
Thursday October 15, 1959
US date format: 10/15/1959, UK date format: 15/10/1959
It was Thursday, under the sign of Libra (see zodiac on October 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 Sarah Ferguson and Emeril Lagasse.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin.
In UK Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin was in the top 5 hits.
Solomon and Sheba, directed by King Vidor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959
while Advise And Consent by Allen Drury was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Shotgun Slade.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1959, at October 15 across the years or at October 1959 calendar.

Historical Events
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Holidays
- United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
- Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Events
- Untouchables premieres
- KNDO TV channel 23 in Yakima, WA (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthday
American actor director and...
Royalty.
American chef once called "the...
London, England -- Duchess of York.
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Famous Deaths
Hungarian mathematician (Born 1880).
Movies
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Music charts
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TV Series
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1959?
- LIFE: Bedside manners doctors
- Time: Red China's first decade
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7636
Books
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 15, 1959?
On October 15, 1959 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is October 15, 1959?
On October 15, 1959 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 15, 1959?
On October 15, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1959?
On October 15, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 15, 1959?
On October 15, 1959 Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 15, 1959?
On October 15, 1959 several famous people were born including, Sarah Ferguson, Emeril Lagasse, Todd Solondz.
Which famous people died on October 15, 1959?
Famous people died on October 15, 1959 include, Lipot Fejer.
What was the number one song in October 15, 1959?
The number one song in the week of October 15, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin in US and Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin in UK.
What were the top hits on October 15, 1959?
The top hits on October 15, 1959 were Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, Put Your Head On My Shoulder by Paul Anka, Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods in US and Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, Here Comes Summer by Jerry Keller, ('Til) I Kissed You by The Everly Brothers in UK.