What happened on Monday November 23, 1959?

Here's what happened on November 23, 1959:

• De Gaulle's Vision of a United Europe French President Charles de Gaulle delivered a landmark speech in Strasbourg, articulating his ambitious vision of a unified Europe stretching 'from the Atlantic to the Urals', symbolizing a geopolitical perspective that transcended the Cold War divisions of the time.
• Broadway Musical 'Fiorello!' Premieres The musical 'Fiorello!' opened at the Broadhurst Theater in New York City, launching a successful run of 796 performances. The musical, which celebrated the life of New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, would go on to win multiple Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Nov. 23, 1959

Newspapers from Nov. 23, 1959

November 23, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 327th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 1959 can also be written as 11/23/1959 in the US and as 23/11/1959 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 1959 in November 1959 calendar

Famous people born on November 23, 1959:

• Dominique Dunne

  Actress known for her role in 'Poltergeist' who tragically was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, becoming a symbol of domestic violence...

• Maxwell Caulfield

  British-American actor famous for his roles in 'Grease 2' and 'The Boys Next Door', a notable performer in film and television during the...

• Eduardo Risso

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on November 23rd

Famous people died on November 23, 1959:

• Agostino Burgarella
• Lina Pasini Vitale

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on November 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
3. Della Reese - Don't You Know
4. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
5. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 23, 1959 was Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
2. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
3. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
4. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 23, 1959 was Don't You Know by Della Reese, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Della Reese - Don't You Know
2. The Drifters - Dance With Me
3. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
4. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
5. Ruth Brown - I Don't Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:03 pm and setting at 01:04 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 23, 1959

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Someone born on November 23, 1959 is:

65 years 5 months old,

or 785 months and 16 days old,

or 3415 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23909 days old,

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

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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

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

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