What happened on Thursday September 10, 1959?

Here's what happened on September 10, 1959:

• Mercury Spacecraft Design Improvements During a critical spacecraft mock-up review on September 10-11, NASA's Mercury program astronauts proposed significant design modifications to enhance spacecraft safety and functionality. Their recommendations included redesigning the instrument panel, repositioning the forward centerline window, and implementing an explosive side egress hatch to improve pilot safety and mission effectiveness.
• Mercury Spacecraft Design Improvements During a critical spacecraft mock-up review on September 10-11, NASA's Mercury program astronauts proposed significant design modifications to enhance spacecraft safety and functionality. Their recommendations included redesigning the instrument panel, repositioning the forward centerline window, and implementing an explosive side egress hatch to improve pilot safety and mission effectiveness.
• Congress Overrides Eisenhower's Veto In a historic moment, the United States Congress successfully overrode President Dwight D. Eisenhower's veto for the first time after 145 previous unsuccessful attempts. The override concerned a substantial public works bill totaling $1,185,309,093. The vote demonstrated significant bipartisan opposition to the President's stance, with the House voting 280-121 and the Senate voting 72-23, achieving the required two-thirds majority in both chambers.
• Congress Overrides Eisenhower's Veto In a historic moment, the United States Congress successfully overrode President Dwight D. Eisenhower's veto for the first time after 145 previous unsuccessful attempts. The override concerned a substantial public works bill totaling $1,185,309,093. The vote demonstrated significant bipartisan opposition to the President's stance, with the House voting 280-121 and the Senate voting 72-23, achieving the required two-thirds majority in both chambers.
• Tragic School Bus Accident in Maryland A devastating school bus accident occurred at Mountain Lake Park, Maryland, resulting in the tragic deaths of seven children. The bus, carrying 26 students, stalled on a railroad crossing and was struck by a freight train at 8:30 a.m. while en route to Denett Road Elementary School in Oakland. This catastrophic incident highlighted critical safety concerns in school transportation.
• Tragic School Bus Accident in Maryland A devastating school bus accident occurred at Mountain Lake Park, Maryland, resulting in the tragic deaths of seven children. The bus, carrying 26 students, stalled on a railroad crossing and was struck by a freight train at 8:30 a.m. while en route to Denett Road Elementary School in Oakland. This catastrophic incident highlighted critical safety concerns in school transportation.

Events in 1959

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

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Newspapers from Sep. 10, 1959

September 10, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 253rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 10, 1959 can also be written as 9/10/1959 in the US and as 10/9/1959 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 10, 1959:

• Michael Earl

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Famous people died on September 10, 1959:

• Gustav Gottenkieny

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 10, 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 10, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 10, 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 10th is Virgo.

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September 10, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 10, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 10, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 02:39 pm and setting at 12:51 am.

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

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Someone born on September 10, 1959 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 4 days old,

or 3426 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23988 days old,

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

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 10th 2025.

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

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

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