What happened on Sunday January 04, 1959?

Here's what happened on January 04, 1959:

• Luna 1 Spacecraft Reaches Moon's Vicinity Luna 1, a Soviet spacecraft, becomes the first human-made object to reach the vicinity of the Moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. This groundbreaking mission demonstrated humanity's ability to navigate beyond Earth's orbit and approach another celestial body.
• Rebel Troops Enter Havana Rebel forces led by iconic revolutionary figures Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos enter Havana, marking a pivotal moment in the Cuban Revolution. This event signaled the imminent fall of Fulgencio Batista's regime and the rise of Fidel Castro's revolutionary government.
• Léopoldville Riots in Belgian Congo Violent clashes erupt in Léopoldville (now Kinshasa) between police and members of the ABAKO Party, resulting in at least 49 fatalities. These riots highlighted the growing tensions and political instability in the Belgian Congo during the decolonization period.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jan. 04, 1959

Newspapers from Jan. 04, 1959

January 04, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 4th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1959 can also be written as 1/4/1959 in the US and as 4/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

Famous people born on January 04, 1959:

• Yoshitomo Nara

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• Denise Matthews

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• François Olivennes
• Park Hang-seo
• Fernando Aramburu
• Ali Ahmeti
• Ximo Puig
• Vanity

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on January 4th

Famous people died on January 04, 1959:

• Giovanni Braschi
• Lee Shumway
• Jock Simpson

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on January 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
2. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him, Is To Love Him
4. Elvis Presley - One Night
5. The Everly Brothers - Problems

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
3. Lonnie Donegan - Tom Dooley
4. Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Starring Warren Covington - Tea For Two Cha Cha
5. Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
3. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
4. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
5. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 04, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:09 am and setting at 01:45 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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Your place in the Universe on January 04, 1959

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Someone born on January 04, 1959 is:

66 years 4 months old,

or 796 months and 10 days old,

or 3462 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24237 days old,

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

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 4th 2026.

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

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

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