What happened on Tuesday April 21, 1959?

Here's what happened on April 21, 1959:

• Fidel Castro Speaks in New York Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro delivers a speech to the Women Lawyers Association of the State of New York at the Statler Hilton in New York City, marking an early international diplomatic engagement following the Cuban Revolution.
• Robert Smith Birth Robert Smith, iconic rock musician and lead vocalist/guitarist of The Cure, is born in Sussex, England. He would later become a significant figure in alternative and gothic rock music.
• Record-Breaking Great White Shark Catch Alf Dean sets a world record by catching an enormous great white shark measuring 16 feet 10 inches and weighing 2,664 pounds using a rod and reel, establishing a remarkable milestone in sport fishing history.
• Top Music Hit of the Day 'Come Softly To Me' by The Fleetwoods is the number one song in the United States, representing the popular music landscape of late 1950s America.
• Michael Timmins Birth Michael Timmins, Canadian folk and rock guitarist and songwriter for the band Cowboy Junkies, is born.
• Gene Callahan Birth Gene Callahan, an American writer, is born on this date.
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Events in 1959

April 21, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 21, 1959

Newspapers from Apr. 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 in April 1959 calendar

Famous people born on April 21, 1959:

• Robert Smith (musician)

  Robert Smith is the iconic lead singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band The Cure, known for his distinctive voice, gothic style,...

• Jerry Only

  Jerry Only is a founding member and bassist of the influential horror punk band The Misfits, known for their unique style and significant...

• Robert Smith

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on April 21st

Famous people died on April 21, 1959:

• Georg Lörner

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on April 21st

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.

1. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
2. Frankie Avalon - Venus
3. Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
4. Elvis Presley - I Need Your Love Tonight
5. 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.

1. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
2. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
3. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
5. 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 music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
2. Sam Cooke - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
3. Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
4. Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
5. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 21, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on April 21, 1959

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Someone born on April 21, 1959 is:

66 years and 22 days old,

or 792 months and 22 days old,

or 3447 weeks

or 24129 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1959?

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 21st 2026.

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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.

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