What happened on Sunday June 21, 1959?

Here's what happened on June 21, 1959:

• Winnipeg Pioneers Emergency Services Number On June 21, 1959, Winnipeg, Manitoba made history by becoming the first city in North America to adopt the 999 emergency services telephone number. This groundbreaking initiative established a standardized, easy-to-remember emergency contact system that would later influence emergency response protocols across the continent. By implementing this three-digit number, Winnipeg significantly improved public safety communication, allowing residents to quickly connect with police, fire, and medical services during critical situations.
• Winnipeg Pioneers Emergency Services Number On June 21, 1959, Winnipeg, Manitoba made history by becoming the first city in North America to adopt the 999 emergency services telephone number. This groundbreaking initiative established a standardized, easy-to-remember emergency contact system that would later influence emergency response protocols across the continent. By implementing this three-digit number, Winnipeg significantly improved public safety communication, allowing residents to quickly connect with police, fire, and medical services during critical situations.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jun. 21, 1959

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 1959

June 21, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1959 can also be written as 6/21/1959 in the US and as 21/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

Famous people born on June 21, 1959:

• Tom Chambers

  Tom Chambers was a prominent NBA forward who played for multiple teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, and had a notable professional...

• Cathy Mattea

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on June 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
2. Lloyd Price - Personality
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Martin Denny - Quiet Village
5. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Russ Conway - Roulette
2. Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
5. Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
3. The Fiestas - So Fine
4. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
5. Brook Benton - So Close

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 21, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 07:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on June 21, 1959

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Someone born on June 21, 1959 is:

65 years 10 months old,

or 790 months and 23 days old,

or 3438 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24069 days old,

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

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 21st 2025.

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

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

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