What happened on Thursday April 23, 1959?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1959:

• Panamanian Government Accuses John Wayne of Political Interference The press secretary of Panamanian President Ernesto de la Guardia publicly accused American actor John Wayne of financing an anti-government campaign. This incident highlighted the complex political tensions and potential foreign influence in Panamanian politics during the late 1950s.
• Britain's First Heliport Opens in London The first dedicated heliport in Britain was inaugurated in London, marking a significant milestone in urban transportation infrastructure. This development represented an innovative approach to mobility, enabling helicopter travel and demonstrating the growing importance of vertical flight technology in urban settings.
• Broadway Musical 'Destry Rides Again' Premieres The musical 'Destry Rides Again' opened at the Imperial Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 472 performances. Based on a Western film, the musical showcased the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the late 1950s and the popularity of Western-themed entertainment.

Events in 1959

April 23, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1959

Newspapers from Apr. 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

Famous people born on April 23, 1959:

• Ryan Stiles

  Renowned comedian and actor famous for his work on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and multiple comedy shows.

• Terry Francona

  Highly successful Major League Baseball manager who led the Boston Red Sox to two World Series championships.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on April 23rd

Famous people died on April 23, 1959:

• Bak Jungyang

  Korean politician.

• Ernst Felle

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on April 23rd

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.

1. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
2. Frankie Avalon - Venus
3. Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
4. Elvis Presley - I Need Your Love Tonight
5. Elvis Presley - (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.

1. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
2. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
3. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
5. Shirley Bassey - 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 music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
2. Sam Cooke - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
3. Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
4. Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
5. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Someone born on April 23, 1959 is:

66 years 1 month old,

or 793 months

or 3448 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24137 days old,

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

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

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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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