What happened on Monday June 22, 1959?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1959:

• First Multinational Nuclear Security Treaty Takes Effect A groundbreaking multinational treaty on nuclear security came into force, marking a significant milestone in international efforts to manage and control nuclear technologies during the Cold War period.
• Vanguard SLV-6 Satellite Launch Failure NASA's Vanguard SLV-6 satellite launch attempt failed, highlighting the challenges and complexities of early space exploration during the Cold War era.
• Sandy Koufax Strikes Out 16 Philadelphia Phillies In a remarkable pitching performance, Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers set a record by striking out 16 Philadelphia Phillies batters in a single game, showcasing his exceptional skill as a pitcher.
• "Along Came Jones" by Coasters Peaks on Music Charts The popular song "Along Came Jones" by the Coasters reached its peak position at number 9 on the music charts, reflecting the band's musical popularity in the late 1950s.
• "Class" by Chubby Checker Reaches Charts Chubby Checker's song "Class" peaked at number 38 on the music charts, contributing to the vibrant rock and roll music scene of the late 1950s.
• Eddie Lubanski Bowls Two Perfect Games Bowling enthusiast Eddie Lubanski achieved a remarkable feat by bowling two consecutive perfect games, demonstrating exceptional skill and precision in the sport.

Events in 1959

June 22, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1959

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1959

June 22, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1959 can also be written as 6/22/1959 in the US and as 22/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1959:

• Nicola Sirkis

  French singer and frontman of the influential pop-rock band Indochine, known for their distinctive sound inspired by The Cure and Belgian...

• Eddie Kidd

  Legendary British stunt motorcycle rider famous for his daring jumps and record-breaking performances.

• Daniel Xuereb

  French soccer striker who played for RC Lens and represented the French national football team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

• Pol Van Den Driessche
• Ed Viesturs

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on June 22nd

Famous people died on June 22, 1959:

• Hermann Brill

  German educator and politician, 8th minister-president of thuringia (b. 1895).

• Karl Jäger

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on June 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
2. Lloyd Price - Personality
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
5. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
3. The Fiestas - So Fine
4. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
5. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 08:39 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 22, 1959

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Someone born on June 22, 1959 is:

65 years 10 months old,

or 790 months and 12 days old,

or 3436 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24058 days old,

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

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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

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

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