What happened on Friday October 16, 1959?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1959:

• George Marshall Dies George Marshall, United States Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away. He was a key architect of post-World War II European reconstruction through the Marshall Plan.
• Lee Harvey Oswald Arrives in Moscow Lee Harvey Oswald arrived in Moscow on a six-day visa and applied for Soviet citizenship, marking a significant moment in Cold War-era personal diplomacy and intrigue.
• Television Launched in Western Australia TVW7 became the first television station to broadcast in Western Australia, marking a pivotal moment in the state's media and technological development.
• Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet Born Gary Kemp, British musician and actor, known for his role in the iconic 1980s new wave band Spandau Ballet and their hit song 'True', was born.

Events in 1959

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

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1959

October 16, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 289th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1959 can also be written as 10/16/1959 in the US and as 16/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1959 in October 1959 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1959:

• Sarah Ferguson

  Duchess of York, former wife of Prince Andrew, known for her charity work and media presence in the British Royal Family.

• Emeril Lagasse

  Famous American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality known for his energetic cooking shows and Creole cuisine.

• Todd Solondz

  Acclaimed independent film director known for provocative and darkly comedic movies that explore complex human emotions and societal taboos.

• Gary Kemp

  English musician, actor, and founding member of the new wave band Spandau Ballet, known for hits like 'True' and his acting roles in films.

• Brian Harper

  American baseball coach and player.

• Tessa Munt

  An english politician and lawyer.

• Jamie Salmon

  English-new zealand rugby player and sportscaster.

• John Whittingdale

  Secretary of state for culture media and sport, english politician.

• Manolo Saiz
• David Neeleman

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on October 16th

Famous people died on October 16, 1959:

• George Marshall

  American general and politician, 3rd united states secretary of defense, nobel prize laureate (b. 1880).

• George Catlett Marshall

  Prize laureate for proposing and supervising the plan for the economic recovery of Europe.

• Minor Hall

  American drummer (b. 1897).

• Arrigo Cairo

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on October 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
3. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
4. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
3. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
4. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
5. Marty Wilde - Sea Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1959 was Sea Of Love by Phil Phillips With The Twilights, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
2. The Coasters - Poison Ivy
3. Bo Diddley - Say Man
4. Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk
5. Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:27 pm and setting at 07:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1959

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Someone born on October 16, 1959 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 20 days old,

or 3429 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24005 days old,

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

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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