What happened on Thursday January 08, 1959?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1959:

• Charles de Gaulle Inaugurated as President of French Fifth Republic Charles de Gaulle was officially inaugurated as the first president of the French Fifth Republic, marking a pivotal moment in modern French political history. This event signaled a significant constitutional transformation and de Gaulle's return to national leadership after years of political absence.
• Founding of Motown Records Berry Gordy Jr. founded Motown Records in Detroit, Michigan, launching a legendary record label that would revolutionize popular music and become a cornerstone of African American cultural expression.
• Cuban Revolution: Conquest of Santiago de Cuba Fidel Castro completed the conquest of Santiago de Cuba, a crucial final step in the Cuban Revolution that ultimately led to the overthrow of the Batista regime.
• Fidel Castro Arrives in Havana Fidel Castro triumphantly entered Havana, symbolizing the successful conclusion of the Cuban Revolution and marking the beginning of a new political era in Cuba.
• Michel Debré Becomes Prime Minister of France Michel Debré was appointed as Prime Minister of France, serving as a key political figure in the newly established Fifth Republic under President Charles de Gaulle's leadership.
• United States Recognizes New Cuban Government The United States officially recognized the new Cuban government led by Fidel Castro, signaling a diplomatic acknowledgment of the revolutionary regime's legitimacy.
• Discovery of Caves of Nerja The Caves of Nerja were discovered in Spain, revealing an important archaeological and geological site that would later become significant for scientific research and tourism.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jan. 08, 1959

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 1959

January 08, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 8th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1959 can also be written as 1/8/1959 in the US and as 8/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

Famous people born on January 08, 1959:

• Paul Hester

  Australian musician and drummer known for his work with iconic bands Crowded House, Split Enz, Deckchairs Overboard, and Tarmac Adam.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on January 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
2. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him, Is To Love Him
4. The Everly Brothers - Problems
5. Elvis Presley - One Night

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came
3. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
4. Little Richard - Baby Face
5. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
3. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
4. Fats Domino - Whole Lotta Loving
5. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 05:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on January 08, 1959

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Someone born on January 08, 1959 is:

66 years 4 months old,

or 796 months and 6 days old,

or 3461 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24233 days old,

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

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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

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

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