What happened on Monday November 16, 1959?

Here's what happened on November 16, 1959:

• The Sound of Music Broadway Premiere The Broadway musical 'The Sound of Music', starring Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel, opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater in New York City. This iconic musical, based on the true story of the von Trapp family, would go on to become a beloved classic in musical theater history.
• Aeroflot Flight 315 Tragedy Aeroflot Flight 315 crashed on approach to Lviv Airport, resulting in the tragic loss of all 40 people on board. The accident highlighted the aviation safety challenges of the late 1950s during the early years of commercial air travel.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Nov. 16, 1959

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 1959

November 16, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 320th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1959 can also be written as 11/16/1959 in the US and as 16/11/1959 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 1959 in November 1959 calendar

Famous people born on November 16, 1959:

• Glenda Bailey

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• Corey Pavin
• Sheryl WuDunn

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on November 16th

Famous people died on November 16, 1959:

• Georg Brunner
• Oskar Naegeli

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on November 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1959 was Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
2. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
3. Della Reese - Don't You Know
4. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
5. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1959 was Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
2. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
3. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
4. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
2. The Drifters - Dance With Me
3. Della Reese - Don't You Know
4. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
5. The Coasters - Poison Ivy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:51 pm and setting at 08:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 1959

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Someone born on November 16, 1959 is:

65 years 6 months old,

or 786 months and 7 days old,

or 3418 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23930 days old,

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

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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