What happened on Monday October 05, 1959?

Here's what happened on October 05, 1959:

• IBM 1401: A Revolutionary Business Computer On October 5, 1959, IBM introduced the IBM 1401, a groundbreaking business computer that transformed data processing for medium-sized businesses. This compact and affordable mainframe computer marked a significant milestone in computing history, making digital technology accessible to organizations beyond large corporations. The IBM 1401 could perform complex calculations and data management tasks much faster than manual methods, featuring magnetic core memory and the ability to process punch cards and magnetic tape. Its relatively low cost and versatility made it immensely popular, with over 12,000 units sold, effectively democratizing computing technology in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
• IBM 1401: A Revolutionary Business Computer On October 5, 1959, IBM introduced the IBM 1401, a groundbreaking business computer that transformed data processing for medium-sized businesses. This compact and affordable mainframe computer marked a significant milestone in computing history, making digital technology accessible to organizations beyond large corporations. The IBM 1401 could perform complex calculations and data management tasks much faster than manual methods, featuring magnetic core memory and the ability to process punch cards and magnetic tape. Its relatively low cost and versatility made it immensely popular, with over 12,000 units sold, effectively democratizing computing technology in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Events in 1959

October 05, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 05, 1959

Newspapers from Oct. 05, 1959

October 05, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 278th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1959 can also be written as 10/5/1959 in the US and as 5/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 1959 in October 1959 calendar

Famous people born on October 05, 1959:

• Maya Lin

  Acclaimed architect and artist who designed the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

• Eric Halphen

  French judicial magistrate known for high-profile investigations and legal proceedings.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on October 5th

Famous people died on October 05, 1959:

• Gyula Rumbold
• Alberto Zardo

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on October 5th

October 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
3. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
4. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
5. The Browns - The Three Bells

October 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
3. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
4. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
5. Marty Wilde - Sea Of Love

October 05, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 1959 was Poison Ivy by The Coasters, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. The Coasters - Poison Ivy
2. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
3. Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
4. Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
5. Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 05, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 05, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 October 05, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:23 am and setting at 09:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on October 05, 1959

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Someone born on October 05, 1959 is:

65 years 7 months old,

or 787 months and 9 days old,

or 3423 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23963 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 1959?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 05, 1959.

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