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see horoscope and birth chart for July 16, 1959What happened on Thursday July 16, 1959?
About July 16th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: Scientists observed one of the most significant solar flares of the 20th century, a massive eruption of electromagnetic radiation from the sun's surface. Such solar events can have profound implications for satellite communications, radio transmissions, and potentially disrupt electrical grids on Earth.
- Day of the week: July 16th, 1959 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Lonely Boy by Paul Anka
- #1 UK song: Dream Lover by Bobby Darin
- Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright
More about July 16th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on July 16th, 1959.
Table of contents
- July 16, 1959: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 16, 1959?
- Who was born on July 16, 1959?
- July 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- July 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- July 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 16, 1959?
- Back in 1959
July 16, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 16, 1959:
- Major Solar Flare Event Scientists observed one of the most significant solar flares of the 20th century, a massive eruption of electromagnetic radiation from the sun's surface. Such solar events can have profound implications for satellite communications, radio transmissions, and potentially disrupt electrical grids on Earth.
- Major Solar Flare Event Scientists observed one of the most significant solar flares of the 20th century, a massive eruption of electromagnetic radiation from the sun's surface. Such solar events can have profound implications for satellite communications, radio transmissions, and potentially disrupt electrical grids on Earth.
- Juno II Rocket Launch Failure During a critical satellite launch attempt, a Juno II rocket was destroyed by ground control seconds after liftoff when it unexpectedly veered off course toward central Florida. This incident highlighted the complex and risky nature of early space exploration, where immediate intervention was necessary to prevent potential catastrophic damage to populated areas.
- Juno II Rocket Launch Failure During a critical satellite launch attempt, a Juno II rocket was destroyed by ground control seconds after liftoff when it unexpectedly veered off course toward central Florida. This incident highlighted the complex and risky nature of early space exploration, where immediate intervention was necessary to prevent potential catastrophic damage to populated areas.
July 16, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 16, 1959?
July 16, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 197th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 16, 1959 can also be written as 7/16/1959 in the US and as 16/7/1959 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on July 16, 1959?
Famous people born on July 16, 1959:
- James MacMillan
Renowned Scottish classical composer known for his contemporary classical music and choral works with strong religious and political themes.
- Jürgen Ligi
Prominent Estonian economist and politician who served as the 25th Estonian Minister of Defence, contributing significantly to the country's...
- Gary Anderson
Professional American football player known for his successful career as a placekicker in the NFL.
- Sylvie Gracia
- Bob Joles
- Gegia
- Joanna MacGregor
July 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
July 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 16, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 13th and July 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Lloyd Price - Personality
- Stonewall Jackson - Waterloo
- Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar
July 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Marty Wilde - A Teenager In Love
- Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
- Russ Conway - Roulette
- Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
July 16, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
- The Falcons - You're So Fine
- The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes For You
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind
July 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 16, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 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 birthJuly 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 16, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:53 pm and setting at 03:09 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.
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Your place in the Universe on July 16, 1959
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Someone born on July 16, 1959 is:
65 years 9 months old,
or 789 months and 17 days old,
or 3433 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24033 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1959?
There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 16, 1959.
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