What happened on Monday July 13, 1959?

Here's what happened on July 13, 1959:

• Santa Susana Nuclear Reactor Accident A significant nuclear incident occurred at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in Southern California, involving the Sodium Reactor Experiment. During the event, the nuclear reactor experienced a sudden temperature and radiation surge. Technicians initially shut down and then restarted the reactor after a brief inspection. A subsequent examination revealed that 13 out of 43 fuel rods had melted, and radioactive by-products had been released into the surrounding environment for approximately two weeks, posing potential environmental and health risks.
• Santa Susana Nuclear Reactor Accident A significant nuclear incident occurred at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in Southern California, involving the Sodium Reactor Experiment. During the event, the nuclear reactor experienced a sudden temperature and radiation surge. Technicians initially shut down and then restarted the reactor after a brief inspection. A subsequent examination revealed that 13 out of 43 fuel rods had melted, and radioactive by-products had been released into the surrounding environment for approximately two weeks, posing potential environmental and health risks.
• Paul Anka's 'Lonely Boy' Tops Billboard Charts Paul Anka's hit song 'Lonely Boy' reached the #1 position on the Billboard charts, dominating the music scene from July 13 to August 9, 1959. This achievement highlighted Anka's popularity and musical success during the late 1950s rock and roll era.
• Paul Anka's 'Lonely Boy' Tops Billboard Charts Paul Anka's hit song 'Lonely Boy' reached the #1 position on the Billboard charts, dominating the music scene from July 13 to August 9, 1959. This achievement highlighted Anka's popularity and musical success during the late 1950s rock and roll era.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jul. 13, 1959

Newspapers from Jul. 13, 1959

July 13, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 194th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1959 can also be written as 7/13/1959 in the US and as 13/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

July 13, 1959 in July 1959 calendar

Famous people died on July 13, 1959:

• Herb Trube

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on July 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
2. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
3. Lloyd Price - Personality
4. Stonewall Jackson - Waterloo
5. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
2. Marty Wilde - A Teenager In Love
3. Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
4. Russ Conway - Roulette
5. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
2. The Falcons - You're So Fine
3. The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes For You
4. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
5. Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 13, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 01:29 pm and setting at 12:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on July 13, 1959

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Someone born on July 13, 1959 is:

65 years 10 months old,

or 790 months and 11 days old,

or 3436 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24057 days old,

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

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 13th 2025.

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

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

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