What happened on Sunday September 20, 1959?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1959:

• Iraqi Officers Executed After Mosul Uprising General Nadhim Tabaqchali and 18 other Iraqi military officers were executed by firing squad for their involvement in the March 1959 Mosul Uprising, a significant political and military event in Iraq's turbulent history.
• Thompson Twins Singer Born Alannah Currie, a musician known for her role in the popular 1980s new wave band Thompson Twins, was born. She would later become famous for the hit song "Doctor, Doctor".

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Sep. 20, 1959

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 1959

September 20, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1959 can also be written as 9/20/1959 in the US and as 20/9/1959 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 1959 in September 1959 calendar

Famous people born on September 20, 1959:

• Joseph Alessi

  Renowned American trombonist and music educator, principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic and influential teacher at the Juilliard...

• Meral Okay

  Prominent Turkish actress, producer, and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Turkish cinema and television before her death...

• Lesley Thompson

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1959:

• Mario Stoppani
• Arturo Gallea
• Olin Howland
• Jay Nash McCrea

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on September 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. The Browns - The Three Bells
2. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
3. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
4. Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1959 was Only Sixteen by Craig Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
2. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
3. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
4. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
5. Russ Conway - China Tea

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 1959 was I'm Gonna Get Married by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
2. Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
3. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
4. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
5. Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 11:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on September 20, 1959

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Someone born on September 20, 1959 is:

65 years 7 months old,

or 787 months and 24 days old,

or 3425 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23978 days old,

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

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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

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

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