What happened on Wednesday December 16, 1959?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1959:

• Second City Comedy Troupe Founded The legendary improvisational comedy troupe Second City was established at 1842 N. Wells Street in Chicago. This groundbreaking comedy institution would go on to launch the careers of numerous famous comedians and significantly influence American comedy and sketch performance.
• Gangster Roger Touhy Killed Roger Touhy, a notorious Prohibition-era gangster, was fatally shot outside his home at 125 North Lotus Avenue in Chicago. Touhy was a significant figure in the organized crime landscape of the mid-20th century, and his violent death reflected the dangerous world of criminal enterprises during that period.
• Deadly Snowstorm in Lowarai Pass A severe snowstorm struck the Lowarai Pass in West Pakistan (now part of Pakistan), resulting in a tragic loss of 48 lives. The harsh winter conditions and mountainous terrain contributed to the high fatality rate, highlighting the extreme weather risks in the region.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1959

Newspapers from Dec. 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.

December 16, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1959:

• Alexander Lebedev

  Prominent Russian businessman and politician known for his significant investments and political involvement.

• Donna Brazile

  Prominent American political strategist, campaign manager, and political commentator known for her significant role in Democratic Party...

• Orlando Woolridge

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA and later became a coach, known for his significant contributions to the sport.

• H. D. Kumaraswamy

  Indian politician and social worker who served as the 18th Chief Minister of Karnataka, contributing to regional governance.

• Pierre Mérot

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1959:

• François Gény
• Sergej Dmitrievič Vasil'ev

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on December 16th

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.

1. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
2. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
3. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
4. Ernie Fields - In The Mood
5. 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.

1. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
2. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
3. Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
4. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
5. 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.

1. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
2. Sammy Turner - Always
3. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
4. The Spacemen - The Clouds
5. The Drifters - Dance With Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1959

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Someone born on December 16, 1959 is:

65 years 4 months old,

or 784 months and 28 days old,

or 3413 weeks

or 23891 days old,

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

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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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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