Friday January 23, 1959: on this day

January 23, 1959 was the 23rd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 23, 1959, who was born and died on January 23, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters), movies (e.g. Sleeping Beauty, directed by Clyde Geronimi), TV series (e.g. Face To Face) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 23, 1959?


January 23, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1959 can also be written as 1/23/1959 in the US and as 23/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:16 pm and setting at 06:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.

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Who was born on January 23, 1959?


Famous people born on January 23, 1959:

  • Didier Bourdon

    French comedian, actor, director of film, producer, and singer.

  • Cobin Collinsworth

    Cobin Collinsworth is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League.

  • Clive Bull

    English radio talk show host.

  • Earl Falconer

    British reggae bassist (ub40 - "red red wine").

  • Tyrone Power Jr in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actor ("shag").

  • Robert Funaro
  • Sergej Kopljakov
  • Amauri Ribeiro
  • Achim Buckenmaier
  • Ron Charles
  • Sandra Pisani
  • Yosi Domínguez

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

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


You are 65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 28 days old,

or 3404 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23829 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 23, 1959?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 23, 1959:

  • Daniel B. Cathcart
  • Ridolfo Mazzucconi

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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


Holidays on January 23, 1959:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 19th and January 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  2. - My Happiness
  3. - The Chipmunk Song
  4. - Donna
  5. - 16 Candles

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Only Make Believe
  2. - The Day The Rains Came
  3. - Hoots Mon
  4. - Baby Face
  5. - To Know Him Is To Love Him

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 23, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lonely Teardrops
  2. - Stagger Lee
  3. - A Lover's Question
  4. - Nobody But You
  5. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

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

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

Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Clyde Geronimi

Starring: Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton

Country: United States of America

The Law

The Law

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Pierre Brasseur, Marcello Mastroianni, Melina Mercouri

The Trap

The Trap

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Norman Panama

Starring: Richard Widmark, Lee J. Cobb, Tina Louise, Earl Holliman

The Last Blitzkrieg

The Last Blitzkrieg

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Arthur Dreifuss

Starring: Van Johnson, Kerwin Mathews, Dick York, Larry Storch

Room at the Top

Room at the Top

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jack Clayton

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears, Donald Wolfit

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Face to Face

Face to Face

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Lou Antonio

The Third Man

The Third Man

Release year: 1959

Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Our Mutual Friend

Our Mutual Friend

Release year: 1958

The Lost King

The Lost King

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Stephen Frears

All Aboard

All Aboard

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Fred Levine

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

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

Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden

Only In America

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Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

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The King Must Die by Mary Renault

The King Must Die

By:

This is the story of Theosus, mythical hero, who was slayer of monsters and abductor of princesses. He also became the king of Athens. These pages show him as a well-defined personality, brave, aggressive, and quick.

Herblock'S Special For Today by Herbert Block

Herblock'S Special For Today

By:

Hardcover hardcover book containing political cartoonist Herblock’s work through the years. His brilliant work during Watergate and Richard Nixon's fall is included.

On My Own by Eleanor Roosevelt

On My Own

By:

This volume is the story of the most beloved and loved woman of our time, the great and well-loved Franklin Delano. It covers her experiences over the past thirteen years.

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Who was the US President on January 23, 1959?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1959?

On January 23, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 23rd?

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

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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 January 1959?

January 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1959 calendar looked like.

Friday January 23, 1959