What happened on Monday June 08, 1959?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1959:

• X-15 First Unpowered Flight The experimental X-15 rocket-powered aircraft completed its first unpowered flight on June 8, 1959, launched from a B-52 carrier aircraft at an altitude of 11,500 meters. This milestone was crucial in the development of high-speed, high-altitude aerospace research aircraft that would later push the boundaries of human flight.
• Missile Mail Experiment: A Unique Postal Delivery Method On June 8, 1959, the United States Postal Service and the US Navy conducted a groundbreaking experiment in mail delivery using a Regulus I missile. The rocket, launched from the USS Barbero 100 miles offshore from Norfolk, Virginia, carried 3,000 letters and successfully landed at the naval air station in Mayport, Florida, 22 minutes after launch. The missile was guided precisely and deployed a parachute for a controlled landing, demonstrating an innovative but ultimately impractical method of mail transportation.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jun. 08, 1959

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 1959

June 08, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 159th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1959 can also be written as 6/8/1959 in the US and as 8/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

Famous people born on June 08, 1959:

• Mike Pence

  Mike Pence served as the 48th Vice President of the United States under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021.

• Emmanuel Bex

  Emmanuel Bex is a renowned French jazz organist and pianist from a deeply musical family.

• Bernard White

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on June 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
2. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
3. Lloyd Price - Personality
4. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
5. Martin Denny - Quiet Village

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Russ Conway - Roulette
2. Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
5. Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
3. The Fiestas - So Fine
4. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
5. Brook Benton - Endlessly

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:23 am and setting at 10:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 1959

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Someone born on June 08, 1959 is:

65 years 11 months old,

or 791 months and 6 days old,

or 3440 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24082 days old,

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

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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

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

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