What happened on Thursday December 17, 1959?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1959:

• On the Beach Global Film Premiere The Stanley Kramer film adaptation of Nevil Shute's post-apocalyptic novel 'On the Beach' premiered simultaneously in 18 cities worldwide, marking a significant moment in international cinema distribution. The film, which depicts the aftermath of a global nuclear war, opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City and was screened across multiple countries, symbolizing a rare cultural exchange during the Cold War era.
• On the Beach Global Film Premiere The Stanley Kramer film adaptation of Nevil Shute's post-apocalyptic novel 'On the Beach' premiered simultaneously in 18 cities worldwide, marking a significant moment in international cinema distribution. The film, which depicts the aftermath of a global nuclear war, opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City and was screened across multiple countries, symbolizing a rare cultural exchange during the Cold War era.

Events in 1959

December 17, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1959

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1959

December 17, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1959 can also be written as 12/17/1959 in the US and as 17/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1959:

• Gregg Araki

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• Hervé Di Rosa

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Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1959:

• Paul Kohl

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
2. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
3. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
4. Ernie Fields - In The Mood
5. Frankie Avalon - Why

December 17, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
2. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
3. Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
4. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
5. Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

December 17, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
2. Sammy Turner - Always
3. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
4. The Spacemen - The Clouds
5. The Drifters - Dance With Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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

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December 17, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1959 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:01 pm and setting at 09:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1959

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Someone born on December 17, 1959 is:

65 years 4 months old,

or 784 months and 27 days old,

or 3412 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23890 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1959?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1959.

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