What happened on Friday December 04, 1959?

Here's what happened on December 04, 1959:

• First Monkey Space Recovery Mission On December 4, 1959, the United States space program successfully launched a rhesus monkey named Sam into the mesosphere, reaching an altitude of approximately 55 miles. The mission was a critical milestone in early space exploration, demonstrating the potential for living beings to survive space travel and return safely to Earth. This achievement was an important precursor to human space missions, helping scientists understand the physiological effects of space flight and developing life support systems.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Dec. 04, 1959

Newspapers from Dec. 04, 1959

December 04, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 338th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 04, 1959 can also be written as 12/4/1959 in the US and as 4/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 04, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

Famous people born on December 04, 1959:

• Christian Jacob

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• Hervé Paul
• Jerry Essan Masslo
• Paul McGrath

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on December 4th

Famous people died on December 04, 1959:

• Hubert Marischka
• Amerigo Ruggiero

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on December 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 04, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Della Reese - Don't You Know
3. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
4. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
5. Ernie Fields - In The Mood

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 04, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
2. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
3. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
4. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
5. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 04, 1959 was Don't You Know by Della Reese, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Della Reese - Don't You Know
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
3. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
4. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
5. The Spacemen - The Clouds

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 4th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 04, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 04, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:44 am and setting at 10:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on December 04, 1959

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Someone born on December 04, 1959 is:

65 years 5 months old,

or 785 months and 10 days old,

or 3414 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23903 days old,

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

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 4th 2025.

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

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

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