What happened on Wednesday January 21, 1959?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1959:

• Establishment of the European Court of Human Rights On January 21, 1959, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) was officially established in Strasbourg, France, marking a pivotal moment in the protection of human rights across Europe. This landmark judicial institution was created as part of the Council of Europe's commitment to safeguarding fundamental human rights and freedoms outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights, signed in 1950. The court provides citizens of European member states a mechanism to seek justice and challenge potential human rights violations by governments.
• Establishment of the European Court of Human Rights On January 21, 1959, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) was officially established in Strasbourg, France, marking a pivotal moment in the protection of human rights across Europe. This landmark judicial institution was created as part of the Council of Europe's commitment to safeguarding fundamental human rights and freedoms outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights, signed in 1950. The court provides citizens of European member states a mechanism to seek justice and challenge potential human rights violations by governments.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1959

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1959

January 21, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1959 can also be written as 1/21/1959 in the US and as 21/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1959:

• Alex McLeish

  Alex McLeish is a Scottish football manager and former player who has coached several prominent clubs including Rangers and the Scottish...

• Oskar Roehler

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1959:

• Carl Switzer

  Child actor famous for playing Alfalfa in the popular 'Our Gang' comedy film series during the 1930s.

• Cecil B. DeMille

  American filmmaker known for epic films like 'The Ten Commandments'.

• Frances Gertrude McGill

  Pioneering canadian forensic pathologist (b. 1882).

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on January 21st

January 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
2. Connie Francis - My Happiness
3. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
4. Ritchie Valens - Donna
5. The Crests - 16 Candles

January 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came
3. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
4. Little Richard - Baby Face
5. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him

January 21, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
3. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
4. Dee Clark - Nobody But You
5. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 02:26 pm and setting at 05:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on January 21, 1959

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Someone born on January 21, 1959 is:

66 years 3 months old,

or 795 months and 23 days old,

or 3460 weeks

or 24220 days old,

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

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 21, 1959.

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