What happened on Thursday September 17, 1959?

Here's what happened on September 17, 1959:

• First Powered Flight of the X-15 Hypersonic Research Aircraft Test pilot Albert Scott Crossfield made aviation history by conducting the first powered flight of the revolutionary X-15 hypersonic research rocket plane. The aircraft was air-launched from a Boeing NB-52A Stratofortress bomber at 35,000 feet over Rosamond Dry Lake near Edwards Air Force Base. During this groundbreaking flight, the X-15 achieved an impressive Mach 2.11 speed and reached an altitude of 52,300 feet, pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology.
• Devastating Typhoon Strikes Japan and Korea A catastrophic typhoon swept through Japan and Korea, resulting in approximately 2,000 fatalities and causing widespread destruction across the region.
• Transit 1A Navigation Satellite Launch Attempt The United States attempted to launch Transit 1A, an early navigational satellite designed to demonstrate satellite-based positioning technology. Unfortunately, the satellite failed to achieve orbit, representing an important early setback in satellite navigation development.
• Jack Nicklaus Wins 59th US Golf Amateur Championship Jack Nicklaus secured victory in the 59th US Golf Amateur Championship, marking an early milestone in his legendary golfing career.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Sep. 17, 1959

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 1959

September 17, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 260th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1959 can also be written as 9/17/1959 in the US and as 17/9/1959 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 1959 in September 1959 calendar

Famous people born on September 17, 1959:

• Federico Salvatore
• Florentin Crihălmeanu

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on September 17th

Famous people died on September 17, 1959:

• Giovanni Ghedini
• Marino Marini

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on September 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. The Browns - The Three Bells
2. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
3. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
4. Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1959 was Only Sixteen by Craig Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
2. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
3. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
4. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
5. Russ Conway - China Tea

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1959 was I'm Gonna Get Married by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
2. Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
3. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
4. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
5. Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 17, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:24 pm and setting at 08:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1959.

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Someone born on September 17, 1959 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 7 days old,

or 3427 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23991 days old,

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

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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

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

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