What happened on Thursday September 03, 1959?

Here's what happened on September 03, 1959:

• Singapore Raises National Flag, Marking Path to Independence On September 3, 1959, Singapore officially raised its new national flag, symbolically replacing the British colonial flag after 140 years of colonial rule. This momentous event was accompanied by the first public performance of the national anthem, *Majulah Singapura* ("Onward Singapore"), composed by the renowned musician Zubir Said. The flag-raising ceremony represented a significant milestone in Singapore's journey towards self-governance and eventual full independence, which would be formally achieved on December 22, 1965. The new flag, with its distinctive red and white colors and crescent moon and five stars, represented the nation's multicultural identity, unity, and aspirations for the future.
• Singapore Raises National Flag, Marking Path to Independence On September 3, 1959, Singapore officially raised its new national flag, symbolically replacing the British colonial flag after 140 years of colonial rule. This momentous event was accompanied by the first public performance of the national anthem, *Majulah Singapura* ("Onward Singapore"), composed by the renowned musician Zubir Said. The flag-raising ceremony represented a significant milestone in Singapore's journey towards self-governance and eventual full independence, which would be formally achieved on December 22, 1965. The new flag, with its distinctive red and white colors and crescent moon and five stars, represented the nation's multicultural identity, unity, and aspirations for the future.

Events in 1959

September 03, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 03, 1959

Newspapers from Sep. 03, 1959

September 03, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 246th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1959 can also be written as 9/3/1959 in the US and as 3/9/1959 in UK and Europe.

September 03, 1959 in September 1959 calendar

Famous people born on September 03, 1959:

• Guy Laliberte

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• Marco Baldini
• Merritt Butrick

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on September 3rd

Famous people died on September 03, 1959:

• Mary H. O'Connor

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on September 3rd

September 03, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 03, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. The Browns - The Three Bells
2. Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
3. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
4. Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue
5. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married

September 03, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 03, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
2. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
3. Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
4. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar
5. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy

September 03, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 03, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
2. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
3. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
4. Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
5. Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.

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

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September 03, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 03, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 03, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 03, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:55 am and setting at 08:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1959.

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Someone born on September 03, 1959 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 21 days old,

or 3429 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24005 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 03, 1959?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 03, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 03, 1959.

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