What happened on Tuesday December 08, 1959?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1959:

• Khrushchev's Secret Defense Strategy Memo Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev sent a confidential memorandum to the Soviet Politburo, proposing a significant shift in national defense strategy. The memo emphasized expanding the Soviet nuclear arsenal as a strategic deterrent against potential foreign invasions, reflecting the escalating tensions of the Cold War era.
• Malta's Independence Movement Gains Momentum Prominent Maltese political leader Dom Mintoff publicly demanded independence for Malta, marking a critical moment in the island's decolonization process and political self-determination.
• Tragic Lifeboat Disaster in Scotland The Mona, a lifeboat stationed in Broughty Ferry, Scotland, capsized during a dangerous rescue mission, resulting in the devastating loss of 8 courageous crew members' lives.
• Surinam Adopts New National Flag Through Decree G.B No.105, Surinam officially adopted a new national flag, set to be implemented on December 15, 1959, symbolizing a significant moment in the country's national identity and potential political transformation.
• Colombian Airliner Vanishes A Colombian commercial airliner carrying 45 passengers mysteriously disappeared while returning vacationers from the San Andrés island resort, sparking a significant aviation incident and search operation.
• Presidential Cricket Diplomacy U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower attended a cricket test match between Pakistan and Australia in Karachi, demonstrating an unusual moment of international sports diplomacy during the Cold War period.

Events in 1959

December 08, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1959

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1959

December 08, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1959 can also be written as 12/8/1959 in the US and as 8/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1959:

• Paul Rutherford

  British singer and songwriter from Frankie Goes to Hollywood, known for his significant role in the 1980s pop music scene and as an openly...

• Jacques Vettier

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on December 8th

December 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
3. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
4. Della Reese - Don't You Know
5. Ernie Fields - In The Mood

December 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
2. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
3. Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
4. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
5. Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

December 08, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1959 was The Clouds by The Spacemen, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. The Spacemen - The Clouds
2. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
3. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
4. The Drifters - Dance With Me
5. Fats Domino - Be My Guest

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 08, 1959! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

December 08, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 01:02 pm and setting at 01:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in December 1959

Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1959

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on December 08, 1959 is:

65 years 5 months old,

or 785 months and 6 days old,

or 3414 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23899 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1959?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 08, 1959.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.