What happened on Wednesday August 12, 1959?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1959:

• First Polaris Missile Ship-Firing Test On August 12, 1959, the United States Navy successfully conducted the first ship-firing test of a Polaris submarine-launched ballistic missile from the USS Observation Island. This milestone represented a significant advancement in naval nuclear weapons technology during the Cold War era, demonstrating the capability to launch nuclear missiles from submarines, which provided a strategic deterrence capability.
• Progressive Party Formation in South Africa On August 12, 1959, John Steytler established the Progressive Party in South Africa, marking an important moment in the country's political landscape during the apartheid era. The party would play a role in opposing the dominant National Party's segregationist policies and advocating for political reforms.

Events in 1959

August 12, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1959

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1959

August 12, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1959 can also be written as 8/12/1959 in the US and as 12/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1959:

• Amanda Redman

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• Philippe Le Guillou

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• Lynette Woodard

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Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1959:

• Max Nonne

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 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 12, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 02:42 pm and setting at 01:03 am.

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 12, 1959

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Someone born on August 12, 1959 is:

65 years 10 months old,

or 790 months and 14 days old,

or 3437 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24060 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1959?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1959.

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