What happened on Friday June 19, 1959?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1959:

• Defense Department Approves Strategic Air Defense Procurement U.S. Defense Secretary Neil H. McElroy formally approved the Department of Defense's comprehensive air defense master plan, which included critical procurement authorizations for KC-135 aerial refueling tankers and B-52 strategic bombers. This decision was pivotal in strengthening the United States' strategic military capabilities during the Cold War era.
• Senate Rejects Eisenhower's Commerce Secretary Nominee In a significant political moment, the United States Senate rejected President Dwight D. Eisenhower's nomination of Lewis Strauss for the position of Secretary of Commerce. This rejection was a rare rebuke of a presidential appointment and highlighted the tensions between the executive and legislative branches during the late 1950s.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1959

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1959

June 19, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 170th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1959 can also be written as 6/19/1959 in the US and as 19/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1959:

• Christian Wulff

  Christian Wulff was the 10th President of Germany, serving from 2010 to 2012.

• Anne Hidalgo

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Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1959:

• Bruno Fornaciari

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on June 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
2. Lloyd Price - Personality
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Martin Denny - Quiet Village
5. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 19, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Russ Conway - Roulette
2. Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
5. Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 19, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
3. The Fiestas - So Fine
4. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
5. Brook Benton - So Close

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 19th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 19, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:11 pm and setting at 05:23 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 19, 1959

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Someone born on June 19, 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 19, 1959?

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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

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

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