).
January 03, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 4 months old,
or 784 months and 7 days old,
or 3409 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23869 days old,
if you were born on January 03, 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 January 03, 1959?
There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 3rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 03, 1959.
January 03, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 03, 1959:
- Edwing Muir
Edwing Muir was a Scottish poet and translator who is known for his translations of Kafka's works.
- Celestino Ferrario
- Hassan Allouba
What famous deaths happened on January 3rd?
Famous deaths on January 3rd:
![Howard McNear]()
Howard McNearLos angeles, california -- actor.
![Judith Anderson]()
Judith AndersonActress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93.
![Heather Sears]()
Heather SearsLondon, england -- actress (room at the top).
![William Cagney]()
William CagneyActor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack.
- Joseph Joffre
French soldier who was the marshall of his nation and commanded armies in the first two years after ww i. he stopped the german invasion in...
- Marguerite Higgins
Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent.
- Bronc
Renowned rodeo cowboy known for his exceptional riding skills.
- Joshiah Wedgwood
Renowned English potter and entrepreneur.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 3rd
January 03, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 03, 1959:
- The tenth night and ninth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
- The Festival of Sleep Day
- In astronomy the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.
- Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Pax
- Feast day of St Genevieve
- In astronomy the approximate date of Earth's perihelion.
January 03, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 03, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 03, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
January 03, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 03, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- The Teddy Bears - To Know Him, Is To Love Him
- Elvis Presley - One Night
- The Everly Brothers - Problems
January 03, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
January 03, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 03, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
- Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
- Lonnie Donegan - Tom Dooley
- Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Starring Warren Covington - Tea For Two Cha Cha
- Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came
January 03, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
January 03, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 03, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
- Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
January 03, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 03, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Operation Amsterdam
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Michael McCarthy
Starring: Peter Finch, Eva Bartok, Tony Britton, Alexander Knox
Neurose
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Rolf Thiele
Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck
Country: Italy
The Last Hurrah
Release year: 1958
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Jeffrey Hunter, Dianne Foster, Pat O'Brien
Panda and the Magic Serpent
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Taiji Yabushita
Starring: Hisaya Morishige, Mariko Miyagi, Virginia Blackman, Lisa Lu
Torpedo Run
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Joseph Pevney
Starring: Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Diane Brewster, Dean Jones
January 03, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 03, 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:
Blue Peter
Release year: 1958
Small World
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Josh Berman
Heritage
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Will von Tagen
Homeward Bound
Release year: 1958
Directed by: David Schmoeller
La clé des champs
Release year: 1958
January 03, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 03, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
The King Must Die
By: Mary Renault
This is the story of Theosus, mythical hero, who was slayer of monsters and abductor of princesses. He also became the king of Athens. These pages show him as a well-defined personality, brave, aggressive, and quick.
Women And Thomas Harrow
By: John P. Marquand
This vintage paperback is bright, clean, and fresh. It has some age-related tanning and light wear. There are no markings on the book, it is in good condition. The book will be carefully packed in bubble wrap by our family.
On My Own
By: Eleanor Roosevelt
This volume is the story of the most beloved and loved woman of our time, the great and well-loved Franklin Delano. It covers her experiences over the past thirteen years.
The New Testament In Modern English
By: J.B. Phillips
The New Testament In Modern English was published in 1958 and is one of the most lively and dynamic translations ever to appear in print. Phillips' translation of Holy Scripture into modern English is easy to understand and powerful for …
Who was the US President on January 03, 1959?
On January 03, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 1959?
On January 03, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 03, 1959?
On January 03, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about January 3rd?
January 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of January. 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 January 3rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian state media) and the syrian observatory for human rights claim that 11 civilians were killed in an aerial attack by the u.s.-led coalition.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in gamboru (nigeria), killing 11 people.
- 2017 - Ford announced that it had cancelled plans to build mexico's $1.6 billion plant. this decision was long criticised by donald trump. instead, ford will invest $700million in flat rock, michigan, which could create 700 jobs through the expansion and investment. (cnn),
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 January 1959?
January 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
