What happened on Wednesday September 09, 1959?

Here's what happened on September 09, 1959:

• Final Tests of Atlas-D Intercontinental Ballistic Missile On September 9, 1959, critical final tests of the Atlas-D, the first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), were conducted through simultaneous launches from opposite sides of the United States. At Cape Canaveral, Florida, Atlas missile number 10-D, nicknamed 'Big Joe 1', carried an uncrewed Mercury capsule into space. Despite challenges with booster-engine separation, the test successfully demonstrated the spacecraft's heat shield's capability to protect potential human occupants during atmospheric reentry. Most of the test objectives were successfully achieved. Concurrently, missile number 12-D was launched successfully from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, marking a significant milestone in United States missile and space technology development.
• Final Tests of Atlas-D Intercontinental Ballistic Missile On September 9, 1959, critical final tests of the Atlas-D, the first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), were conducted through simultaneous launches from opposite sides of the United States. At Cape Canaveral, Florida, Atlas missile number 10-D, nicknamed 'Big Joe 1', carried an uncrewed Mercury capsule into space. Despite challenges with booster-engine separation, the test successfully demonstrated the spacecraft's heat shield's capability to protect potential human occupants during atmospheric reentry. Most of the test objectives were successfully achieved. Concurrently, missile number 12-D was launched successfully from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, marking a significant milestone in United States missile and space technology development.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Sep. 09, 1959

Newspapers from Sep. 09, 1959

September 09, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

September 09, 1959 in September 1959 calendar

Famous people born on September 09, 1959:

• Éric Serra

  Renowned French composer and musician who has composed soundtracks for numerous Luc Besson films, including 'Subway', 'Le Grand Bleu', and...

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on September 9th

Famous people died on September 09, 1959:

• Ramón Fonst

  Cuban fencer (d. 1959).

• Thomas Anthony Welch

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on September 9th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 09, 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 09, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 09, 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 9th 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 09, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 09, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:39 pm and setting at 11:54 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 09, 1959

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Someone born on September 09, 1959 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 15 days old,

or 3428 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23999 days old,

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

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 9th 2025.

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

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

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