What happened on Sunday August 09, 1959?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1959:

• SM-65 Atlas ICBM Becomes Operational The United States officially declared the SM-65 Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) operational, marking a significant milestone in Cold War-era military technology. With an impressive range of 4,350 kilometers (2,700 miles), the Atlas represented a major leap in strategic nuclear deterrence capabilities. This development signaled the United States' growing technological prowess in long-range missile technology and dramatically shifted the global strategic balance during the height of the Cold War.
• SM-65 Atlas ICBM Becomes Operational The United States officially declared the SM-65 Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) operational, marking a significant milestone in Cold War-era military technology. With an impressive range of 4,350 kilometers (2,700 miles), the Atlas represented a major leap in strategic nuclear deterrence capabilities. This development signaled the United States' growing technological prowess in long-range missile technology and dramatically shifted the global strategic balance during the height of the Cold War.
• Birth of Kurtis Blow, Pioneering Rap Artist Curtis Walker, professionally known as Kurtis Blow, was born in New York City. He would go on to become one of the most influential early rap artists, helping to popularize hip-hop music in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Blow is particularly notable for being the first rapper to sign with a major record label and for his groundbreaking hit 'The Breaks' in 1980.
• Birth of Kurtis Blow, Pioneering Rap Artist Curtis Walker, professionally known as Kurtis Blow, was born in New York City. He would go on to become one of the most influential early rap artists, helping to popularize hip-hop music in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Blow is particularly notable for being the first rapper to sign with a major record label and for his groundbreaking hit 'The Breaks' in 1980.

Events in 1959

August 09, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1959

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1959

August 09, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 221st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1959 can also be written as 8/9/1959 in the US and as 9/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1959:

• Toni Servillo

  Renowned Italian actor and director known for his exceptional performances in critically acclaimed films like 'The Great Beauty'.

• Kurtis Blow

  American actor and producer of rappers.

• Idrissa Seck

  Prominent Senegalese politician who served as Prime Minister and is a significant figure in Senegalese political landscape.

• Michael Kors

  Internationally renowned American fashion designer famous for his classic sportswear designs and luxury brand Michael Kors Holdings Limited.

• Moza bint Nasser

  Prominent member of Qatari royal family, known for her significant philanthropic and educational initiatives.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1959:

• Noboru Ishizaki

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
2. Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
3. Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
4. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
5. Fabian - Tiger

August 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
2. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
3. Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
4. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar

August 09, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1959 was What'd I Say (Part I & II) by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
2. The Falcons - You're So Fine
3. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
4. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
5. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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

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August 09, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:21 am and setting at 10:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.

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Someone born on August 09, 1959 is:

65 years 9 months old,

or 789 months and 5 days old,

or 3431 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24020 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1959?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1959.

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