What happened on Tuesday August 18, 1959?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1959:

• Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Established The Organization of American States (OAS) signed the 'Declaration of Santiago' during its Fifth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Chile, formally establishing the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. This landmark event represented a significant step towards regional human rights protection and cooperation among 21 member states.
• Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Established The Organization of American States (OAS) signed the 'Declaration of Santiago' during its Fifth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Chile, formally establishing the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. This landmark event represented a significant step towards regional human rights protection and cooperation among 21 member states.
• Deadly Continental Oil Company Explosion A catastrophic explosion occurred at the Continental Oil Company in Kansas City, Kansas, resulting in a tragic loss of life and significant injuries. Sixty-two firemen were involved in the incident, with six losing their lives and multiple others sustaining serious injuries during the bulk storage tank explosion.
• Deadly Continental Oil Company Explosion A catastrophic explosion occurred at the Continental Oil Company in Kansas City, Kansas, resulting in a tragic loss of life and significant injuries. Sixty-two firemen were involved in the incident, with six losing their lives and multiple others sustaining serious injuries during the bulk storage tank explosion.
• Continental League Baseball Advancement Branch Rickey, a pioneering baseball executive, was introduced as President of the proposed Continental League. In a pivotal meeting at Commissioner Ford Frick's office, Rickey and co-founder William Shea met with presidents of the American and National Leagues to discuss the potential expansion and restructuring of professional baseball.
• Continental League Baseball Advancement Branch Rickey, a pioneering baseball executive, was introduced as President of the proposed Continental League. In a pivotal meeting at Commissioner Ford Frick's office, Rickey and co-founder William Shea met with presidents of the American and National Leagues to discuss the potential expansion and restructuring of professional baseball.

Events in 1959

August 18, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1959

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1959

August 18, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 230th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1959 can also be written as 8/18/1959 in the US and as 18/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1959:

• Jonathan Franzen

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• Winona La Duke

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• Eric Schlosser

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• Dorothy Bush Koch
• Nirmala Sitharaman
• James Tour

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1959:

• Arturo Reggio

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1959 was A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
2. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
3. Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
4. Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue
5. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy

August 18, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
2. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
3. Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
4. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar
5. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy

August 18, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
3. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
4. The Falcons - You're So Fine
5. Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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

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August 18, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 August 18, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:47 pm and setting at 07:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1959.

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Someone born on August 18, 1959 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 5 days old,

or 3427 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23990 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1959?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1959.

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