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see horoscope and birth chart for December 16, 1959What happened on Wednesday, December 16, 1959?
About December 16th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 16, 1959, the improvisational comedy troupe Second City was founded at 1842 N. Wells Street in Chicago, Illinois.
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1959 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell
- #1 UK song: What Do You Want? by Adam Faith
- Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder
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- December 16, 1959: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 16, 1959?
- Who was born on December 16, 1959?
- December 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 16, 1959?
- Back in 1959
December 16, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1959:
- Second City Comedy Troupe founded On December 16, 1959, the improvisational comedy troupe Second City was founded at 1842 N. Wells Street in Chicago, Illinois. source: en.wikipedia.org
December 16, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1959
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What day of the week was December 16, 1959?
December 16, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 350th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1959 can also be written as 12/16/1959 in the US and as 16/12/1959 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 16, 1959?
Famous people born on December 16, 1959:
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Alexander LebedevProminent Russian businessman and politician known for his significant investments and political involvement.
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Donna BrazileProminent American political strategist, campaign manager, and political commentator known for her significant role in Democratic Party...
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Orlando WoolridgeProfessional basketball player who played in the NBA and later became a coach, known for his significant contributions to the sport.
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H. D. KumaraswamyIndian politician and social worker who served as the 18th Chief Minister of Karnataka, contributing to regional governance.
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Pierre Mérot
December 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 1959:
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François Gény![Sergej Dmitrievič Vasil'ev]()
Sergej Dmitrievič Vasil'ev
December 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Ernie Fields - In The Mood
- Frankie Avalon - Why
December 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
- Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat
December 16, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- Sammy Turner - Always
- Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
- The Spacemen - The Clouds
- The Drifters - Dance With Me
December 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 16, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:08 pm and setting at 08:42 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.
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Someone born on December 16, 1959 is:
66 years 7 months old,
or 799 months and 25 days old,
or 3477 weeks and 5 days old,
or 24344 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1959?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 16th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1959.
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Back in 1959
Why 1959 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 16, 1959, a 1959 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 16, 1959 includes Second City Comedy Troupe founded, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 16, 1959 included “Heartaches By The Number” by Guy Mitchell, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 16, 1959 included Some Like It Hot, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 16, 1959 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Alexander Lebedev, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 16, 1959 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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