What happened on Tuesday September 15, 1959?

Here's what happened on September 15, 1959:

• Luna 2: First Lunar Impact The Soviet spacecraft Luna 2 (Lunik 2) makes history by becoming the first human-made object to successfully impact the lunar surface. This remarkable achievement represents a significant milestone in space exploration and an important propaganda victory for the Soviet Union during the Cold War Space Race.
• Khrushchev's Historic US Visit Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrives in the United States to begin a groundbreaking 13-day diplomatic tour, marking a significant moment in Cold War relations. This visit represented an unprecedented opportunity for direct communication between Soviet and American leadership during a tense period of geopolitical rivalry.
• White House Diplomatic Dinner Khrushchev attends a pivotal dinner at the White House with President Eisenhower. During the event, both leaders deliver speeches emphasizing hopes for mutual understanding between the United States and Soviet Union. In a symbolic gesture, Khrushchev presents Eisenhower with a replica of the Lunik II space probe, which had successfully landed on the moon just the previous day, highlighting the technological achievements of the Space Race.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Sep. 15, 1959

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 1959

September 15, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 258th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1959 can also be written as 9/15/1959 in the US and as 15/9/1959 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 1959 in September 1959 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. The Browns - The Three Bells
2. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
3. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
4. Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 15, 1959 was Only Sixteen by Craig Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
2. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
3. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
4. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
5. Russ Conway - China Tea

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 1959 was I'm Gonna Get Married by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
2. Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
3. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
4. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
5. Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:19 pm and setting at 06:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1959.

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Someone born on September 15, 1959 is:

65 years 7 months old,

or 787 months and 29 days old,

or 3426 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23983 days old,

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

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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

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

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