What happened on Tuesday April 07, 1959?

Here's what happened on April 07, 1959:

• NASA Space Task Group Conducts Abort Test NASA's Space Task Group (STG) performed a critical full-scale beach abort test at Wallops Island on April 7, 1959. The test involved a deliberate 1-inch thrust misalignment in the escape system, which was successfully executed. Two additional tests were conducted the following day, further validating the spacecraft's emergency escape mechanisms.
• First Radar Bounce Off the Sun Scientists at Stanford University in California achieved a groundbreaking scientific milestone by successfully bouncing radar signals off the surface of the sun for the first time. This technological feat represented a significant advancement in astronomical observation techniques and solar research capabilities.
• Oklahoma Ends Alcohol Prohibition On April 7, 1959, Oklahoma officially repealed its state-level alcohol prohibition, marking the end of a 51-year ban on alcoholic beverages. This significant legislative change reflected the broader national trend of moving away from prohibition-era restrictions and signaled a major shift in the state's social and legal landscape.

Events in 1959

April 07, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 07, 1959

Newspapers from Apr. 07, 1959

April 07, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 97th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 07, 1959 can also be written as 4/7/1959 in the US and as 7/4/1959 in UK and Europe.

April 07, 1959 in April 1959 calendar

Famous people born on April 07, 1959:

• Jean-Marie Wampers
• Pierre Veys

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on April 7th

Famous people died on April 07, 1959:

• Moriz Henneberger

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on April 7th

April 07, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 07, 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 07, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 07, 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 07, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 07, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 07, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 07, 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 07, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:14 am and setting at 07:07 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 07, 1959

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Someone born on April 07, 1959 is:

66 years and 28 days old,

or 792 months and 28 days old,

or 3447 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24135 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 07, 1959?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 07, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 07, 1959.

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