What happened on Thursday April 16, 1959?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1959:

• Malaysian Political Leadership Change Datu Abdul Razak is inaugurated as the Premier of the Malaysian Federation, marking a significant moment in the country's post-colonial political development.
• MLB Pinch Hit Record Set Philadelphia Phillies' Dave Philley achieves a major league record by getting his 9th consecutive pinch hit, showcasing remarkable batting consistency as a substitute player.
• Yankees Technological Innovation New York Yankees introduce their first electronic message scoreboard at their stadium, representing a technological advancement in baseball stadium entertainment.

Events in 1959

April 16, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1959

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1959

April 16, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 106th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1959 can also be written as 4/16/1959 in the US and as 16/4/1959 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1959 in April 1959 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1959:

• Emma Thompson

  Acclaimed British actress, screenwriter, and author, known for her versatile roles in film and theater, and multiple award-winning...

• Thomas F. Wilson

  American actor best known for playing Biff Tannen in the iconic 'Back to the Future' film trilogy.

• Marc Madiot

  Renowned French professional cyclist who won Paris-Roubaix twice and later became a successful team director for FDJ cycling team.

• Anne Kursinski

  Olympic equestrian show jumper who won a silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, representing the United States.

• Alex Hermant

  French storm chaser and author specializing in extreme weather tracking and documentation.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1959:

• Charles Halton
• Louis Alibert

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
2. Frankie Avalon - Venus
3. Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
4. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
5. Thomas Wayne - Tragedy

April 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
2. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
3. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
5. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You

April 16, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
2. Sam Cooke - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
3. Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
4. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
5. Lloyd Price - Where Were You (On Our Wedding Day)?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:31 am and setting at 01:41 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1959

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Someone born on April 16, 1959 is:

66 years and 27 days old,

or 792 months and 27 days old,

or 3447 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24134 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1959?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 16, 1959.

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