What happened on Monday July 20, 1959?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1959:

• Mercury Tracking Network Negotiations Begin Negotiations commenced for constructing the Mercury tracking network, involving Western Electric Company and key subcontractors like Bendix Aviation, IBM, Bell Telephone Laboratories, and Burns and Roe. A letter contract was signed on July 30, 1959, covering comprehensive tracking, telemetry, communications, and computing facilities for the space program.
• Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy Passes Away Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, the highest-ranking American naval officer during World War II, died at the age of 84. He was a key military strategist and served as Chief of Staff to President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the war.
• Spain Joins European Economic Organization The Organization for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) admitted Spain as a member, marking an important step in Spain's post-war economic integration with Western European nations.
• Khrushchev Cancels Scandinavian Tour Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev abruptly cancelled his planned tour of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The tour, originally scheduled to begin on August 15 in Stockholm, was called off amid criticism from newspapers in the Scandinavian countries.
• Ethiopian Emperor's State Visit to France Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia arrived in Paris for an official state visit, meeting with French President Charles de Gaulle to discuss diplomatic relations and potential cooperation between their nations.
• Four Seasons Restaurant Opens in Manhattan The iconic Four Seasons Restaurant began its legendary 60-year service, opening in the prestigious Seagram Building located at 99 East 52nd Street in Manhattan. The restaurant would become a landmark of mid-century modern design and high-end dining.
• Radney Foster, Country Music Artist Born Radney Foster, an American country music singer and songwriter, was born on this date. He would later become known for his solo career and as part of the duo Foster & Lloyd.

Events in 1959

July 20, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1959

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1959

July 20, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 201st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1959 can also be written as 7/20/1959 in the US and as 20/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1959 in July 1959 calendar

Famous people died on July 20, 1959:

• William D. Leahy

  American admiral and diplomat, united states ambassador to france (b. 1875).

• Karl Ansén
• Harry Fox

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on July 20th

July 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
2. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
3. Fabian - Tiger
4. Stonewall Jackson - Waterloo
5. Lloyd Price - Personality

July 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
2. Marty Wilde - A Teenager In Love
3. Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
4. Russ Conway - Roulette
5. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll

July 20, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
2. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
3. The Falcons - You're So Fine
4. Dinah Washington - What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
5. Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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July 20, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 July 20, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:35 pm and setting at 07:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.

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Someone born on July 20, 1959 is:

65 years 9 months old,

or 789 months and 24 days old,

or 3434 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24040 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1959?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 20, 1959.

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