Saturday 14 March 1959
It was Saturday, under the sign of Pisces (see planets position on March 14, 1959). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Patrick Dupond and Bruno Stabenrath.
In that special week of March people in US were listening to Venus by Frankie Avalon.
In UK As I Love You by Shirley Bassey was in the top 5 hits.
Al Capone, directed by Richard Wilson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959
while Beloved Infidel by Sheilah Graham and Gerold Frank was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Border Patrol.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Albania - Summer Day: Albanian holiday Summer is celebrated in this day in Elbasan and its surroundings.
- Pi Day - unofficial mathematics holiday.
- Roman Empire - Equirria, horse races in honor of Mars were held.
- Saint Mathildis
- Saint Paulina
- Blessed Eve of Liege
- Japan - White Day: Japanese holiday similar to Valentine's Day (men give gifts to women).
Famous Birthdays:
- Patrick Dupond: French ballet dancer, choreographer, and actor, one of the most famous and talented figures of contemporary ballet.
- Bruno Stabenrath: French actor, musician, and author, childhood friend of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès.
- Steve Byrnes: American sportscaster and producer (d. 2015).
- Gerald McCra: American homicide victim, shot to death by his son Gerald Jr.
- Tamara Tunie: American actress director and producer.
- Brian Whitfield: former South African cricketer.
- Laila Robins: American actress.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in March 1959?
- LIFE: Jack Paar
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Warren North -- Mar. 9, 1959
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7605
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1959
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of March 1959 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- Charlie Brown - The Coasters
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- Ritchie Valens - Donna
- David Seville - Alvin's Harmonica
- The Bell Notes - I've Had It
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Petite Fleur (Little Flower) - Chris Barber's Jazz Band
- LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
- 16 Candles - The Crests
Top #10 R&B songs
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- Charlie Brown - The Coasters
- Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
- Pretty Girls Everywhere - Eugene Church and The Fellows
- 16 Candles - The Crests
- Try Me - James Brown And The Famous Flames
- (Night Time Is) The Right Time - Ray Charles with the Raylettes
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Teardrops On Your Letter
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Beloved Infidel
Autobiography, love story, and literary history, this classic memoir is "the very best portrait of F. Scott Fitzgerald that has yet been put into print".
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Nine Coaches Waiting
A governess in a French château encounters an apparent plot against her young charge's life in this unforgettably haunting and beautifully written suspense novel.
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