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April 15, 1959 was the 105th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 15, 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 April 15, 1959, who was born and died on April 15, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 15, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. The World of Apu, directed by Satyajit Ray), TV series (e.g. Focus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 15th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 15, 1959?
- April 15, 1959: What happened on that day?
- April 15, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 15, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 15, 1959?
- April 15, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 15, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- April 15, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 15, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- April 15, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 15, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 15, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 15, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on April 15, 1959?
What day of the week was April 15, 1959?
April 15, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 105th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 15, 1959 can also be written as 4/15/1959 in the US and as 15/4/1959 in UK and Europe.
April 15, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 15, 1959:
- Fidel castro begins us goodwill tour.
- Us secretary of state john foster dulles resigns.
April 15, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 15, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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April 15, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 15, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 April 15, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 10:34 am and setting at 01:01 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1959.
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Who was born on April 15, 1959?
Famous people born on April 15, 1959:
![Emma Thompson]()
Emma ThompsonBritish actress.
- Lieutenant Gorman
A young, inexperienced officer in charge of a squad of Marines in the film Aliens.
- Fruit Chan
Chinese screenwriter and director producer.
- Kevin Lowe
Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager.
- Dave Allison
Athlete.
- Thomas F Wilson
American actor.
- Kevin Lowe in Lachute
Quebec, canada; nhl defenseman (new york rangers).
- Kevin Lowe (ice hockey)
- Angela Gerekou
- Roberto Fiore
- Ray Neufeld
Whose famous birthday is on April 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 15th:
![Seth Rogen]()
Seth RogenSeth rogen is a canadian actor and writer known for his roles in comedy films such as 'superbad' and 'knocked up'.
![Emma Watson]()
Emma WatsonBritish actress.
![Maisie Williams]()
Maisie WilliamsMaisie williams is a british tv actress best known for her role as arya stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.
![Anita Hassanandani Reddy]()
Anita Hassanandani ReddyAnita hassanandani reddy is an indian actress known for her work in hindi, telugu, and tamil films and television shows.
![Claudia Cardinale]()
Claudia CardinaleInternationally recognized italian actress.
![Samantha Fox]()
Samantha FoxBritish singer, pin-up girl and star, who was ranked no.
![Cody Christian]()
Cody ChristianCody christian is a tv actor known for his roles in teen wolf and pretty little liars.
![Linda Perry]()
Linda PerryAmerican singer-songwriter and record producer.
![Jeffrey Archer]()
Jeffrey ArcherBritish politician and tycoon.
![Lydie Denier]()
Lydie DenierFrench actress, well-known for her roles on the u.s.
April 15, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years and 8 days old,
or 780 months and 8 days old,
or 3392 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23750 days old,
if you were born on April 15, 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 April 15, 1959?
There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 15th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 15, 1959.
April 15, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 15, 1959:
- Mario Longoni
What famous deaths happened on April 15th?
Famous deaths on April 15th:
![Greta Garbo]()
Greta GarboSwedish-american actress, one the most famous and magical stars of the silverscreen.
![Ranjit Chowdhry]()
Ranjit ChowdhryIndian actor known for his work in Bollywood and Hollywood films.
![Jean Genet]()
Jean GenetFrench novelist, playwright, and poet.
![Clifton James]()
Clifton JamesSpokane, washington -- actor.
![Pedro Infante]()
Pedro InfanteMexican singer and actor.
![Jonathan Crombie]()
Jonathan CrombieCanadian-american screenwriter and actor (d. 2015).
![Richard Conte]()
Richard ConteActor (four just men jean arthur show), died at 65.
![Esther Minciotti]()
Esther MinciottiDies at 74.
![Wallace Beery]()
Wallace BeeryAmerican film actor.
- Abrham Lincoln
16th President of the United States who led the country during the American Civil War.
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April 15, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 15, 1959:
- Major League Baseball celebrates "Jackie Robinson Day" each April 15 in all MLB ballparks.
- In the United States, April 15 is the official deadline for filing tax returns: all forms mailed to the IRS must be postmarked no later than this day, so many post offices across the country stay open until midnight to accommodate procrastinators (or those who owe tax and want to wait as late as possible to pay). (If this day falls on the weekend, as in 2006, the following Monday becomes the deadline. Additionally in 2006, Patriot's Day moved the tax deadline to Tuesday, April 18, for those in
- Father Damien Day ? celebrated annually in Hawai'i.
- Arirang Festival is held in North Korea to commemorate Kim Il-sung's birth.
- Blessed Waltman of Antwerp
- Ancient Latvia ? Tipsa Diena was observed.
- Roman Empire ? the Fordicia was celebrated in honor of Terra.
Saints celebrated on April 15, 1959:
- Saint Paternus
- Saint Petrus Gonzalez
- Saint Hunna.
- Saint Basilissa
April 15, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 15, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 13th and April 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 15, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 15, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Thomas Wayne - Tragedy
April 15, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 15, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
April 15, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 15, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Sam Cooke - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
- The Coasters - Charlie Brown
- Lloyd Price - Where Were You (On Our Wedding Day)?
April 15, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 15, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The World of Apu
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Satyajit Ray
Starring: Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee
Country: United States of America
The Young Land
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Ted Tetzlaff
Starring: Patrick Wayne, Yvonne Craig, Dennis Hopper, Dan O'Herlihy
Warlock
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda, Anthony Quinn, Dorothy Malone
Country: United States of America
Gidget
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Starring: Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell
Country: United States of America
Sapphire
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Basil Dearden
Starring: Nigel Patrick, Yvonne Mitchell, Michael Craig, Paul Massie
April 15, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 15, 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:
Focus
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Great Expectations
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Lili
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Charles Walters
Border Patrol
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum
The Scarf
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Neil Willoughby
April 15, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 15, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Watch That Ends The Night
By: Hugh MacLennan
George and Catherine Stewart share the burden of Catherine Stewart's heart disease. This could lead to her death at any moment.
Folk Medicine
By: Deforest Clinton Jarvis
Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …
The Middle Age Of Mrs. Eliot
By: Angus Wilson
Meg Eliot, the wife of a successful barrister, has a beautiful home in Westminster and hosts cocktail parties as well as a number of charitable committees.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
Who was the US President on April 15, 1959?
On April 15, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 1959?
On April 15, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 15, 1959?
On April 15, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 15th?
April 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of April. 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 April 15th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 pulitzer prize: annapolis daily newspaper the capital was awarded a pulitzer prize in recognition of its coverage of the mass shooting at its offices on june 28, 2018. five of its employees were killed.
- 2018 - Poisoning yulia and sergei skripal: the uk leader of opposition jeremy corbyn asks for "incontrovertible evidence" to prove russia's guilt. boris johnson, foreign secretary, responds that it is "quite exceptional" to question russian involvement.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, 2017 aleppo suicide car bombing: a bomb explodes on a bus carrying refugees from pro-government villages al-fu'ah (and kafriya) near aleppo. more than 100 people are injured. (bbc),
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 April 1959?
April 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
