What happened on Tuesday October 20, 1959?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1959:

• Death of Werner Krauss Werner Krauss, a prominent German actor born in 1884, passed away on October 20, 1959. Known for his significant contributions to early 20th-century German cinema and theater.
• Washington Senators Franchise Stability Statement Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington Senators baseball team, publicly declares that the franchise will not be relocated, addressing potential relocation rumors.
• WABG TV Channel 6 Inaugural Broadcast WABG Television Channel 6, located in the Greenwood-Greenville area of Mississippi, makes its first broadcast as an ABC affiliate, expanding local media coverage in the region.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1959

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1959

October 20, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1959 can also be written as 10/20/1959 in the US and as 20/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1959 in October 1959 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1959:

• Mark Little

  Mark Little is a prominent Australian comedian, actor, and screenwriter known for his comedic work in television and film.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1959:

• Werner Krauss
• Clary McKerrow
• Gustav Roller

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on October 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
3. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
4. Sandy Nelson - Teen Beat
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
3. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
4. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
5. Marty Wilde - Sea Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1959 was You Better Know It by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Jackie Wilson - You Better Know It
2. The Coasters - Poison Ivy
3. Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
4. Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy
5. Sarah Vaughan - Broken-Hearted Melody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 1959 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 08:54 pm and setting at 11:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1959

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Someone born on October 20, 1959 is:

65 years 6 months old,

or 786 months and 24 days old,

or 3421 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23948 days old,

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

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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

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

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