What happened on Thursday August 06, 1959?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1959:

• U.S. National Security Policy Update on Chemical and Biological Weapons President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved a significant modification to the United States' Basic National Security Policy, authorizing the potential use of chemical and biological weapons to enhance military effectiveness. The policy explicitly reserved the final decision on such weapon deployment to the President's discretion, reflecting the strategic military thinking of the Cold War era.
• U.S. National Security Policy Update on Chemical and Biological Weapons President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved a significant modification to the United States' Basic National Security Policy, authorizing the potential use of chemical and biological weapons to enhance military effectiveness. The policy explicitly reserved the final decision on such weapon deployment to the President's discretion, reflecting the strategic military thinking of the Cold War era.
• Final Military Operation of B-17 Flying Fortress The legendary B-17 Flying Fortress, a World War II iconic bomber, was used in its last military operation. In a demonstration of evolving military technology, an unmanned radio-controlled drone was guided over the White Sands Missile Range and subsequently shot down by Falcon air-to-air missiles launched from F-101 and F-106 jets, symbolizing the transition to more advanced aerial warfare techniques.
• Final Military Operation of B-17 Flying Fortress The legendary B-17 Flying Fortress, a World War II iconic bomber, was used in its last military operation. In a demonstration of evolving military technology, an unmanned radio-controlled drone was guided over the White Sands Missile Range and subsequently shot down by Falcon air-to-air missiles launched from F-101 and F-106 jets, symbolizing the transition to more advanced aerial warfare techniques.
• Mercury Astronauts Receive F-102 Aircraft Training NASA provided four F-102 aircraft to Mercury astronauts to help them maintain proficiency in handling high-performance aircraft. This training was crucial for developing pilots' skills in advanced aerospace vehicles, supporting the ongoing space exploration and astronaut preparation efforts of the late 1950s.
• Mercury Astronauts Receive F-102 Aircraft Training NASA provided four F-102 aircraft to Mercury astronauts to help them maintain proficiency in handling high-performance aircraft. This training was crucial for developing pilots' skills in advanced aerospace vehicles, supporting the ongoing space exploration and astronaut preparation efforts of the late 1950s.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1959

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1959

August 06, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 218th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1959 can also be written as 8/6/1959 in the US and as 6/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1959:

• Pete Burns

  Pete Burns was a flamboyant British pop singer, lead vocalist of Dead or Alive, known for their iconic 1980s hit 'You Spin Me Round (Like a...

• Deborah Levy
• Giorgio Vallortigara

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1959:

• Preston Sturges

  American film director and screenwriter known for his screwball comedies.

• Edmund Pueschel
• Alberto Vaccarezza

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on August 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
2. Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
3. Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
4. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
5. Fabian - Tiger

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
2. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
3. Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
4. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1959 was What'd I Say (Part I & II) by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
2. The Falcons - You're So Fine
3. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
4. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
5. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 06, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 09:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.

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Someone born on August 06, 1959 is:

65 years 9 months old,

or 789 months and 8 days old,

or 3431 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24023 days old,

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

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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

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

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