What happened on Wednesday March 18, 1959?

Here's what happened on March 18, 1959:

• Hawaii Statehood Act Signed On March 18, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Hawaii Admission Act into law, marking a pivotal moment in the territorial expansion of the United States. The bill paved the way for Hawaii to become the 50th state, though the official statehood would not be completed until August 21, 1959. The signing ceremony at the White House was a significant milestone, but additional steps remained, including local elections and the acceptance of the bill's provisions by Hawaiian citizens.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Mar. 18, 1959

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 1959

March 18, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 77th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1959 can also be written as 3/18/1959 in the US and as 18/3/1959 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1959 in March 1959 calendar

Famous people born on March 18, 1959:

• Luc Besson

  Renowned French film director known for visually stunning and innovative movies like 'The Big Blue' and 'Nikita'.

• Irene Cara

  Talented American singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1980s with hit songs and movies like 'Fame' and 'Flashdance'.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on March 18th

Famous people died on March 18, 1959:

• Lillian Hall

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on March 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Frankie Avalon - Venus
2. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
3. David Seville - Alvin's Harmonica
4. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
5. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
2. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
4. Slim Dusty - A Pub With No Beer
5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
2. LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
3. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
4. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
5. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:49 am and setting at 02:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on March 18, 1959

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Someone born on March 18, 1959 is:

66 years 1 month old,

or 793 months and 26 days old,

or 3452 weeks

or 24164 days old,

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

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 18th 2026.

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

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

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