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Get your FREE Moon ReadingSunday December 13, 1959
US date format: 12/13/1959, UK date format: 13/12/1959
The day of the week was Sunday, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 13, 1959).
Famous birthdays on this day include Johnny Whitaker and Cameron Dye.
The number one song in US was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin. What Do You Want? by Adam Faith was #1 song in the UK.
Suddenly, Last Summer, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1959 while Station Wagon In Spain by Frances Parkinson Keyes was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching On the Spot.
The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
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December 13, 1959 Events
What happened on December 13, 1959?
Historical Events
- Archbishop Makarios becomes the first President of Cyprus.
- Three years after its first telecast, MGM's ''The Wizard of Oz'' is shown on television for only the second time, but it gains an even larger viewing audience than its first television outing, spurring CBS to make it an annual tradition.
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December 13, 1959 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on December 13, 1959?
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How old am I?
If December 13, 1959 is your birthday you are 63 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on December 13.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Suddenly, Last Summer
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift, Albert Dekker
Country: United States of America
On the Beach
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Stanley Kramer
Starring: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins
Country: United States of America
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Henry Levin
Starring: James Mason, Pat Boone, Arlene Dahl, Diane Baker
Country: United States of America
The Cow and I
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Henri Verneuil
Starring: Fernandel, Pierre-Louis, Ellen Schwiers, Ingeborg Schöner
The Gazebo
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Marshall
Starring: Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Carl Reiner, John McGiver
Music charts
What was the number one song on December 13, 1959? Which were the top hits on December 13, 1959?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- Ernie Fields - In The Mood
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat
Top #5 R&B songs
- The Spacemen - The Clouds
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
- The Drifters - Dance With Me
- Fats Domino - Be My Guest
Sport Games on December 13, 1959
NFL
American Football- Chicago Cardinals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 20 - 35
- Cleveland Browns - Philadelphia Eagles : 28 - 21
- Detroit Lions - Chicago Bears : 14 - 25
- Green Bay Packers - San Francisco 49ers : 36 - 14
- New York Giants - Washington Redskins : 24 - 10
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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On the Spot
Release year: 1959
Showtime
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom Dey
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
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1959?
- LIFE: Shahs fiancee
- Time: General Foods CEO Charles G. Mortimer
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7644
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Station Wagon In Spain
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
Station Wagon in Spain 1959 BCE by Francis Parkinson Keyes Farrar Straus & Cudahy published a hardcover with a dust jacket of 224 pages.
The Thirteenth Apostle
By: Eugene Vale
Los Angeles Times: This is what great novels are made of. . . This book is powerful and important. "This
The Status Seekers
By: Vance Packard
"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 13, 1959?
On December 13, 1959 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is December 13, 1959?
On December 13, 1959 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Who was the US President on December 13, 1959?
On December 13, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1959?
On December 13, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 13, 1959?
On December 13, 1959 Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 13, 1959?
On December 13, 1959 several famous people were born including, Johnny Whitaker, Cameron Dye, Pat Torpey.
What was the number one song in December 13, 1959?
The number one song in the week of December 13, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin in US and What Do You Want? by Adam Faith in UK.
What were the top hits on December 13, 1959?
The top hits on December 13, 1959 were Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods in US and What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates, Oh Carol by Neil Sedaka in UK.
