What happened on Thursday November 12, 1959?

Here's what happened on November 12, 1959:

• NASA and Department of Defense Collaboration Agreement NASA Administrator T. Keith Glennan and Deputy Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates Jr. signed a pivotal agreement establishing collaborative principles for cost reimbursement and mutual support in Project Mercury, a critical early U.S. human spaceflight program.
• William Morrison Appointed Governor-General of Australia William Morrison, 1st Viscount Dunrossil, was officially selected to become the new Governor-General of Australia, representing the British Crown in an important constitutional role during the late 1950s.
• Warner Bros. Releases 'The Miracle' Warner Bros. released the religious epic film 'The Miracle', a loose adaptation of the 1911 stage pantomime 'Das Mirakel'. The film was poorly received, failing both critically and commercially.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Nov. 12, 1959

Newspapers from Nov. 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 in November 1959 calendar

Famous people born on November 12, 1959:

• Lee Haney

  Legendary bodybuilder who won Mr.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on November 12th

Famous people died on November 12, 1959:

• Amilcare Beretta

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on November 12th

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.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
3. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
4. Della Reese - Don't You Know
5. 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.

1. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
2. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
3. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
4. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
5. 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 music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. The Coasters - Poison Ivy
2. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
3. Della Reese - Don't You Know
4. Jackie Wilson - You Better Know It
5. The Drifters - <P6>(If You Cry) <P255>True Love, True Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 12, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on November 12, 1959

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Someone born on November 12, 1959 is:

65 years 6 months old,

or 786 months and 11 days old,

or 3419 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23934 days old,

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

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 12th 2025.

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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.

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