What happened on Saturday July 18, 1959?

Here's what happened on July 18, 1959:

• Political Transition in Cuba Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado was sworn in as President of Cuba shortly after midnight, following a dramatic television address by Fidel Castro denouncing the previous President, Manuel Urrutia. This event marked a significant moment in the Cuban Revolution, signaling a consolidation of power by Castro and his allies.
• Political Transition in Cuba Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado was sworn in as President of Cuba shortly after midnight, following a dramatic television address by Fidel Castro denouncing the previous President, Manuel Urrutia. This event marked a significant moment in the Cuban Revolution, signaling a consolidation of power by Castro and his allies.
• Historic Golf Championship Win Bill Wright won the U.S. Amateur Public Links near Denver, Colorado, becoming the first African-American golfer to win a championship tournament run by the United States Golf Association (USGA). His victory was a significant moment in the ongoing civil rights struggle and sports integration.
• Historic Golf Championship Win Bill Wright won the U.S. Amateur Public Links near Denver, Colorado, becoming the first African-American golfer to win a championship tournament run by the United States Golf Association (USGA). His victory was a significant moment in the ongoing civil rights struggle and sports integration.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jul. 18, 1959

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 1959

July 18, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 199th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1959 can also be written as 7/18/1959 in the US and as 18/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 1959 in July 1959 calendar

Famous people born on July 18, 1959:

• Audrey Landers

  American actress best known for her roles in popular television series 'Dallas' and 'Dark Shadows' during the early 1980s.

• Pauline Quirke

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on July 18th

Famous people died on July 18, 1959:

• Arturo Bocciardo

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on July 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
2. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
3. Lloyd Price - Personality
4. Stonewall Jackson - Waterloo
5. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
2. Marty Wilde - A Teenager In Love
3. Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
4. Russ Conway - Roulette
5. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
2. The Falcons - You're So Fine
3. The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes For You
4. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
5. Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:56 pm and setting at 05:11 am.

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

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Someone born on July 18, 1959 is:

65 years 11 months old,

or 791 months and 9 days old,

or 3440 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24086 days old,

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

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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

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

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