Thursday April 23, 1959: on this day

April 23, 1959 was the 113th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 23, 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 April 23, 1959, who was born and died on April 23, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. The 400 Blows, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Focus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 1959?


April 23, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 113th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1959 can also be written as 4/23/1959 in the US and as 23/4/1959 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1959 in April 1959 calendar

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April 23, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 1959:

  • Destry rides again opens at imperial theater nyc for 472 performances

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April 23, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 23, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:30 pm and setting at 06:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1959.

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Who was born on April 23, 1959?


Famous people born on April 23, 1959:

  • Unity Dow

    Botswanan judge, author, and rights activist.

  • Terry Francona

    Coach.

  • Terri Luckhurst

    Lpga golfer.

  • Catherine Mary Stewart

    Actress.

  • Ryan Stiles

    Actor.

  • Jonathan Sagall
  • Carmen Summa
  • Mirella Izzo
  • Rob Taylor
  • Georgina Abela
  • Guy Allison
  • Leonardo Bitetto
  • Maria-Luise Rainer
  • Dan Frischman

Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 5 days old,

or 3388 weeks

or 23716 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 1959.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1959?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 23, 1959.

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April 23, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 1959:

  • Bak Jungyang

    Korean politician.

  • Ernst Felle

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

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April 23, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 1959:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 1959:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 1959:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 23, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 23, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come Softly To Me
  2. - Venus
  3. - Pink Shoe Laces
  4. - I Need Your Love Tonight
  5. - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I

April 23, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 23, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Side Saddle
  2. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  3. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  4. - Petite Fleur
  5. - As I Love You

April 23, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 23, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  2. - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
  3. - That's Why (I Love You So)
  4. - Almost Grown
  5. - Come Softly To Me

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April 23, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

Release year: 1959

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier, Guy Decomble

Country: United States of America

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alain Resnais

Starring: Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud

Country: United States of America

The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Peter Cushing, André Morell, Christopher Lee, Marla Landi

Country: United States of America

These Thousand Hills

These Thousand Hills

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Don Murray, Richard Egan, Lee Remick, Patricia Owens

The World of Apu

The World of Apu

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Starring: Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee

Country: United States of America

April 23, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:

Focus

Focus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

Lili

Lili

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Charles Walters

Border Patrol

Border Patrol

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum

The Scarf

The Scarf

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Neil Willoughby

April 23, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

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Mine Enemy Gets Older

My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas

My Brother Was An Only Child

By:

Douglas, Jack

Nautilus 90 North by William R. Anderson

Nautilus 90 North

By:

The first transpolar submarine journey from the Pacific Ocean into the Atlantic was commanded by the commander of the Nautilus. He relates the tension and excitement of the journey to the North Pole.

The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel

The Devil In Bucks County

By:

Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959

The Watch That Ends The Night by Hugh MacLennan

The Watch That Ends The Night

By:

George and Catherine Stewart share the burden of Catherine Stewart's heart disease. This could lead to her death at any moment.

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Who was the US President on April 23, 1959?

On April 23, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1959?

On April 23, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 1959?

On April 23, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

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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 April 1959?

April 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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