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March 13, 1959 was the 72nd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.
Is March 13, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 13, 1959, who was born and died on March 13, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 13, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Venus by Frankie Avalon), movies (e.g. Al Capone, directed by Richard Wilson), TV series (e.g. Border Patrol) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 13th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 13, 1959?
- March 13, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 13, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 13, 1959?
- March 13, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 13, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- March 13, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- March 13, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 13, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 13, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 13, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 13, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on March 13, 1959?
What day of the week was March 13, 1959?
March 13, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 13, 1959 can also be written as 3/13/1959 in the US and as 13/3/1959 in UK and Europe.
March 13, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 13, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 13th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 13, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 13, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 13, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:16 am and setting at 10:11 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1959.
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Who was born on March 13, 1959?
Famous people born on March 13, 1959:
![Pascal Légitimus]()
Pascal LégitimusFrench comedian and actor.
- Elaine Ostrander
Recognized for her research in canine genetics and cancer susceptibility.
- Kathy Hilton
Kathy Hilton is a businesswoman and mother of socialites Paris and Nicky Hilton.
- Dirk Wellham
Australian cricketer.
- Scanio Pecoraro
Italian politician, member of parliament and minister in amato’s government.
- Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio
- Nuritdin Amriyev
- Íñigo Liceranzu
- Greg Norton
- Giovanni Malagò
- Elvira Gras
- Nancy E. Soderberg
Whose famous birthday is on March 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 13th:
![Kaya Scodelario]()
Kaya ScodelarioKaya scodelario is a british tv actress known for her role as effy stonem in the tv series skins.
![Pierre Niney]()
Pierre NineyFrench stage and film actor, member of the coma(c)die-franassaise.
![Deborah Raffin]()
Deborah RaffinAmerican actress and producer (d.2012).
![Julia Migenes]()
Julia MigenesAmerican actresses and sopranos.
![Joseph Mascolo]()
Joseph MascoloAmerican actor.
![April Matson]()
April MatsonAmerican singer and actress.
![Tim Story]()
Tim StoryAmerican producer and director.
![Lucy Fry]()
Lucy FryTv actress.
![Dana Delany]()
Dana DelanyDana delany is a tv actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'desperate housewives' and 'china beach'.
![Emile Hirsch]()
Emile HirschEmile hirsch is an american actor known for his roles in films such as into the wild and the girl next door.
March 13, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 1 month old,
or 781 months and 6 days old,
or 3397 weeks
or 23779 days old,
if you were born on March 13, 1959.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 13, 1959?
There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 13th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 13, 1959.
March 13, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 13, 1959:
- Robert Forde
- Andrés Gaos
- Engelbert Lagerwey
- Ricardo Levene
What famous deaths happened on March 13th?
Famous deaths on March 13th:
![William Hurt]()
William HurtWilliam hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...
![Maureen Stapleton]()
Maureen StapletonAmerican actress with a talent for comedy.
![Betsy Blair]()
Betsy BlairAmerican actress on stage and film, (born in 1923).
![Clarence Darrow]()
Clarence DarrowAmerican lawyer, best known for his "scopes trial" in 1925, where he defended william jennings bryan.
![Lucille Ricksen]()
Lucille RicksenAmerican actress (born in 1909).
- Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
- Breeonna Taylor
African American emergency room technician who became a symbol of police brutality and racial injustice.
- Ivo Andric
Nobel Prize-winning Yugoslav novelist known for works like 'The Bridge on the Drina'.
- Kassian
Early Christian saint and martyr known for his piety and miracles.
- Andric Ivo
Yugoslav novelist and politician who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961.
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March 13, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 13, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 9th and March 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.
March 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- The Coasters - Charlie Brown
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- Ritchie Valens - Donna
- David Seville - Alvin's Harmonica
March 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.
March 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Slim Dusty - A Pub With No Beer
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
March 13, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.
March 13, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- The Coasters - Charlie Brown
- Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
March 13, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 13, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Al Capone
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Richard Wilson
Starring: Rod Steiger, Martin Balsam, Fay Spain, James Gregory
Country: United States of America
Some Like It Hot
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, George Raft
Country: United States of America
Rio Bravo
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Howard Hawks
Starring: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson
Country: United States of America
Imitation of Life
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Douglas Sirk
Starring: Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner
Country: United States of America
The Diary of Anne Frank
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Stevens
Starring: Millie Perkins, Shelley Winters, Joseph Schildkraut, Richard Beymer
Country: United States of America
March 13, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 13, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Border Patrol
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum
The Scarf
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Neil Willoughby
As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Hardy Martins
Face to Face
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Lou Antonio
The Third Man
Release year: 1959
Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
March 13, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 13, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Anatomy of a Murder
By: Robert Traver
Robert Traver's Anatomy of a Murder was first published by St. Martin's 1958. It quickly became America's number-one bestseller and was later made into the classic Otto Preminger film.
What We Must Know About Communism
By: Harry and Bonaro Overstreet
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.
Nine Coaches Waiting
By: Mary Stewart
In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.
Who was the US President on March 13, 1959?
On March 13, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 13, 1959?
On March 13, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 13, 1959?
On March 13, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about March 13th?
March 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on March 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: according to the sohr, russian air strikes and syrian government shelling have occurred in idlib province. this was the first such raids after a september truce agreement. at least 15 civilians were killed, including eight children, and around 60 others were injured.
- 2018 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. maoists set fire to a mine-protected vehicle belonging to crpf personnel.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: at least one person dies and eight others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a bus carrying kabul government employees.
What happened in 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for March 1959?
March 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
