What happened on Monday October 12, 1959?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1959:

• First Anti-Satellite Weapon Test A groundbreaking military technology demonstration occurred when a missile launched from a B-47 bomber successfully passed within 4 miles (6.4 km) of the orbiting Explorer 4 satellite. This test proved the potential capability to destroy satellites using a one-megaton nuclear explosion, marking a significant milestone in Cold War-era strategic weapons development.
• APRA Rebelde Formation in Peru During the national congress of the American Popular Revolutionary Alliance (APRA) in Peru, a group of leftist radicals were expelled from the party. These expelled members subsequently formed APRA Rebelde, a splinter political organization that would go on to challenge the main party's ideological direction.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1959

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1959

October 12, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 285th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1959 can also be written as 10/12/1959 in the US and as 12/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1959 in October 1959 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1959:

• Anna Escobedo Cabral

  Anna Escobedo Cabral served as the 42nd Treasurer of the United States, a significant role in the U.S.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on October 12th

Famous people died on October 12, 1959:

• Arnolt Bronnen
• Antero Leonardo Canale

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on October 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
3. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
4. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
3. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
4. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
5. Marty Wilde - Sea Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1959 was Sea Of Love by Phil Phillips With The Twilights, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
2. The Coasters - Poison Ivy
3. Bo Diddley - Say Man
4. Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk
5. Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:20 pm and setting at 03:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on October 12, 1959

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Someone born on October 12, 1959 is:

65 years 7 months old,

or 787 months and 2 days old,

or 3422 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23956 days old,

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

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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

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

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