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November 12, 1959 was the 316th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is November 12, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on November 12, 1959, who was born and died on November 12, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 12, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. Santa Claus, directed by René Cardona), TV series (e.g. Take It Easy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 12th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was November 12, 1959?
- November 12, 1959: What happened on that day?
- November 12, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 12, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on November 12, 1959?
- November 12, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- November 12, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- November 12, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- November 12, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- November 12, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- November 12, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- November 12, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on November 12, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 12, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on November 12, 1959?
What day of the week was November 12, 1959?
November 12, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 316th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 12, 1959 can also be written as 11/12/1959 in the US and as 12/11/1959 in UK and Europe.
November 12, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 12, 1959:
- The warner bros. religious epic ''the miracle'', very loosely based on the 1911 stage pantomime ''das mirakel'', is released. it is a critical and financial bomb.
November 12, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 12, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 12, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on November 12th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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November 12, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 12, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 12, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 03:29 pm and setting at 04:47 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1959.
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Who was born on November 12, 1959?
Famous people born on November 12, 1959:
- Vincent Irizarry
American actor.
- Jutta Müller
German gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Eitan Cabel
Israeli politician known for his work in the Israeli Labor Party.
- Xavier Rolet
Former CEO of the London Stock Exchange, known for his contributions to the financial industry.
- Toshihiko Sahashi
Japanese composer.
- Lee Haney
Athlete.
- Sergeý Stwkaşov
- Alejandro Pablo Benna
- José Damen
- Kristaq Eksarko
- Massimo Lodolo
- Vinciane Despret
- Luc Guérin
- Ernest Benach
- Leonardo Padrón
Whose famous birthday is on November 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 12th:
![Grace Kelly]()
Grace KellyGrace Kelly was an American actress who became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III.
![Ryan Gosling]()
Ryan GoslingCanadian actor, director and writer.
![Cote de Pablo]()
Cote de PabloCote de Pablo is a Chilean-American actress and entrepreneur, best known for her role as Ziva David on the CBS television series NCIS.
![Anne Hathaway]()
Anne HathawayAmerican actress, who starred in dramatic films like brokeback mountain and havoc in 2005.
![Megan Mullally]()
Megan MullallyMegan mullally is an american actress and singer best known for her role as karen walker on the tv show will & grace.
![Tonya Harding]()
Tonya HardingAmerican competition skater, who won her first national title in 1991 with a daring triple-axel.
![Radha Mitchell]()
Radha MitchellProducer and actress from australia.
![Kim Hunter]()
Kim HunterAmerican actress who made her screen debut in 1943's "the seventh victim.
![Wallace Shawn]()
Wallace ShawnAmerican actor known for his roles in 'The Princess Bride' and 'Toy Story'.
![Jack Oakie]()
Jack OakieAmerican comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".
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November 12, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 5 months old,
or 773 months and 7 days old,
or 3362 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23535 days old,
if you were born on November 12, 1959.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 12, 1959?
There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 12, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 12, 1959.
November 12, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 12, 1959:
- Luigi Sculli
- Amilcare Beretta
What famous deaths happened on November 12th?
Famous deaths on November 12th:
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Jonathan Brandis]()
Jonathan BrandisAmerican actor and director.
![Penny Singleton]()
Penny SingletonAmerican singer and actress (d. 2003).
![Gabriele Tinti]()
Gabriele TintiGabriele tinti was an italian actor known for his roles in italian cinema and television.
![Eve Arden]()
Eve ArdenEve Arden was an American actress known for her role as the principal in the TV series 'Our Miss Brooks.
![Mahmoud Abdel Aziz]()
Mahmoud Abdel AzizEgyptian actor (b. 1946).
- Stan Lee
Co-creator of Marvel Comics and a pioneer in the comic book industry.
- Welma Rudolph
Welma Rudolph was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
- Pasty Ruth
Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.
- William Shafter
American general known for leading the Spanish-American War.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on November 12th
November 12, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on November 12, 1959:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Lieven (Leafwini, Lebuin); Josaphat Kuncevyc
- Also see November 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- National Holiday: Sun Yat-Sen (observed in China and Taiwan)
- In the Back To The Future film trilogy, November 12, 1955 is a key date. It is the date of the "famous Hill Valley lightning storm" which sends Marty McFly back to 1985 in his DeLorean time machine, and the date Marty gets his parents together. In Back to the Future Part II, Marty and Doc Brown return to this date to stop Biff Tannen from changing history. Doc Brown hyposthesizes that this date might hold some special significance, being the temporal junction point for the entire space-time
- Bahá'f Faith: Holy Day, Bahá'u'lláh
November 12, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 12, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 9th and November 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.
November 12, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on November 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 9th and November 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- Andy Williams - Lonely Street
November 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 12, 1959 was Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.
November 12, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on November 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 9th and November 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
November 12, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 12, 1959 was Poison Ivy by The Coasters, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.
November 12, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on November 12, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 9th and November 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- Jackie Wilson - You Better Know It
- The Drifters - <P6>(If You Cry) <P255>True Love, True Love
November 12, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on November 12, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Santa Claus
Release year: 1959
Directed by: René Cardona
Starring: José Elías Moreno, Cesáreo Quezadas 'Pulgarcito', José Luis Aguirre 'Trotsky', Armando Arriola
Country: United States of America
Le Bossu
Release year: 1959
Directed by: André Hunebelle
Starring: Jean Marais, Bourvil, Sabine Sesselmann, Jean Le Poulain
The Angry Red Planet
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Ib Melchior
Starring: Gerald Mohr, Nora Hayden, Les Tremayne, Jack Kruschen
Ben-Hur
Release year: 1959
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Haya Harareet
Country: United States of America
Beloved Infidel
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Henry King
Starring: Gregory Peck, Deborah Kerr, Eddie Albert, Philip Ober
November 12, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on November 12, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Take It Easy
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha
Not for Hire
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mike Cajuin
Country: United States of America
Shotgun Slade
Release year: 1959
Country: United States of America
Spotlight
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Dennis the Menace
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Nick Castle
November 12, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on November 12, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Years With Ross
By: James Thurber
Harold Ross was America's most influential literary magazine and introduced America to many exciting talents, such as Robert Benchley and Alexander Woolcott.
Gentlemen, Scholars And Scoundrels
By: Horace Knowles
Gentlemen, Scholars, and Scoundrels: The Treasury of Harper's Magazine from 1850 to The, by Knowles. Ed.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
The Elements Of Style
By: William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.
Who was the US President on November 12, 1959?
On November 12, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 12, 1959?
On November 12, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on November 12, 1959?
On November 12, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about November 12th?
November 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of November. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on November 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Israel and hamas exchange missile firing, with 300 rockets launched from gaza in three hours.
- 2017 - 2017 in the central african republic - a grenade attack on a peace concert in bangui (central african republic) kills 7 and injures 20,
- 2016 - 2016 khuzdar bombing in pakistan: a bomb blast in the shah noorani shrine in hub, lasbela district of balochistan, pakistan killed at least 52 people and left more than 100 others injured. isil claimed responsibility. (the news) (geo tv) (daily pakistan),
What happened in 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for November 1959?
November 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
