What happened on Monday August 10, 1959?

Here's what happened on August 10, 1959:

• The Platters Band Members Arrested in Cincinnati In a significant scandal involving the popular vocal group The Platters, four of the five band members were arrested in Cincinnati on charges of soliciting prostitutes and drug possession. This incident occurred during the height of the group's musical success, just months after their chart-topping hit 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes' had reached No. 1 on the music charts. The arrest highlighted the personal struggles and legal challenges faced by some prominent musicians during the late 1950s.
• The Platters Band Members Arrested in Cincinnati In a significant scandal involving the popular vocal group The Platters, four of the five band members were arrested in Cincinnati on charges of soliciting prostitutes and drug possession. This incident occurred during the height of the group's musical success, just months after their chart-topping hit 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes' had reached No. 1 on the music charts. The arrest highlighted the personal struggles and legal challenges faced by some prominent musicians during the late 1950s.

Events in 1959

August 10, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 10, 1959

Newspapers from Aug. 10, 1959

August 10, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1959 can also be written as 8/10/1959 in the US and as 10/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 10, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Famous people born on August 10, 1959:

• Rosanna Arquette

  Renowned American actress from a multi-generational acting family, known for her roles in films like 'Desperately Seeking Susan' and her...

• Michael Kors

  Internationally renowned fashion designer known for his luxury ready-to-wear clothing and accessories brand.

• Kurtis Blow

  Pioneering hip-hop artist and one of the first commercially successful rap musicians.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on August 10th

Famous people died on August 10, 1959:

• Lafe McKee
• Camillo Zemi
• Umberto Calosso

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on August 10th

August 10, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1959 was A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
2. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
3. Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
4. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
5. Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue

August 10, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

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
5. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy

August 10, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
3. The Falcons - You're So Fine
4. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
5. Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th 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 10, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 10, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:28 pm and setting at 11:32 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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Your place in the Universe on August 10, 1959

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Someone born on August 10, 1959 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 13 days old,

or 3428 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23998 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 1959?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 10, 1959.

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