What happened on Monday January 19, 1959?

Here's what happened on January 19, 1959:

• General Strike Disrupts Argentina During Presidential Diplomatic Mission On January 19, 1959, a nationwide general strike paralyzed Argentina, significantly disrupting the country's economic and social activities. The strike occurred during a critical moment when President Arturo Frondizi was conducting an official diplomatic visit to Washington, D.C., potentially undermining his international engagement and political standing. Labor unions and opposition groups likely organized the strike to protest government policies, economic conditions, or express political dissatisfaction with the Frondizi administration.
• General Strike Disrupts Argentina During Presidential Diplomatic Mission On January 19, 1959, a nationwide general strike paralyzed Argentina, significantly disrupting the country's economic and social activities. The strike occurred during a critical moment when President Arturo Frondizi was conducting an official diplomatic visit to Washington, D.C., potentially undermining his international engagement and political standing. Labor unions and opposition groups likely organized the strike to protest government policies, economic conditions, or express political dissatisfaction with the Frondizi administration.

Events in 1959

January 19, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 19, 1959

Newspapers from Jan. 19, 1959

January 19, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 19th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 1959 can also be written as 1/19/1959 in the US and as 19/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

Famous people born on January 19, 1959:

• Jeff Pilson

  Renowned bass player and songwriter known for his significant contributions to rock bands Dokken, Dio, and Foreigner, with a notable career...

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on January 19th

Famous people died on January 19, 1959:

• Vladimiro Pini
• Consuelo Álvarez Pool

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on January 19th

January 19, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 19, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
2. Connie Francis - My Happiness
3. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
4. Ritchie Valens - Donna
5. The Crests - 16 Candles

January 19, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 19, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came
3. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
4. Little Richard - Baby Face
5. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him

January 19, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 19, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
3. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
4. Dee Clark - Nobody But You
5. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 19th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 19, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 19, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 19, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 19, 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 January 19, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 12:56 pm and setting at 03:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on January 19, 1959

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Someone born on January 19, 1959 is:

66 years 3 months old,

or 795 months and 25 days old,

or 3460 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24222 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 19, 1959?

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 19, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 19, 1959.

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