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see horoscope and birth chart for June 18, 1959What happened on Thursday June 18, 1959?
About June 18th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Newfoundland to begin a historic 45-day tour of Canada, marking the longest stay ever by a Canadian monarch and strengthening royal-Canadian relations.
- Day of the week: June 18th, 1959 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton
- #1 UK song: Roulette by Russ Conway
- Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright
More about June 18th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on June 18th, 1959.
Table of contents
- June 18, 1959: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 18, 1959?
- Who was born on June 18, 1959?
- June 18, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- June 18, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- June 18, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 18, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 18, 1959?
- Back in 1959
June 18, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 18, 1959:
- Queen Elizabeth II's Canadian Tour Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Newfoundland to begin a historic 45-day tour of Canada, marking the longest stay ever by a Canadian monarch and strengthening royal-Canadian relations.
- Saint Lawrence Seaway Opening Queen Elizabeth II and U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower officially inaugurate the Saint Lawrence Seaway, a massive engineering project connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, significantly improving maritime transportation and trade between Canada and the United States.
- Klaus Fuchs Release Convicted Manhattan Project spy Klaus Fuchs is released after serving nine years in a British prison and is permitted to emigrate to East Germany, where he resumes his scientific career, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Cold War era.
- The Nun's Story Film Release The critically acclaimed film 'The Nun's Story', based on a best-selling novel and starring Audrey Hepburn, is released. Hepburn later describes this as her favorite film role. The movie becomes a box-office success and receives multiple Oscar nominations.
- Louisiana Governor's Mental Health Controversy Governor Earl K. Long is committed to a state mental hospital, but he retaliates by firing the hospital's director and replacing him with a political ally who subsequently declares him mentally sound, showcasing the political manipulation and personal power dynamics of the era.
- Sean Lemass Becomes Taoiseach Sean Lemass assumes the role of Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, marking a significant moment in Irish political history and setting the stage for future modernization of the country.
- Darby O'Gill and the Little People Release Walt Disney Company releases 'Darby O'Gill and the Little People', a film based on H.T. Kavanagh's short stories, which premiered in Ireland and would later become notable for featuring a young Sean Connery.
June 18, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 18, 1959?
June 18, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 169th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 18, 1959 can also be written as 6/18/1959 in the US and as 18/6/1959 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 18, 1959?
Famous people born on June 18, 1959:
- Gail Vaz-Oxlade
- Catherine Malabou
- Massimo Iosa Ghini
June 18, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 18, 1959:
- Ethel Barrymore
American actress, descendant of a nine-generation theatrical family.
- Vincenzo Cardarelli
- Chico Netto
June 18, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 18, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 15th and June 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 18, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Lloyd Price - Personality
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Martin Denny - Quiet Village
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
June 18, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.
- Russ Conway - Roulette
- Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long
June 18, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
- The Fiestas - So Fine
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Brook Benton - So Close
June 18, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 18, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 18, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 18, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 18, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:03 pm and setting at 04:26 am.
The previous full moon was on May 22, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.
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Your place in the Universe on June 18, 1959
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Someone born on June 18, 1959 is:
65 years 10 months old,
or 790 months and 15 days old,
or 3437 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24061 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 18, 1959?
There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 18, 1959.
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