What happened on Wednesday December 23, 1959?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1959:

• Early Heart Transplant Research at Stanford University Dr. Richard Lower, a pioneering heart surgeon at Stanford University, conducted groundbreaking research in heart transplantation. This early experimental procedure was a significant milestone in medical science, laying the groundwork for future advancements in cardiac surgery and organ transplantation.
• Death of Edward Halifax, British Diplomat and Viceroy of India Edward Halifax, a prominent British statesman and diplomat who served as Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943, passed away at the age of 78. Halifax was a key figure in British politics during the interwar and early World War II period, known for his diplomatic roles and involvement in international affairs.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1959

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1959

December 23, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 357th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1959 can also be written as 12/23/1959 in the US and as 23/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1959:

• Demet Akbağ

  Prominent Turkish actress and comedian who has been a significant figure in Turkish cinema and television for several decades.

• Luis Suárez

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1959:

• I conte di Halifax Edward Wood

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on December 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
2. Frankie Avalon - Why
3. Marty Robbins - El Paso
4. Miss Toni Fisher - The Big Hurt
5. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
2. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
3. Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
4. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
5. Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
3. The Spacemen - The Clouds
4. Sammy Turner - Always
5. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 23, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:58 pm and setting at 12:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1959

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Someone born on December 23, 1959 is:

65 years 4 months old,

or 784 months and 20 days old,

or 3411 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23883 days old,

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

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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

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

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