Thursday 19 November 1959
It was Thursday, under the sign of Scorpio (see planets position on November 19, 1959). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Richard Attias and Allison Janney.
In that special week of November people in US were listening to Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods.
In UK Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows was in the top 5 hits.
Ballad of a Soldier, directed by Grigoriy Chukhray, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959
while The Ape In Me by Cornelia Otis Skinner was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Showtime.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1959 or at November 19 across the years.
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Historical Events
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Famous Birthdays:
- Richard Attias
- Allison Janney: American actress, winner of an Emmy in September 2000 for her role as the White House strong, dedicated press secretary in the hit TV series "West Wing.
- Philippe Brett: French political figure, an aide of French parliamentarian Didier Julia.
- Jean-Francois Clervoy: Longeville, France -- Astronaut (STS 66, 84).
Famous Deaths:
- Edward C Tolman: US psychologist (behaviorism).
- Gerard J Arbous: Actor / publicist (Bohemian Amsterdam), dies at 83.
- Joseph Charbonneau: archbishop of Montreal (Born 1892).
Facts:
- Rocky & His Friends debuts on ABC
- Ford cancels the Edsel automobile.
- The Ford Motor Company announces the discontinuation of the unpopular Edsel.
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Planetary positions on this day
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in November 1959?
- LIFE: Jewelry chokers
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Robert Kintner -- Nov. 16, 1959
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7641
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1959
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of November 1959 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
- Andy Williams - Lonely Street
- Sandy Nelson - Teen Beat
- Wink Martindale - Deck Of Cards
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- Jerry Wallace - Primrose Lane
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Town House
Can a house built from the ashes of tragedy ever be a placeof lasting happiness? Can the hereditary mix of wild gypsylore, fierce independence, magic and mystery truly settle in arespectable
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The Status Seekers
"An explosive exploration of class behavior in America and the hidden barriers that affect you, your community, and your future."
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