Monday 5 October 1959
It was Monday, under the sign of Libra (see planets position on October 5, 1959). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Eric Halphen and Troy Luccketta.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin.
In UK Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin was in the top 5 hits.
The Bridge, directed by Bernhard Wicki, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959
while The Town House by Norah Lofts was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Shotgun Slade.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Famous Birthdays:
- Eric Halphen: French prosecuting attorney, the Examining Magistrate.
- Troy Luccketta: Rock drummer (Tesla-Psychotic Supper).
- Maya Lin: American sculptor/architect.
- Chris Lowe: Musician.
- David Shannon: American author and illustrator.
- Kenan İpek: Turkish lawyer and judge.
- Kelly Phelps: American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1959?
- LIFE: Krushchev in US
- Time: Detroit's compact cars
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7635
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1959
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 1959 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
- The Browns - The Three Bells
- Sandy Nelson - Teen Beat
- Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Johnny and the Hurricanes - Red River Rock
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
Top #10 R&B songs
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
- Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
- Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
- Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
- Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk
- Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy
- Johnny And The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
- Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
- What'd I Say (Part I & II) - Ray Charles and his Orchestra
- Bo Diddley - Say Man
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Town House
Can a house built from the ashes of tragedy ever be a placeof lasting happiness? Can the hereditary mix of wild gypsylore, fierce independence, magic and mystery truly settle in arespectable
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"An explosive exploration of class behavior in America and the hidden barriers that affect you, your community, and your future."
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In an essential work for any sufferer of the debilitating illness, the best-selling author of Folk Medicine focuses his extraordinary talents on providing natural and effective remedies for
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