Tuesday October 13, 1959: on this day

October 13, 1959 was the 286th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 13, 1959, who was born and died on October 13, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 13, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. Solomon and Sheba, directed by King Vidor), TV series (e.g. Not For Hire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 13th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 13, 1959?


October 13, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 286th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1959 can also be written as 10/13/1959 in the US and as 13/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1959 in October 1959 calendar

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October 13, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 13, 1959:

  • In hamlet, indiana, usa a building is hit by a falling meteorite.
  • The united states launches explorer 7.

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October 13, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 13th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 13, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 13, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 04:53 pm and setting at 04:58 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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Who was born on October 13, 1959?


Famous people born on October 13, 1959:

  • The Miracle of Fátima: the Holy Mother

    The miracle of fátima: the holy mother is a religious figure associated with the reported apparitions of the virgin mary in fátima, portugal...

  • Marie Osmond

    Marie osmond is an american tv show host known for her work on 'the talk' and as a member of the osmond family musical group.

  • Adam Poirier

    American musician who played the synthesizer in a band that toured japan in 1985.

  • Arne Sorenson

    Former President and CEO of Marriott International.

  • Jeet Thayil

    Indian poet and novelist, best known for his work 'Narcopolis.

  • Marie Osmond in Ogden

    Utah, usa; singer/actress (paper roses, goin' coconuts).

  • Scott McPherson
  • Massimo Bonini
  • Dan DiDio
  • Maria Luisa Pellizzari
  • Wayne Pygram
  • Dorian Ștefan

Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:

  • Sacha Baron Cohen
    Sacha Baron Cohen

    Sacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.

  • Margaret Thatcher
    Margaret Thatcher

    British politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.

  • Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston

    Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.

  • Kate Walsh
    Kate Walsh

    Kate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.

  • Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce

    American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

  • Jerry Jones
    Jerry Jones

    American football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.

  • Pamela Tiffin
    Pamela Tiffin

    American actress.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Philippe Torreton
    Philippe Torreton

    Philippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.

  • John Lone
    John Lone

    Hong kong-american actor.

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October 13, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 6 days old,

or 3366 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23565 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 13, 1959?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.

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

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

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October 13, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 13, 1959:

  • K Rudolf Mengelberg

    Dutch composer (concert amsterdam), died at 67.

  • Attilio Nani
  • Xu Yun

What famous deaths happened on October 13th?

Famous deaths on October 13th:

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Gary Collins
    Gary Collins

    American television host and actor.

  • Bea Benaderet
    Bea Benaderet

    Bea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

  • Barbara Kent
    Barbara Kent

    Canadian-born american actress (b. 1907).

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving

    English actor and manager (b. 1838).

  • Nils Asther
    Nils Asther

    Actor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.

  • Donald Houston
    Donald Houston

    Actor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.

  • Hershey Chocolates

    Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.

  • Bhumibol Adulyadej

    Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

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October 13, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 13, 1959:

  • RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
  • Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
  • French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.

Observances on October 13, 1959:

  • International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
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October 13, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 13, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
  3. - Mr. Blue
  4. - Sleep Walk
  5. - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Here Comes Summer
  3. - ('Til) I Kissed You
  4. - Only Sixteen
  5. - Sea Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1959 was Sea Of Love by Phil Phillips With The Twilights, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 13, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sea Of Love
  2. - Poison Ivy
  3. - Say Man
  4. - Sleep Walk
  5. - I Loves You, Porgy

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October 13, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 13, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Solomon and Sheba

Solomon and Sheba

Release year: 1959

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan

Country: United States of America

The House of the Seven Hawks

The House of the Seven Hawks

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Robert Taylor, Nicole Maurey, Linda Christian, Donald Wolfit

Beast from Haunted Cave

Beast from Haunted Cave

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Michael Forest, Sheila Noonan, Frank Wolff, Wally Campo

Attack of the Giant Leeches

Attack of the Giant Leeches

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Bernard L. Kowalski

Starring: Ken Clark, Yvette Vickers, Jan Shepard, Michael Emmet

The Bridge

The Bridge

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Bernhard Wicki

Starring: Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht

Country: United States of America

October 13, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Not for Hire

Not for Hire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mike Cajuin

Country: United States of America

Shotgun Slade

Shotgun Slade

Release year: 1959

Country: United States of America

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Dennis the Menace

Dennis the Menace

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Nick Castle

Five Fingers

Five Fingers

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kevin Barker

October 13, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 13, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ape In Me by Cornelia Otis Skinner

The Ape In Me

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Ape in Me, The by Cornelia Otis, Skinner

John Paul Jones by Samuel Eliot Morison

John Paul Jones

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"Reprint of 1959 Original. Author sailed the English and American waters where Captain Jones achieved his greatest successes in preparation for this Bio to be authentic.

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

By:

Mine Enemy Gets Older

The Devil'S Advocate by Morris L. West

The Devil'S Advocate

By:

The Vatican sends a terminally ill English priest to Italy to investigate the story of a local hero, reputed miracle worker, and to inquire into his life.

The Art Of Llewellyn Jones by Paul Hyde Bonner

The Art Of Llewellyn Jones

By:

1962 paperback

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Who was the US President on October 13, 1959?

On October 13, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1959?

On October 13, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 13, 1959?

On October 13, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 13th?

October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of October. 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 October 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
  • 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
  • 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (reuters),

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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 October 1959?

October 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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