What happened on Friday June 12, 1959?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1959:

• Construction of First British Nuclear Submarine Begins A significant milestone in British naval history occurred when construction commenced on HMS Dreadnought (S101), the United Kingdom's first nuclear submarine. Prince Philip personally participated in the ceremonial laying of the first steel at the Vickers-Armstrongs shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, marking a pivotal moment in maritime defense technology.
• Billie Holiday Arrested for Drug Possession Legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday was arrested for heroin possession in a dramatic incident where police raided her hospital room while she was being treated for a kidney infection and cirrhosis of the liver. This event highlighted the personal struggles of the iconic musician and the harsh drug enforcement practices of the era.
• Mike McCormick Throws No-Hitter San Francisco Giants pitcher Mike McCormick achieved a remarkable feat by throwing a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, winning 3-0 in a shortened five-inning game. This exceptional performance demonstrated McCormick's pitching prowess and added a memorable moment to baseball history.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1959

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1959

June 12, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1959 can also be written as 6/12/1959 in the US and as 12/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1959:

• Hugh Laurie

  British actor, comedian, and musician, globally famous for his lead role as Dr. Gregory House in the medical drama 'House'.

• John Linnell

  Co-founder of the alternative rock band They Might Be Giants, known for innovative and quirky music.

• Steve Bauer

  Canadian Olympic cyclist from St. Catharines, Ontario, who won silver medals in the 1984 and 1996 Olympics.

• Omar Hakim
• Daniel Chenevez

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on June 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
2. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
3. Lloyd Price - Personality
4. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
5. Martin Denny - Quiet Village

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Russ Conway - Roulette
2. Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
5. Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long

June 12, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
3. The Fiestas - So Fine
4. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
5. Brook Benton - Endlessly

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 12, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 12, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:16 am and setting at 12:29 am.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.

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Someone born on June 12, 1959 is:

65 years 10 months old,

or 790 months and 21 days old,

or 3438 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24067 days old,

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

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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

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

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