What happened on Sunday March 08, 1959?

Here's what happened on March 08, 1959:

• Khrushchev's Cold War Warning Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev delivers a stark warning to the West about the potential catastrophic consequences of a limited war over Berlin, emphasizing the nuclear threat during the Cold War.
• Failed Pro-Egyptian Coup in Mosul A pro-Egyptian coup attempt in Mosul, Iraq fails, resulting in the murder of Iraqi Colonel Abdel Wahab Shawwaf, highlighting the political instability in the region during the late 1950s.
• Guerrilla Warfare in North Sumatra Rebels reignite guerrilla warfare against British and Indonesian rubber estates in North Sumatra, as reported by estate agents in Singapore, indicating ongoing regional tensions.
• Marx Brothers' Final TV Appearance Groucho, Chico, and Harpo Marx made their final television appearance together, marking the end of an iconic comedy era.
• US Development Loan to Bangkok The United States Development Loan Fund announces a $20 million loan to the Metropolitan Electric Authority of Bangkok, supporting infrastructure development in Thailand.
• Debbie Reynolds' Personal and Professional Journey Actress Debbie Reynolds travels to Spain to film a movie, publicly declaring her emotional separation from Eddie Fisher and moving forward in her personal and professional life.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Tournament Mickey Wright, a legendary female golfer, wins the LPGA Jacksonville Golf Open, further establishing her dominance in women's professional golf.
• KUAT TV Channel 6 Launch KUAT TV channel 6 in Tucson, Arizona begins broadcasting as a PBS affiliate, expanding public television access in the southwestern United States.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Mar. 08, 1959

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 1959

March 08, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 67th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1959 can also be written as 3/8/1959 in the US and as 8/3/1959 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1959 in March 1959 calendar

Famous people born on March 08, 1959:

• Aidan Quinn

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• Lester Holt

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• Brian McGee

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Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on March 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
2. Ritchie Valens - Donna
3. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
4. The Crests - 16 Candles
5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur (Little Flower)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
2. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
3. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
4. Slim Dusty - A Pub With No Beer
5. Connie Francis - My Happiness

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
2. LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
3. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
4. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:41 am and setting at 06:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 1959

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Someone born on March 08, 1959 is:

66 years 1 month old,

or 793 months and 15 days old,

or 3450 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24153 days old,

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

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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

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

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