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April 21, 1959 was the 111th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 21, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 21, 1959, who was born and died on April 21, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. The 400 Blows, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Focus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 21st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 21, 1959?
- April 21, 1959: What happened on that day?
- April 21, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 21, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 21, 1959?
- April 21, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 21, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- April 21, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 21, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- April 21, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 21, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 21, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 21, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on April 21, 1959?
What day of the week was April 21, 1959?
April 21, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 111th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 21, 1959 can also be written as 4/21/1959 in the US and as 21/4/1959 in UK and Europe.
April 21, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 21, 1959:
- 1211-kg great white shark becomes largest fish ever caught on a rod
April 21, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 21, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 21st, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 21, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 21, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:03 pm and setting at 04:46 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1959.
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Who was born on April 21, 1959?
Famous people born on April 21, 1959:
- Robert Smith (musician)
Robert smith is a musician best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the band the cure.
- Jerry Only
American musician (the missfits).
- Robert Smith
Lead singer and guitarist of the iconic alternative rock band The Cure.
- Tim Jacobus
American painter and illustrator.
- Olga Kuragina
Russian pentathlete.
- Arno Pijpers
Coach and footballer from the netherlands.
- Clint Howard
Actor.
- Abdulla Yameen
- Gianfranco Matteoli
- Koço Kokëdhima
- Maurizio Schincaglia
- Tracy Jackson
Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:
![Elizabeth II]()
Elizabeth IIElizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.
![Tony Danza]()
Tony DanzaTony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.
![James McAvoy]()
James McAvoyScottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...
![Iggy Pop]()
Iggy PopAmerican musician, a punk rocker.
![Christian Coma]()
Christian ComaChristian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.
![Rollo May]()
Rollo MayAmerican psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![Alana Ladd]()
Alana LaddAmerican celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.
![Claire Denis]()
Claire DenisParis, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).
![John Mortimer]()
John MortimerBritish screenwriter, barrister and author.
April 21, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 11 months old,
or 779 months and 30 days old,
or 3391 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23741 days old,
if you were born on April 21, 1959.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1959?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 21, 1959.
April 21, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 21, 1959:
- Georg Lörner
What famous deaths happened on April 21st?
Famous deaths on April 21st:
![Nina Simone]()
Nina SimoneAmerican jazz singer.
![Ursula Jeans]()
Ursula JeansSimla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").
![Charles 'Buddy' Rogers]()
Charles 'Buddy' RogersAmerican actor and musician (born in 1904).
![James Melton]()
James MeltonAmerican operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.
- Mark Twain
Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...
- Lymon Twain
Lymon Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.
- Oaks Twain
Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.
- Mackinsey Twain
Mackinsey Twain was a celebrated American writer and humorist, known for his iconic novels 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The...
- Rmoni Simone
Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.
- Samuel Clemens
Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer who was a...
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April 21, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 21, 1959:
- Rome - city birthday.
- 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.
- Tiradentes - Brazil.
- Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.
Observances on April 21, 1959:
- World Creativity and Innovation Day
Saints celebrated on April 21, 1959:
- Saint Wolbodo
- Saint Konrad von Parzham
- Saint Anastasius I
- Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
April 21, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 21, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 21, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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
April 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 21, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
April 21, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 21, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Sam Cooke - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
- Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
April 21, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 21, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The 400 Blows
Release year: 1959
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier, Guy Decomble
Country: United States of America
Hiroshima Mon Amour
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alain Resnais
Starring: Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud
Country: United States of America
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Terence Fisher
Starring: Peter Cushing, André Morell, Christopher Lee, Marla Landi
Country: United States of America
These Thousand Hills
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Don Murray, Richard Egan, Lee Remick, Patricia Owens
The World of Apu
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Satyajit Ray
Starring: Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee
Country: United States of America
April 21, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 21, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Focus
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Great Expectations
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Lili
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Charles Walters
Border Patrol
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum
The Scarf
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Neil Willoughby
April 21, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 21, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Middle Age Of Mrs. Eliot
By: Angus Wilson
Meg Eliot, the wife of a successful barrister, has a beautiful home in Westminster and hosts cocktail parties as well as a number of charitable committees.
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …
What We Must Know About Communism
By: Harry and Bonaro Overstreet
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.
Nine Coaches Waiting
By: Mary Stewart
In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
Who was the US President on April 21, 1959?
On April 21, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1959?
On April 21, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 21, 1959?
On April 21, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 21st?
April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on April 21st, such as:
- 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).
What happened in 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for April 1959?
April 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
