What happened on Friday August 14, 1959?

Here's what happened on August 14, 1959:

• First Earth Orbital Image Explorer 6 satellite captures and transmits the first photograph of Earth from space, a groundbreaking moment in space exploration and imaging technology.
• American Football League Formation The American Football League (AFL) is officially organized, establishing teams in New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Denver, and Houston, marking a significant moment in professional football history.
• Birth of Magic Johnson Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is born, who would later become one of the most iconic NBA players in history, playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and revolutionizing the point guard position.
• NFL Chicago All-Star Game The 26th NFL Chicago All-Star Game takes place, with Baltimore defeating the All-Stars 29-0 in front of 70,000 spectators.

Events in 1959

August 14, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 14, 1959

Newspapers from Aug. 14, 1959

August 14, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 226th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1959 can also be written as 8/14/1959 in the US and as 14/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Famous people born on August 14, 1959:

• Magic Johnson

  Legendary NBA player who revolutionized basketball with his exceptional skills, winning five NBA titles and becoming a global icon.

• Marcia Gay Harden

  Acclaimed American actress who won an Academy Award for her powerful performance in 'Pollock' and has demonstrated remarkable versatility...

• Steven Strogatz

  Renowned mathematician known for his significant contributions to the field of complex systems and nonlinear dynamics.

• Danny Bonaduce

  Actor and media personality best known for his role in 'The Partridge Family' and subsequent television and radio careers.

• Gerri Willis

  Respected journalist and business news anchor known for her professional reporting and analysis in financial media.

• Peter Shor
• Raja Zarith Sofia
• Bill Hagerty

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on August 14th

August 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1959 was A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
2. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
3. Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
4. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
5. Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue

August 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
2. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
3. Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
4. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar
5. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy

August 14, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
3. The Falcons - You're So Fine
4. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
5. Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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

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August 14, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 August 14, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:45 pm and setting at 02:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on August 14, 1959

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Someone born on August 14, 1959 is:

65 years 9 months old,

or 789 months

or 3430 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24015 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1959?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 14, 1959.

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