What happened on Wednesday March 04, 1959?

Here's what happened on March 04, 1959:

• Pioneer 4 Lunar Mission The United States launched Pioneer 4, which became the second artificial object to pass the Moon and enter a solar orbit. This mission marked a significant milestone in early space exploration, demonstrating the U.S. capability to send a spacecraft beyond Earth's immediate vicinity during the Space Race.
• Cuban Telephone Company Nationalization The Cuban government nationalized the Cuban Telephone Company, a subsidiary of International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT), as part of its broader economic reforms and increasing tensions with U.S. corporate interests. This action was a significant step in Cuba's revolutionary transformation under Fidel Castro's leadership.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Mar. 04, 1959

Newspapers from Mar. 04, 1959

March 04, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 63rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 04, 1959 can also be written as 3/4/1959 in the US and as 4/3/1959 in UK and Europe.

March 04, 1959 in March 1959 calendar

Famous people born on March 04, 1959:

• Ira Glass

  Renowned American journalist and host of the popular radio program 'This American Life', known for innovative storytelling.

• Kelly Lynch in Golden Walley

  American actress known for her roles in films like 'Warm Summer Rain' and 'Cocktail', with notable performances in Hollywood.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on March 4th

Famous people died on March 04, 1959:

• Tom Bromilow
• Maxie Long
• Ethel Teare
• Ruggero Verity

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on March 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 04, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
2. Ritchie Valens - Donna
3. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
4. The Crests - 16 Candles
5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur (Little Flower)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 04, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
2. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
3. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
4. Slim Dusty - A Pub With No Beer
5. Connie Francis - My Happiness

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 04, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
2. LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
3. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
4. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 4th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 04, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:02 am and setting at 02:19 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 04, 1959

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Someone born on March 04, 1959 is:

66 years 2 months old,

or 794 months and 10 days old,

or 3454 weeks

or 24178 days old,

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

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 4th 2026.

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

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

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