What happened on Friday August 07, 1959?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1959:

• First Earth Television Photo from Space Explorer 6 made history by transmitting the first television photograph of Earth from space, providing unprecedented visual documentation of our planet from beyond its atmosphere.
• Hawaii Becomes 50th U.S. State On August 7, 1959, Hawaii was officially admitted to the Union as the 50th state of the United States, marking a significant milestone in American territorial expansion and completing the nation's continental transformation.
• Explorer 6 Space Mission Launch The United States successfully launched Explorer 6 from the Atlantic Missile Range in Cape Canaveral, Florida, advancing early space exploration capabilities and scientific research.
• Lincoln Memorial Penny Design Introduced The U.S. Mint began circulating the new Lincoln Memorial penny design, replacing the previous 'sheaves of wheat' design. This new design would remain in use for decades, becoming a familiar part of American currency.
• Roseburg Blast Devastates City Blocks A catastrophic explosion occurred at Gerretsen Building Supply Company when a fire ignited a truck carrying two tons of dynamite and four and a half tons of ammonium nitrate. The blast created a massive 52-foot diameter crater, leveled eight city blocks, and damaged 300 businesses across a thirty-block radius.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1959

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1959

August 07, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 219th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1959 can also be written as 8/7/1959 in the US and as 7/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Famous people died on August 07, 1959:

• Armas Launis
• Jacob Baart de la Faille

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on August 7th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 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 7th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 07, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 07, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:08 am and setting at 10:17 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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Your place in the Universe on August 07, 1959

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Someone born on August 07, 1959 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 16 days old,

or 3428 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24001 days old,

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

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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

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

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