Monday December 14, 1959: on this day

December 14, 1959 was the 348th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 14, 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 December 14, 1959, who was born and died on December 14, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 14, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell), movies (e.g. Our Man in Havana, directed by Carol Reed), TV series (e.g. Hudson'S Bay) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 14th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 14, 1959?


December 14, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 348th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1959 can also be written as 12/14/1959 in the US and as 14/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

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December 14, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 14, 1959:

  • J b jordan in f-104c sets world altitude record, 31,513 metres.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 14, 1959
  • Makarios iii is selected the first president of cyprus.
  • Pantyhose introduced by glen raven mills.
  • The workers world party is founded by sam marcy.
  • The first known human with hiv dies in the congo.
  • The current (as of 2006) design of the japanese 10 yen coin is put into circulation.
  • The caspian tiger becomes extinct in iran.
  • The henney kilowatt goes on sale in the united states, becoming the first mass-produced electric car in almost three decades.
  • Erving goffman publishes his seminal study in sociology, ''the presentation of self in everyday life''.

December 14, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 14, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 14th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 14, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 14, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 14, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:32 pm and setting at 07:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.

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Who was born on December 14, 1959?


Famous people born on December 14, 1959:

  • Jorge Vaca

    Mexican boxer.

  • Bob Paris

    American bodybuilder and advocate for gay rights.

  • Franco Iglesia

    In cuba; spanish singer.

  • Didier Sustrac
  • Paul Frielinghaus
  • Nan Hayworth
  • Yoram Gutgeld
  • Debbie Lee Carrington
  • C.J. Snare
  • Tiziano Arlotti
  • Mauro Bussani
  • Paul Friedberg
  • Gutgeld Yoram

Whose famous birthday is on December 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 14th:

  • Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens

    American actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.

  • Jane Birkin
    Jane Birkin

    British actress, noted family member, and sister to andrew birkin, writer-director who released "blow-up" back in 1966.

  • Natascha McElhone
    Natascha McElhone

    English actress.

  • Jackson Rathbone
    Jackson Rathbone

    American actor, singer, and musician.

  • Michael Owen
    Michael Owen

    British soccer (football), star and celebrity with a soccer clip, sports paraphernalia and product endorsements to his name and a 2004...

  • Tia Texada
    Tia Texada

    American singer and actress.

  • Sophie Monk
    Sophie Monk

    Australian singer, actress, and model.

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.

  • Rebecca Gibney
    Rebecca Gibney

    New zealand-australian actress/producer.

  • Cynthia Gibb
    Cynthia Gibb

    American actress, former model, who has appeared in films and on television.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 14th

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December 14, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 5 days old,

or 3353 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23472 days old,

if you were born on December 14, 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 December 14, 1959?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 14th 2024.

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

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

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December 14, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 14, 1959:

  • Stanley Spencer

    British painter known for his religious and domestic scenes.

  • Maria EG "Lizzy" Ansingh Dutch painter (Cast Off)

    At the age of 84, he dies.

  • Armando Cougnet
  • Edna Wallace Hopper

What famous deaths happened on December 14th?

Famous deaths on December 14th:

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

  • Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain

    American actress, 16-year old former model.

  • Dinah Washington
    Dinah Washington

    American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.

  • William Bendix
    William Bendix

    Actor (life of riley), passes away in los angeles, california, at the age of 58.

  • Jock Mahoney
    Jock Mahoney

    Actor (dallas cow town, range rider), died at 70.

  • Bernard Fox
    Bernard Fox

    British actor (d. 2016).

  • Norman Fell
    Norman Fell

    American actor and comedian (b. 1924).

  • Stubby Kaye
    Stubby Kaye

    Actor (guys & dolls sweet charity), dies aged 79.

  • Arthur Treacher
    Arthur Treacher

    British-american actor and comedian of stage, film, and television.

  • George Washington

    American politician and the first president of the united states 1789-1797.

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December 14, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 14, 1959:

  • R.C. Saints - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross
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December 14, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 14, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 14, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 14, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heartaches By The Number
  2. - Mr. Blue
  3. - Mack The Knife
  4. - In The Mood
  5. - Why

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 14, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 14, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What Do You Want?
  2. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  3. - Oh Carol
  4. - Travellin' Light
  5. - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 14, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 14, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - So Many Ways
  2. - Always
  3. - Talk That Talk
  4. - The Clouds
  5. - Dance With Me

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December 14, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 14, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Our Man in Havana

Our Man in Havana

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Alec Guinness, Maureen O'Hara, Burl Ives, Ernie Kovacs

Country: United States of America

Anari

Anari

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring: Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Lalita Pawar, Shubha Khote

Dhool Ka Phool

Dhool Ka Phool

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Mala Sinha, Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna

Heller in Pink Tights

Heller in Pink Tights

Release year: 1959

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Margaret O'Brien, Steve Forrest

The Immoral Mr. Teas

The Immoral Mr. Teas

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Russ Meyer

Starring: Bill Teas, Ann Peters, Marilyn Wesley, Michele Roberts

December 14, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 14, 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:

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

Take It Easy

Take It Easy

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha

Not for Hire

Not for Hire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mike Cajuin

Country: United States of America

December 14, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 14, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Darkness And The Dawn by Thomas B. Costain

The Darkness And The Dawn

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The Darkness and the Dawn

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.

Adventurous Alliance by Louise Hall Tharp

Adventurous Alliance

By:

Boston published Biography

The Thirteenth Apostle by Eugene Vale

The Thirteenth Apostle

By:

Los Angeles Times: This is what great novels are made of. . . This book is powerful and important. "This

This Is My God by Herman Wouk

This Is My God

By:

This is My God is Herman Wouk’s famous introduction to Judaism. It has been completely updated and revised with a new chapter entitled Israel at Forty.

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Who was the US President on December 14, 1959?

On December 14, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1959?

On December 14, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 14, 1959?

On December 14, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 14th?

December 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of December. 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 December 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces retake hajin, the last major syrian town that isil controlled.
  • 2017 - Colombian paramilitarism, internal armed conflict, illegal drug trade in colombia: colombia's largest narcotics gang clan del golfo (agc) declares a ceasefire effective december 13. they claim the gesture is intended to "contribute to a complete, total, and lasting peace." colombia's government said it was happy with the gesture but that they will continue to exert pressure on the organization.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): shelling broke the ceasefire in aleppo, disrupting the evacuation of civilians.

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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 December 1959?

December 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1959 calendar looked like.

Monday December 14, 1959