What happened on Monday April 06, 1959?

Here's what happened on April 06, 1959:

• 31st Academy Awards: Gigi, Susan Hayward, and David Niven win.
• The 31st Academy Awards ceremony is held.
• 31st Academy Awards Ceremony The 31st Academy Awards ceremony was held at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. The film *Gigi* achieved a remarkable milestone by winning a record nine Oscars, including the prestigious Best Picture award. Notable winners included Susan Hayward for Best Actress and David Niven for Best Actor.
• 31st Academy Awards Ceremony The 31st Academy Awards ceremony was held at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. The film *Gigi* achieved a remarkable milestone by winning a record nine Oscars, including the prestigious Best Picture award. Notable winners included Susan Hayward for Best Actress and David Niven for Best Actor.
• First Airliner Hijacking to Cuba A significant moment in aviation history occurred when six Haitian rebels hijacked a Coahata Airlines DC3 flight from Aux Cayes to Port-au-Prince. By killing the pilot, they redirected the aircraft to Havana, Cuba, marking the first recorded instance of an airliner being hijacked to Cuba.
• First Airliner Hijacking to Cuba A significant moment in aviation history occurred when six Haitian rebels hijacked a Coahata Airlines DC3 flight from Aux Cayes to Port-au-Prince. By killing the pilot, they redirected the aircraft to Havana, Cuba, marking the first recorded instance of an airliner being hijacked to Cuba.
• Lenny Bruce's National Television Debut Groundbreaking comedian Lenny Bruce made his national television debut as a guest on *The Steve Allen Show*, introducing his provocative and boundary-pushing comedic style to a broader American audience.
• Lenny Bruce's National Television Debut Groundbreaking comedian Lenny Bruce made his national television debut as a guest on *The Steve Allen Show*, introducing his provocative and boundary-pushing comedic style to a broader American audience.

Events in 1959

April 06, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 06, 1959

Newspapers from Apr. 06, 1959

April 06, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 96th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1959 can also be written as 4/6/1959 in the US and as 6/4/1959 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 1959 in April 1959 calendar

Famous people born on April 06, 1959:

• Pietro Vierchowod

  Pietro Vierchowod was a prominent Italian footballer who played as a central defender for top clubs like Juventus and Sampdoria during the...

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on April 6th

Famous people died on April 06, 1959:

• Leo Aryeh Mayer

  Polish-israeli scholar and academic (b. 1895).

• Giovanni Battista Funaioli
• Rosalind Ivan

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on April 6th

April 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Frankie Avalon - Venus
2. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
3. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
4. Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
5. Thomas Wayne - Tragedy

April 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 06, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
2. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
3. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
5. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You

April 06, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 06, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
2. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
3. Sam Cooke - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
4. Lloyd Price - Where Were You (On Our Wedding Day)?
5. LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 06, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 April 06, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:45 am and setting at 06:11 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 06, 1959

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Someone born on April 06, 1959 is:

66 years 1 month old,

or 793 months and 17 days old,

or 3450 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24154 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1959?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 06, 1959.

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