Friday October 16, 1959: on this day

October 16, 1959 was the 289th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 16, 1959, who was born and died on October 16, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. Solomon and Sheba, directed by King Vidor), TV series (e.g. Not For Hire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 16th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 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

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


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

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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October 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

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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Who was born on October 16, 1959?


Famous people born on October 16, 1959:

  • Francys Alys

    Belgian-Mexican artist known for his socially engaged artwork.

  • Dabid Neeleman

    Founder of multiple successful airlines including JetBlue Airways.

  • Gary Kemp

    English actor and guitarist (spandau ballet).

  • Todd Solondz

    Known for directing independent films like 'Welcome to the Dollhouse' and 'Happiness.

  • Philip Maini

    Northern irish mathematician at the university of oxford.

  • Erkki-Sven Tüür

    Estonian composer and player of the flute.

  • Brian Harper

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Tessa Munt

    An english politician and lawyer.

  • Jamie Salmon

    English-new zealand rugby player and sportscaster.

  • Kevin Brennan

    Welsh journalist and politician.

  • John Whittingdale

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

  • Marc Collins-Rector

    Digital entertainment network was founded by an american businessman.

  • Emeril Lagasse

    Chef.

  • Sarah Ferguson

    Royalty.

  • Manolo Saiz
  • Pep Coll

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 10 days old,

or 3367 weeks

or 23569 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 16, 1959?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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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October 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 1959:

  • George Marshall

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

  • Minor Hall

    American drummer (b. 1897).

  • Arrigo Cairo

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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October 16, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 1959:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

October 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
  3. - Mr. Blue
  4. - Sleep Walk
  5. - ('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.

October 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Here Comes Summer
  3. - ('Til) I Kissed You
  4. - Only Sixteen
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 16, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sea Of Love
  2. - Poison Ivy
  3. - Say Man
  4. - Sleep Walk
  5. - I Loves You, Porgy

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October 16, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Solomon and Sheba

Solomon and Sheba

Release year: 1959

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan

Country: United States of America

The House of the Seven Hawks

The House of the Seven Hawks

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Robert Taylor, Nicole Maurey, Linda Christian, Donald Wolfit

Beast from Haunted Cave

Beast from Haunted Cave

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Michael Forest, Sheila Noonan, Frank Wolff, Wally Campo

Attack of the Giant Leeches

Attack of the Giant Leeches

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Bernard L. Kowalski

Starring: Ken Clark, Yvette Vickers, Jan Shepard, Michael Emmet

The Bridge

The Bridge

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Bernhard Wicki

Starring: Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht

Country: United States of America

October 16, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Not for Hire

Not for Hire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mike Cajuin

Country: United States of America

Shotgun Slade

Shotgun Slade

Release year: 1959

Country: United States of America

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Dennis the Menace

Dennis the Menace

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Nick Castle

Five Fingers

Five Fingers

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kevin Barker

October 16, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 16, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The House Of Intellect by Jacques Barzun

The House Of Intellect

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House Of Intellect, The by Barzun and Jacques

New Face In The Mirror by Yael Dayan

New Face In The Mirror

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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.

The Devil'S Advocate by Morris L. West

The Devil'S Advocate

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The Vatican sends a terminally ill English priest to Italy to investigate the story of a local hero, reputed miracle worker, and to inquire into his life.

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

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The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

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Who was the US President on October 16, 1959?

On October 16, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1959?

On October 16, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1959?

On October 16, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of October. 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 October 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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 October 1959?

October 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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