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see horoscope and birth chart for October 16, 1959What happened on Friday, October 16, 1959?
About October 16th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: George C. Marshall, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff during World War II and later Secretary of State, passed away. He is best known for the Marshall Plan, which aided in the reconstruction of Europe post-war. His contributions to military and foreign policy have had a lasting impact on American history.
- Day of the week: October 16th, 1959 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
- #1 UK song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
- Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder
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- October 16, 1959: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 16, 1959?
- Who was born on October 16, 1959?
- October 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 16, 1959?
- Back in 1959
October 16, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 16, 1959:
- George Marshall dies George C. Marshall, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff during World War II and later Secretary of State, passed away. He is best known for the Marshall Plan, which aided in the reconstruction of Europe post-war. His contributions to military and foreign policy have had a lasting impact on American history. source: britannica.com
- Lee Harvey Oswald arrives in Moscow Lee Harvey Oswald, later known for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, arrived in Moscow after defecting to the Soviet Union. His time in Moscow raised questions about his political beliefs and intentions. This event is often discussed in the context of Cold War tensions. source: britannica.com
- Television launched in Western Australia The first television broadcasts in Western Australia began on this date, marking a significant advancement in media accessibility for the region. This launch allowed residents to access news, entertainment, and educational programming. It was a pivotal moment in the development of Australian broadcasting. source: britannica.com
- 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.
October 16, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1959
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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.
Who was born on October 16, 1959?
Famous people born on October 16, 1959:
![Sarah Ferguson]()
Sarah FergusonDuchess of York, former wife of Prince Andrew, known for her charity work and media presence in the British Royal Family.
![Emeril Lagasse]()
Emeril LagasseFamous American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality known for his energetic cooking shows and Creole cuisine.
![Todd Solondz]()
Todd SolondzAcclaimed independent film director known for provocative and darkly comedic movies that explore complex human emotions and societal taboos.
![Gary Kemp]()
Gary KempEnglish musician, actor, and founding member of the new wave band Spandau Ballet, known for hits like 'True' and his acting roles in films.
![John Whittingdale]()
John WhittingdaleSecretary of state for culture media and sport, english politician.
![Tessa Munt]()
Tessa MuntAn english politician and lawyer.
![Brian Harper]()
Brian HarperAmerican baseball coach and player.
![Jamie Salmon]()
Jamie SalmonEnglish-new zealand rugby player and sportscaster.
![Manolo Saiz]()
Manolo Saiz![David Neeleman]()
David Neeleman
October 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 16, 1959:
![George Marshall]()
George MarshallPEA - American general and politician, 3rd united states secretary of defense, nobel prize laureate (b. 1880).
![George Catlett Marshall]()
George Catlett MarshallPrize laureate for proposing and supervising the plan for the economic recovery of Europe.
![Minor Hall]()
Minor HallAmerican drummer (b. 1897).
![Arrigo Cairo]()
Arrigo Cairo
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.
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
- 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.
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
- Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
- 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.
- Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
- Bo Diddley - Say Man
- Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk
- Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy
October 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.
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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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Someone born on October 16, 1959 is:
66 years 9 months old,
or 801 months and 19 days old,
or 3485 weeks and 4 days old,
or 24399 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1959?
There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 16th 2026.
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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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