What happened on Tuesday September 08, 1959?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1959:

• British Parliamentary Election Announcement British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan officially announced new elections for the House of Commons, declaring that the current Parliament would be dissolved on September 18, with national elections scheduled for October 8, 1959.
• Wild Horse Protection Act Signed U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed landmark legislation protecting wild mustangs, making it illegal to hunt wild horses and burros using aircraft or motorized vehicles on public lands. This groundbreaking conservation effort was largely driven by Velma Bronn Johnston, a passionate advocate from Nevada nicknamed 'Wild Horse Annie', who successfully lobbied Congress to pass the protective bill.
• Asian Institute of Technology Established The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) was founded, marking a significant milestone in higher education and technological development in the Asian region. This institution would go on to play a crucial role in advancing technological education and research across Asia.
• Daler Nazarov: Tajik Cultural Figure Daler Nazarov, a prominent Tajik composer, musician, and actor, continued to contribute to the rich cultural landscape of Tajikistan, representing the artistic heritage of the region.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1959

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1959

September 08, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 251st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1959 can also be written as 9/8/1959 in the US and as 8/9/1959 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1959 in September 1959 calendar

Famous people born on September 08, 1959:

• Tom McGuinness

  Tom McGuinness was an American Airlines pilot who tragically died on Flight 11 during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

• Kerry Kennedy

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on September 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. The Browns - The Three Bells
2. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
3. Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
4. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
5. Johnny and the Hurricanes - Red River Rock

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1959 was Only Sixteen by Craig Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
2. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
3. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
4. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
5. Russ Conway - China Tea

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1959 was I'm Gonna Get Married by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
2. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
3. Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
4. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
5. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 12:35 pm and setting at 11:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on September 08, 1959

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Someone born on September 08, 1959 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 16 days old,

or 3428 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24000 days old,

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

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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

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

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