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July 16, 1959 was the 197th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is July 16, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 16, 1959, who was born and died on July 16, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lonely Boy by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. The Tingler, directed by William Castle), TV series (e.g. Snakes And Ladders) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 16th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 16, 1959?
- July 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 16, 1959?
- July 16, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- July 16, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- July 16, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 16, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 16, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 16, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on July 16, 1959?
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.
July 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.
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.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 16th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 16, 1959 was First Quarter.
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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Who was born on July 16, 1959?
Famous people born on July 16, 1959:
- Fernando Aramburu
Spanish author known for his novels exploring themes of Basque identity and conflict.
- James MacMillan
Scottish composer and conductor.
- Gary Anderson
South african-american football player.
- Jürgen Ligi
Estonian economist and politician, 25th estonian minister of defence.
- Zoran Jolevski
Macedonian diplomat, economist and diplomat.
- Gegia
Italian actress, tv presenter and singer.
- Doug Herzog
American television executive.
- Sylvie Gracia
- Bob Joles
- Joanna MacGregor
- Gerd Wessig
- Xavier Barcons
- Ángeles Caso
- Fabrizio Frates
- Kari Härkönen
Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:
![Barbara Stanwyck]()
Barbara StanwyckFour times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.
![Katrina Kaif]()
Katrina KaifKatrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.
![Corey Feldman]()
Corey FeldmanCorey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...
![Phoebe Cates]()
Phoebe CatesPhoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.
![Will Ferrell]()
Will FerrellAmerican comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.
![Ginger Rogers]()
Ginger RogersAmerican actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.
![Michael Flatley]()
Michael FlatleyA talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.
![Rubén Blades]()
Rubén BladesActor and singer-songwriter from panama.
![Chris Pontius]()
Chris PontiusAmerican actor and jackass cast member.
![Faye Grant]()
Faye GrantAmerican actress.
July 16, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 9 months old,
or 777 months and 11 days old,
or 3380 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23662 days old,
if you were born on July 16, 1959.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1959?
There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.
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.
July 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 16, 1959:
- Andrew Neu
- Henri Prost
What famous deaths happened on July 16th?
Famous deaths on July 16th:
![Patrick Dewaere]()
Patrick DewaereFrench leading man in films of the 1970s.
![Harry Chapin]()
Harry ChapinAmerican singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.
![James Gammon]()
James GammonAmerican actor (born in 1940).
![Patsy Ruth Miller]()
Patsy Ruth MillerActress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.
- Meli Lorca
Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.
- Lynnon Frost
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Carols Cruz
Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.
- Felma Hertz
Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
- Jhonnie Winter
Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.
- Nguyen Du
Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 16th
July 16, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 16, 1959:
- Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
- Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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.
July 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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.
July 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 R&B music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.
July 16, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 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 were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 16, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Tingler
Release year: 1959
Directed by: William Castle
Starring: Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn, Darryl Hickman, Patricia Cutts
Country: United States of America
Blue Denim
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Philip Dunne
Starring: Carol Lynley, Brandon De Wilde, Macdonald Carey, Marsha Hunt
Return of the Fly
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Edward Bernds
Starring: Vincent Price, Brett Halsey, David Frankham, John Sutton
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Edward D. Wood Jr.
Starring: Gregory Walcott, Tom Keene, Mona McKinnon, Duke Moore
Country: United States of America
Holiday for Lovers
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Henry Levin
Starring: Clifton Webb, Jane Wyman, Jill St. John, Carol Lynley
July 16, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 16, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Snakes and Ladders
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Navneet Choujar
Wonderful World
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Kalle Max Hofmann
Something in the City
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Maclean Rogers
Long Shot
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
For Better or Worse
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jason Alexander
July 16, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 16, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
What We Must Know About Communism
By: Harry and Bonaro Overstreet
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.
Nine Coaches Waiting
By: Mary Stewart
In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
Who was the US President on July 16, 1959?
On July 16, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1959?
On July 16, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 16, 1959?
On July 16, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about July 16th?
July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on July 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
- 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
- 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.
What happened in 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for July 1959?
July 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
