What happened on Sunday March 15, 1959?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1959:

• Louise Suggs Wins LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship Professional golfer Louise Suggs, one of the founders of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), secured victory in the prestigious Titleholders Golf Championship. Her win further solidified her status as a pioneering female athlete in professional golf during the late 1950s.
• WILX TV Channel 10 Launches in Lansing, Michigan WILX Television, Channel 10, an NBC affiliate, began its broadcasting operations in Lansing, Michigan, marking a significant moment in the local media landscape. This new television station would provide residents of mid-Michigan with local news, entertainment, and NBC network programming.
• Robert Foster Sets Underwater Endurance Record Robert Foster achieved a remarkable feat by staying underwater for 13 minutes and 42.5 seconds, setting a new record for underwater breath-holding. This accomplishment highlighted human physical limits and potential in underwater endurance challenges.

Events in 1959

March 15, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 15, 1959

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 1959

March 15, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 74th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1959 can also be written as 3/15/1959 in the US and as 15/3/1959 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1959 in March 1959 calendar

Famous people born on March 15, 1959:

• Fabio Lanzoni

  Famous Italian-American model and romance novel cover icon known for his muscular physique and long blonde hair.

• Renny Harlin

  Renowned Finnish film director and producer known for action movies like 'Die Hard 2', 'Cliffhanger', and 'Deep Blue Sea'.

• Ben Okri

  Acclaimed Nigerian poet and novelist, winner of the Booker Prize for his novel 'The Famished Road'.

• Harold Baines

  Major League Baseball player who played for multiple teams, including the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on March 15th

Famous people died on March 15, 1959:

• Lester Young

  Legendary jazz saxophonist who revolutionized tenor saxophone playing in the swing era, profoundly influencing future musicians with his...

• Luigi Masini
• Thomas Swindlehurst

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on March 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Frankie Avalon - Venus
2. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
3. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
4. Ritchie Valens - Donna
5. David Seville - Alvin's Harmonica

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
2. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
4. Slim Dusty - A Pub With No Beer
5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
2. LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
3. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
4. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
5. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 11:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on March 15, 1959

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Someone born on March 15, 1959 is:

66 years 1 month old,

or 793 months and 28 days old,

or 3452 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24166 days old,

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

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 15th 2026.

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

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

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