What happened on Saturday April 04, 1959?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1959:

• Formation of the Mali Federation The Federation of Mali was established as a political union between Senegal and French Sudan (now Mali), representing a significant moment in West African decolonization efforts. This short-lived federation was an important step in the region's transition from French colonial rule to independent statehood, though it would ultimately dissolve in 1960.
• France Wins Five Nations Rugby Championship In a historic sporting moment, France defeated Wales 11-3 at Stade Colombes, securing their first outright victory in the Five Nations Rugby Championship. This victory marked a significant achievement in French rugby history.
• Death of Cricket Player Stanley Snooke Stanley Snooke, a cricket player known for being the brother of S.J. Snooke and remembered for scoring a duck in a South African Test match, passed away on this date. While a minor event in cricket history, it represents the personal stories behind sporting achievements.

Events in 1959

April 04, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1959

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1959

April 04, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 94th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1959 can also be written as 4/4/1959 in the US and as 4/4/1959 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1959 in April 1959 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1959:

• David Hyde Pierce

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• Phil Morris

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• Alessandro Rambaldi
• Daran (singer)
• Phil Morris (actor)

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1959:

• Sarah Norcliffe Cleghorn
• Florence Goodenough

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Frankie Avalon - Venus
2. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
3. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
4. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
5. Thomas Wayne - Tragedy

April 04, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
2. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
4. Slim Dusty - A Pub With No Beer
5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur

April 04, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
2. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
3. LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
4. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Teardrops On Your Letter
5. Ray Charles with the Raylettes - (Night Time Is) The Right Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 04, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:43 am and setting at 04:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on April 04, 1959

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Someone born on April 04, 1959 is:

66 years 1 month old,

or 793 months and 19 days old,

or 3450 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24156 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1959?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 04, 1959.

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