What happened on Tuesday August 04, 1959?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1959:

• Explorer 6 Satellite Launch The United States successfully launched Explorer 6, part of the Explorer program, from the Atlantic Missile Range in Cape Canaveral, Florida. This satellite mission was crucial in advancing space exploration and scientific understanding of Earth's environment and space conditions.
• Martial Law in Laos On August 4, 1959, the government of Laos declared martial law, signaling significant political instability in the Southeast Asian nation during the Cold War era. This event reflected the complex geopolitical tensions and internal conflicts that were prevalent in the region at the time.
• Roseburg Oregon Blast A devastating explosion in Roseburg, Oregon resulted in 14 fatalities and caused approximately $12 million in damage. This tragic incident highlighted the potential risks of industrial or accidental explosions in mid-20th century America.
• Billy Barnes Revue Opens in NYC The Billy Barnes Revue premiered at the John Golden Theater in New York City, running for 87 performances. This theatrical production represented the vibrant entertainment scene of late 1950s America.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1959

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 1959

August 04, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1959 can also be written as 8/4/1959 in the US and as 4/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1959:

• Koichi Tanaka

  Renowned Japanese scientist known for his groundbreaking work in mass spectrometry, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2002.

• René Manzor

  French film director from a talented artistic family.

• John C. McGinley

  Versatile actor known for his roles in films like 'Platoon' and the TV series 'Scrubs'.

• Robbin Crosby

  American rock musician, guitarist and founding member of the heavy metal band Ratt.

• Nathan Myhrvold

  Innovative technologist, former Microsoft CTO, and founder of Intellectual Ventures.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on August 4th

Famous people died on August 04, 1959:

• József Révai

  Hungarian politician, hungarian minister of education (b. 1898).

• Ioan Bălan

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on August 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
2. Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
3. Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
4. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
5. Fabian - Tiger

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1959 was What'd I Say (Part I & II) by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
2. The Falcons - You're So Fine
3. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
4. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
5. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 04, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:59 am and setting at 08:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on August 04, 1959

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Someone born on August 04, 1959 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 19 days old,

or 3429 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24004 days old,

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

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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

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

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