Thursday 15 October 1959
It was Thursday, under the sign of Libra (see planets position on October 15, 1959). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
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 The Art Of Llewellyn Jones by Paul Hyde Bonner 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:
- 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
Famous Birthdays:
- Sarah Ferguson: Royalty.
- Emeril Lagasse: American chef once called "the gastronomical equivalent of Elvis," one of the most popular (and hammy) cooks to become an actor on his own TV culinary shows, "Emeril Live" and "Essence of Emeril.
- Todd Solondz: American actor director and screenwriter.
- Sarah Magaret Fergusson [Fergie]: London, England -- Duchess of York.
- Alex Paterson: English keyboard player (The Orb and Transit Kings).
- Duchess of York Sarah: British noted family, the younger of two daughters of Major Ronald Ferguson, a polo-playing pal of Prince Philip, and Susan Barrantes, who was divorced and remarried to an Argentine polo player.
- Sarah : Duchess of York.
Famous Deaths:
- Lipot Fejer: Hungarian mathematician (Born 1880).
Facts:
- Untouchables premieres
- KNDO TV channel 23 in Yakima, WA (NBC) begins broadcasting
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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
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1959
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 1959 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
- Sandy Nelson - Teen Beat
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
- The Browns - The Three Bells
- Frankie Avalon - Just Ask Your Heart
- Andy Williams - Lonely Street
Top #10 R&B songs
- Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
- Bo Diddley - Say Man
- Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk
- Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy
- Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
- Dee Clark - Hey Little Girl
- What'd I Say (Part I & II) - Ray Charles and his Orchestra
- Sarah Vaughan - Broken-Hearted Melody
- Jackie Wilson - You Better Know It
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Status Seekers
"An explosive exploration of class behavior in America and the hidden barriers that affect you, your community, and your future."
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The Years With Ross
At the helm of America's most influential literary magazine for more than half a century, Harold Ross introduced the country to a host of exciting talent, including Robert Benchley, Alexander Woolcott,
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