Wednesday July 15, 1959: on this day

July 15, 1959 was the 196th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 15, 1959, who was born and died on July 15, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 15, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lonely Boy by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. The Tingler, directed by William Castle), TV series (e.g. Snakes And Ladders) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 15th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 15, 1959?


July 15, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 196th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1959 can also be written as 7/15/1959 in the US and as 15/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

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July 15, 1959: What happened on that day?


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July 15, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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 15, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 15th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 15, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 15, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 03:46 pm and setting at 02:17 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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Who was born on July 15, 1959?


Famous people born on July 15, 1959:

  • Vincent Lindon
    Vincent Lindon

    French actor in film.

  • Patrick Timsit

    French writer, comedian and film director.

  • Shep Pettibone

    American record producer.

  • Sinia Bashir

    Sinia Bashir is a Pakistani poet and writer who has published several collections of poetry.

  • Tom Wujec

    Author.

  • Susana Martinez

    Politician.

  • Anne Fontaine
    Anne Fontaine
  • Stefano Mensurati
  • Giovanni Pitruzzella
  • Enrico Di Troia
  • Stefano Garuti
  • Damiano Giulio Guzzetti
  • Jelena Lengold

Whose famous birthday is on July 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 15th:

  • Olly Alexander
    Olly Alexander

    British actor and lead singer of the band Years & Years, known for his role in the TV series 'It's a Sin'.

  • Diane Kruger
    Diane Kruger

    German actress and former model.

  • Brigitte Nielsen
    Brigitte Nielsen

    Danish actress, whose screen credits include "red sonja" and "beverly hills cop ii.

  • Arianna Huffington
    Arianna Huffington

    Greek-american web entrepreneur, syndicated columnist and author of seven books.

  • Brian Austin Green
    Brian Austin Green

    Brian austin green is an american actor known for his role as david silver in the television series beverly hills, 90210.

  • Jesse Ventura
    Jesse Ventura

    American politician and former professional wrestler.

  • Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker

    American actor, who was nominated for an oscar for best actor for his portrayal as idi amin in "the last king of scotland" on february 26,...

  • Irène Jacob
    Irène Jacob

    French actress, winning the cannes festivalaeur (tm)'s best actress award in 1991 for her role as a double in "la double vie de...

  • Willie Aames
    Willie Aames

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie

    British actress.

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July 15, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 4 days old,

or 3374 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23624 days old,

if you were born on July 15, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 15, 1959?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 15, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 15, 1959.

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July 15, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 15, 1959:

  • Vance Palmer

    Australian dramatist, novelist, essayist, and critic (born 1885).

  • Ernest Bloch

    American composer whose music is influenced by european post-romantic traditions and jewish cultural themes.

  • Peter A Egge

    Norwegian writer "the dream".

  • Agostino Gemelli
  • Félix Mendizábal
  • Angelica Pandolfini
  • Ruben Lagus

What famous deaths happened on July 15th?

Famous deaths on July 15th:

  • Martin Landau
    Martin Landau

    He was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.

  • Bert Convy
    Bert Convy

    St. louis, missouri -- actor.

  • Celeste Holm
    Celeste Holm

    American singer, actress, pianist, and entertainer, born to norwegian parents.

  • Dana Hill
    Dana Hill

    Actress (vacation), is killed at 32.

  • Margaret Lockwood
    Margaret Lockwood

    Indian-born british actress, well-known for her performances in film and on stage.

  • Googie Withers
    Googie Withers

    Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).

  • Tsilla Chelton
    Tsilla Chelton

    Tsilla chelton was a french actress known for her role as the cantankerous grandmother in the film 'tatie danielle'.

  • Lawrence Tibbett
    Lawrence Tibbett

    American baritone operatic singer.

  • Rudolph Schildkraut
    Rudolph Schildkraut

    American actor born in istanbul (born 1930).

  • Artemisia Gentileschi

    Renowned Italian Baroque painter known for her powerful depictions of women from myth and the Bible.

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July 15, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 15, 1959:

  • Confuflux (Discordianism)
  • Japan - Third day of Obon feast period
  • Palermo, Sicily - Festival of Santa Rosalia
  • Brunei - Birthday of the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
  • Botswana - President's Day
  • Brazil - International Men's Day

Observances on July 15, 1959:

  • World Youth Skills Day

Saints celebrated on July 15, 1959:

  • Saint Vladimir the Great's day (Eastern Orthodox; Roman Catholic)
  • Saint Swithun's feast day (Anglican Church)
  • Saint Donald's feast day
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July 15, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 15, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 13th and July 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 15, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

July 15, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely Boy
  2. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  3. - Personality
  4. - Waterloo
  5. - Lipstick On Your Collar

July 15, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 15, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

July 15, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dream Lover
  2. - A Teenager In Love
  3. - Battle Of New Orleans
  4. - Roulette
  5. - Living Doll

July 15, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 15, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

July 15, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Personality
  2. - You're So Fine
  3. - I Only Have Eyes For You
  4. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  5. - There Is Something On Your Mind

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July 15, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 15, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Tingler

The Tingler

Release year: 1959

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn, Darryl Hickman, Patricia Cutts

Country: United States of America

Blue Denim

Blue Denim

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Philip Dunne

Starring: Carol Lynley, Brandon De Wilde, Macdonald Carey, Marsha Hunt

Return of the Fly

Return of the Fly

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Vincent Price, Brett Halsey, David Frankham, John Sutton

Plan 9 from Outer Space

Plan 9 from Outer Space

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward D. Wood Jr.

Starring: Gregory Walcott, Tom Keene, Mona McKinnon, Duke Moore

Country: United States of America

Holiday for Lovers

Holiday for Lovers

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Henry Levin

Starring: Clifton Webb, Jane Wyman, Jill St. John, Carol Lynley

July 15, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Navneet Choujar

Wonderful World

Wonderful World

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kalle Max Hofmann

Something in the City

Something in the City

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Maclean Rogers

Long Shot

Long Shot

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

For Better or Worse

For Better or Worse

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jason Alexander

July 15, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 15, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Young Titan by F. Van Wyck Mason

The Young Titan

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A young warrior is history-fiction

Lady Chatterly'S Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterly'S Lover

By:

Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.

Elizabeth The Great by Elizabeth Jenkins

Elizabeth The Great

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This is a fascinating study of the Queen's and her court, their daily lives, concerns, topics for conversation, meals, living conditions, travels and successes, that places them in the historical context of 16th century.

What We Must Know About Communism by Harry and Bonaro Overstreet

What We Must Know About Communism

By:

This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.

The Little World Of Stanton Delaplane by Stanton Delaplane

The Little World Of Stanton Delaplane

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Who was the US President on July 15, 1959?

On July 15, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 15, 1959?

On July 15, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 15, 1959?

On July 15, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 15th?

July 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of July. 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 July 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Three people were arrested following a police raid on a neo nazi group in northern italy. during the operation, three people were arrested for possessing sophisticated weaponry including a matra super 530f air-to-air missile.
  • 2018 - Protests in iraq 2015-2018: 16 people were killed or seriously injured during demonstrations in muthanna province (iraq), and 33 others were arrested.
  • 2017 - A stampede that broke out at a football stadium near dakar, senegal has claimed the lives of eight people. it started when police used tear gas to stop a fight between rival teams' fans.

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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 July 1959?

July 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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Wednesday July 15, 1959