Sunday November 15, 1959
US date format: 11/15/1959, UK date format: 15/11/1959
It was Sunday, under the sign of Scorpio (see zodiac on November 15, 1959). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Tibor Fischer and Paul McGann.
In that special week of November people in US were listening to Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin.
In UK Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows was in the top 5 hits.
Le Bossu, directed by André Hunebelle, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959
while Poor No More by Robert Ruark was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Shotgun Slade.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- Austria - Saint Leopold's day -- no school in Vienna, Lower Austria and Upper Austria
- USA - America Recycles Day
- Norway - The official skolebr�d-day on Sunnland skole
- Roman festivals - Festival in honor of Feronia (others say 13 November)
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Events
- Four members of the Herbert Clutter Family are murdered at their farm outside Holcomb, Kansas. Dick Hickock and Perry Smith were ultimately caught and convicted of the murders.
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Movies
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Ben-Hur
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Haya Harareet
Country: United States of America
General Della Rovere
Directed by: Roberto Rossellini
Starring: Vittorio De Sica, Hannes Messemer, Sandra Milo, Giovanna Ralli
The Bridge
Directed by: Bernhard Wicki
Starring: Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht
Country: United States of America
Pillow Talk
Directed by: Michael Gordon
Starring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Thelma Ritter
Country: United States of America
Odds Against Tomorrow
Directed by: Robert Wise
Starring: Harry Belafonte, Robert Ryan, Gloria Grahame, Shelley Winters
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of November 15, 1959?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #5 R&B songs
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- Jackie Wilson - You Better Know It
- The Drifters - <P6>(If You Cry) <P255>True Love, True Love
Sport Games on November 15, 1959
NFL
American Football- Baltimore Colts - Green Bay Packers : 28 - 24
- Chicago Cardinals - Philadelphia Eagles : 17 - 27
- Cleveland Browns - Washington Redskins : 31 - 17
- Los Angeles Rams - Detroit Lions : 17 - 23
- Pittsburgh Steelers - New York Giants : 14 - 9
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TV Series
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Five Fingers
Directed by: Kevin Barker
Shotgun Slade
The Dennis O'Keefe Show
Directed by: Abby Berlin
Tell It to the Marines
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Spotlight
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
How old am I?
If November 15, 1959 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in November 1959?
- LIFE: Marilyn Monroe jumping
- Time: Democratic presidential candidate
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7640
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Poor No More
By: Robert Ruark
Stated First Edition in Very Good condition. Former owner taped the inside flaps to the boards, so tape ghosts at the outsides of the boards and tape ghosts on the flys.
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
The world-famous novel about the triumphant story of St. Luke. Man of science, and Gospel writer. Today St. Luke is known as the author of the third Gospel of the New Testament, but two thousand years ago he was Lucanus, …
The Elements Of Style
By: William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual, now in a fourth edition.
Gentlemen, Scholars And Scoundrels
By: Horace Knowles
Gentlemen, Scholars And Scoundrels: A Treasury Of Harper's Magazine From 1850 To The, by Knowles, Horace, Ed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on November 15, 1959?
On November 15, 1959 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is November 15, 1959?
On November 15, 1959 the zodiac sign was Scorpio.
Who was the US President on November 15, 1959?
On November 15, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 15, 1959?
On November 15, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on November 15, 1959?
On November 15, 1959 Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on November 15, 1959?
On November 15, 1959 several famous people were born including, Tibor Fischer, Paul McGann.
What was the number one song in November 15, 1959?
The number one song in the week of November 15, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin in US and Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows in UK.
What were the top hits on November 15, 1959?
The top hits on November 15, 1959 were Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods, Put Your Head On My Shoulder by Paul Anka in US and Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates in UK.
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