Wednesday July 22, 1959: on this day

July 22, 1959 was the 203rd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 22, 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 July 22, 1959, who was born and died on July 22, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 22, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lonely Boy by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. The Scapegoat, directed by Robert Hamer), TV series (e.g. Snakes And Ladders) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 22nd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 22, 1959?


July 22, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1959 can also be written as 7/22/1959 in the US and as 22/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

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July 22, 1959: What happened on that day?


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July 22, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 22, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 22, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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July 22, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 22, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 22, 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 July 22, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 09:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.

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Who was born on July 22, 1959?


Famous people born on July 22, 1959:

  • Zandyr Lanier

    Former NBA player known for his skills on the court.

  • Peter Carruthers

    American ice skater.

  • Anant Kumar

    Anant Kumar was an Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

  • Grant Forsberg

    American actor (d.2007).

  • Ed Greenwood

    Writer.

  • Jon Oliva
  • Giuseppe Carletti
  • Bryan Warrick
  • Greg Costikyan
  • Bonnie Dasse
  • Walter Delle Case

Whose famous birthday is on July 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 22nd:

  • Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez

    American singer, actress, and fashion designer.

  • Shawn Michaels
    Shawn Michaels

    Shawn michaels is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for being one of the greatest in-ring performers of all...

  • Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe

    American actor who was nominated for the oscar for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the betrayed sergeant, "platoon" in 1986.

  • David Spade
    David Spade

    American comedian and actor, spadeaeur(tm) is one of the hottest new writers-performers that emerged from "saturday night live" during the...

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo

    John leguizamo is a colombian-american actor known for his roles in films such as 'moulin rouge!' and 'romeo + juliet'.

  • Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp

    British actor.

  • Danny Glover
    Danny Glover

    American actor, film director, and activist.

  • Alex Trebek
    Alex Trebek

    Canadian-american game show host for the u.s.

  • Bonnie Langford
    Bonnie Langford

    British actress, who began her career as a precocious, bubbly child star at six years old.

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July 22, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 26 days old,

or 3373 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23617 days old,

if you were born on July 22, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 22, 1959?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 22, 1959.

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July 22, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 22, 1959:

  • Adden Forbes

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.

  • Oriya Radhanath Rath

    He was an Indian physicist and a pioneer in the field of nuclear physics in India.

  • Ermanno Contini
  • Lal Bokhari
  • Paolo Venini
  • David van Dantzig
  • Ted Harper

What famous deaths happened on July 22nd?

Famous deaths on July 22nd:

  • Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty

    Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Linda Christian
    Linda Christian

    Tampico, mexico -- actress.

  • Sacha Distel
    Sacha Distel

    French singer, guitarist and composer.

  • Duane Jones
    Duane Jones

    Heart attacks at 51.

  • Qusay Hussein

    Son of Saddam Hussein, worked as a journalist before his death.

  • Lunetta Chavez

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.

  • Preciosa Santos

    Influential playwright known for her groundbreaking works.

  • Galdino Pacheco

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Ahil Rizvi

    Acclaimed contemporary artist known for his vibrant abstract paintings.

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July 22, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 22, 1959:

  • Swaziland - Birthday of former King Sobhuza II
  • Pi Approximation Day
  • St. Vandrille/Wandre Gisilus
  • St. Mineve
  • St. Joseph of Palestine (Count Joseph)
  • St. Dabius/Davius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 7 saints: St. Mary Magdalene
  • Ratcatcher's Day. See:The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
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July 22, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 22, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 20th and July 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely Boy
  2. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  3. - Tiger
  4. - Waterloo
  5. - Personality

July 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dream Lover
  2. - A Teenager In Love
  3. - Battle Of New Orleans
  4. - Roulette
  5. - Living Doll

July 22, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 22, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Personality
  2. - There Goes My Baby
  3. - You're So Fine
  4. - What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
  5. - There Is Something On Your Mind

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July 22, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 22, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Hamer

Starring: Alec Guinness, Bette Davis, Nicole Maurey, Irene Worth

The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Sidney Miller

Starring: Lou Costello, Dorothy Provine, Gale Gordon, Jimmy Conlin

The Tingler

The Tingler

Release year: 1959

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn, Darryl Hickman, Patricia Cutts

Country: United States of America

Blue Denim

Blue Denim

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Philip Dunne

Starring: Carol Lynley, Brandon De Wilde, Macdonald Carey, Marsha Hunt

Return of the Fly

Return of the Fly

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Vincent Price, Brett Halsey, David Frankham, John Sutton

July 22, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 22, 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:

Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Navneet Choujar

Wonderful World

Wonderful World

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kalle Max Hofmann

Something in the City

Something in the City

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Maclean Rogers

Long Shot

Long Shot

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

For Better or Worse

For Better or Worse

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jason Alexander

July 22, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 22, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

By:

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 …

Lady Chatterly'S Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterly'S Lover

By:

Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

By:

Mine Enemy Gets Older

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

By:

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.

The Years With Ross by James Thurber

The Years With Ross

By:

Harold Ross was America's most influential literary magazine and introduced America to many exciting talents, such as Robert Benchley and Alexander Woolcott.

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Who was the US President on July 22, 1959?

On July 22, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 22, 1959?

On July 22, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 22, 1959?

On July 22, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 22nd?

July 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of July. 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 July 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and libya-tunisia relations: a pilot was arrested by the tunisia ministry of defence after a l-39 albatros-equipped libyan warplane crashed onto a road in tunisia.
  • 2018 - Conflict in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber from isil kills 14 and injures more than 60 people at a checkpoint near hamid karzai airport. this attack occurs as afghan vice president abdul rashid dostum returns to afghanistan from more than a year of exile in turkey. dostum, his entourage and others are not wounded.
  • 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: 2017 temple mount crisis: the united nations security council will hold a session to discuss the increasing violence in jerusalem.

Find out more about July 22nd

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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 July 1959?

July 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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