What happened on Tuesday January 13, 1959?

Here's what happened on January 13, 1959:

• Belgian Congo Independence Promise King Baudouin of Belgium promises independence to the Belgian Congo, marking a critical moment in the decolonization process of Africa and setting the stage for the future Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Cuban Communist Executions Cuban communists execute 71 supporters of former dictator Fulgencio Batista, demonstrating the revolutionary regime's harsh approach to political opponents in the aftermath of the Cuban Revolution.
• De Gaulle's Amnesty for Algerian Convicts French President Charles de Gaulle grants amnesty to 130 Algerian death row convicts, a significant gesture during the complex Algerian War of Independence, potentially signaling a diplomatic approach to resolving conflict.
• Tanker Mirador Explosion Tragedy A catastrophic explosion occurred on the tanker Mirador while being towed into the harbor at Iskenderun, Turkey. Forty people were reported missing, and the entire 34-person crew of the tugboat Imroz was presumed dead, resulting in a significant maritime disaster.

Events in 1959

January 13, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 13, 1959

Newspapers from Jan. 13, 1959

January 13, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 13th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 1959 can also be written as 1/13/1959 in the US and as 13/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

Famous people born on January 13, 1959:

• James LoMenzo

  Versatile bass guitarist who has played with multiple renowned rock bands including Megadeth, White Lion, and Black Label Society.

• Ernie Irvan

  Professional NASCAR race car driver known for his competitive racing in the 1990s and remarkable comeback after a serious racing accident.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on January 13th

January 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
2. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. Connie Francis - My Happiness
4. Billy Grammer - Gotta Travel On
5. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him, Is To Love Him

January 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 13, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came
3. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
4. Little Richard - Baby Face
5. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him

January 13, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
3. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
4. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
5. Fats Domino - Whole Lotta Loving

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 13, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 13, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 13, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 13, 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 January 13, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 09:43 am and setting at 10:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on January 13, 1959

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Someone born on January 13, 1959 is:

66 years 4 months old,

or 796 months and 1 day old,

or 3461 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24228 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 13, 1959?

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 13, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 13, 1959.

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