What happened on Tuesday July 14, 1959?

Here's what happened on July 14, 1959:

• Peng Dehuai Criticizes Mao's Great Leap Forward Marshal Peng Dehuai submitted a critical letter to Chairman Mao Zedong, detailing significant problems with the Great Leap Forward policy. Mao's reaction was swift and harsh: he distributed copies of the letter to conference participants, subsequently firing Peng and initiating the 'Anti-Right Deviation Movement'.
• USS Long Beach: First Nuclear-Powered Cruiser Launched The USS Long Beach, the world's first nuclear-powered cruiser, was launched in Quincy, Massachusetts. This groundbreaking naval vessel represented a significant technological advancement in maritime military capabilities, showcasing the United States' prowess in nuclear propulsion technology.
• First Woman Minister in Arab World Iraq made history by appointing Dr. Naziha ad-Dulaimi as the first woman minister in the Arab world, specifically as Minister of Rural Affairs. This groundbreaking appointment represented a significant milestone for women's representation in Middle Eastern governance.
• Kirkuk Massacre During a rally commemorating the first anniversary of the 1958 revolution in Kirkuk, Iraq, ethnic tensions erupted into a violent three-day massacre. Kurdish militants targeted ethnic Turks, resulting in at least 30 deaths and over 100 injuries, revealing the deep-seated communal conflicts in the region.
• Kurdish and Communist Uprising in Kirkuk Kurdish and communist militias initiated a rebellion in Kirkuk, Iraq, challenging the central government's authority and highlighting the complex political tensions in the region.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jul. 14, 1959

Newspapers from Jul. 14, 1959

July 14, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 195th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 14, 1959 can also be written as 7/14/1959 in the US and as 14/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

July 14, 1959 in July 1959 calendar

Famous people born on July 14, 1959:

• Aubrey McClendon

  American energy executive and businessman who co-founded Chesapeake Energy and was a part-owner of the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team.

• Peter Angerer

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on July 14th

Famous people died on July 14, 1959:

• Grock

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on July 14th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 14, 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 14, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 14, 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 14th 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 14, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 14, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 14, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 02:37 pm and setting at 01:31 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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Someone born on July 14, 1959 is:

65 years 11 months old,

or 791 months and 12 days old,

or 3441 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24089 days old,

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

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 14th 2025.

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

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

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