Tuesday 21 April 1959
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Taurus (see planets position on April 21, 1959). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Robert Smith (musician) and Jerry Only.
In that special week of April people in US were listening to Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods.
In UK Side Saddle by Russ Conway was in the top 5 hits.
The 400 Blows, directed by François Truffaut, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959
while What We Must Know About Communism by Harry and Bonaro Overstreet was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Lili.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Rome - city birthday.
- Saint Wolbodo
- Saint Konrad von Parzham
- Saint Anastasius I
- Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
- Texas-San Jacinto Day
- Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
- Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
- Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
- Bah�'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridv�n.
- Tiradentes - Brazil.
Famous Birthdays:
- Robert Smith (musician)
- Jerry Only: American musician (The Misfits).
- Tim Jacobus: American illustrator and painter.
- Clint Howard: Actor.
- Arno Pijpers: Dutch footballer and coach.
- Olga Kuragina: Russian pentathlete.
- Robert Smith: Rock Singer.
Facts:
- 1211-kg great white shark becomes largest fish ever caught on a rod
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in April 1959?
- LIFE: Marilyn Monroe
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: The Dalai Lama -- Apr. 20, 1959
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7611
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1959
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of April 1959 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
- Elvis Presley - I Need Your Love Tonight
- Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
- Ricky Nelson - Never Be Anyone Else But You
- The Virtues - Guitar Boogie Shuffle
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Thomas Wayne - Tragedy
- Ricky Nelson - It's Late
Top #10 R&B songs
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Sam Cooke - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
- That's Why (I Love You So) - Jackie Wilson
- Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- The Coasters - Charlie Brown
- Jesse Belvin - Guess Who
- The Skyliners - Since I Don't Have You
- The Fiestas - So Fine
- Marv Johnson - Come To Me
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
What We Must Know About Communism
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
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The American High School Today
American High School Today (Carnegie Series in American Education)
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