What happened on Saturday June 20, 1959?

Here's what happened on June 20, 1959:

• Soviet Union Denies Nuclear Technology to China In a significant geopolitical move, the Soviet Union secretly informed the Chinese government that it would not provide a prototype atomic bomb. This decision marked a critical moment in Cold War relations, signaling growing tensions between the two communist powers and impacting the global nuclear proliferation landscape.
• Rare June Hurricane in Gulf of St. Lawrence A highly unusual June hurricane struck the Gulf of St. Lawrence region of Canada, causing significant destruction and resulting in 35 fatalities. This rare meteorological event highlighted the unpredictability of maritime weather patterns and the potential for devastating tropical cyclones outside of typical hurricane seasons.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jun. 20, 1959

Newspapers from Jun. 20, 1959

June 20, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 171st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1959 can also be written as 6/20/1959 in the US and as 20/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

Famous people born on June 20, 1959:

• Louise Bessette

  Renowned Canadian classical pianist with international acclaim, known for her solo performances and recordings across multiple albums and...

• Otávio Mesquita

  Brazilian television host and master of ceremonies known for hosting variety and entertainment programs on national television.

• Dan Woods (actor)
• Vito Vitale
• Robert B. Weide

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on June 20th

Famous people died on June 20, 1959:

• Hitoshi Ashida
• Maria Ortiz

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on June 20th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 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 20, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 20, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:15 pm and setting at 06:26 am.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on June 20, 1959

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Someone born on June 20, 1959 is:

65 years 11 months old,

or 791 months and 3 days old,

or 3439 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24079 days old,

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

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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

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

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