Friday October 23, 1959: on this day

October 23, 1959 was the 296th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 23, 1959, who was born and died on October 23, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. The Wreck of the Mary Deare, directed by Michael Anderson), TV series (e.g. Not For Hire) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 23, 1959?


October 23, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 296th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1959 can also be written as 10/23/1959 in the US and as 23/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1959 in October 1959 calendar

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October 23, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1959:

  • Chinese troops move into india, 17 die

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

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

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 10:28 pm and setting at 01:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1959.

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Who was born on October 23, 1959?


Famous people born on October 23, 1959:

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Weird Al Yankovic

    Weird al yankovic is a comedic musician known for his parodies of popular songs and his accordion playing.

  • Al Yankovic

    Famous for his humorous parodies of popular songs.

  • Yankovic (Weird Al)

    American singer-songwriter, comedian, and actor.

  • Weird Al

    American comedian, singer and actor.

  • Frédéric Andréi
  • Antonio Baiocco
  • Walter Pichler
  • Vernon Smith
  • Atanas Komšev
  • Samuel Marshall «Sam» Raimi
  • Alfred Matthew «Weird Al» Yankovic

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

  • Jessica Stroup
    Jessica Stroup

    Jessica stroup is an american actress known for her role as erin silver on the television series 90210.

  • Stan Walker
    Stan Walker

    Recording artist and actor from australia/new zealand.

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


You are 64 years 5 months old,

or 773 months and 6 days old,

or 3362 weeks

or 23534 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 23, 1959?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 23, 1959:

  • George Bouzianis

    Greek painter (born 1885).

  • Gerda Lundequist

    Swedish actress (born in 1871).

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd

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


Holidays on October 23, 1959:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

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

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

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
  3. - Mr. Blue
  4. - Teen Beat
  5. - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

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

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

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Here Comes Summer
  3. - ('Til) I Kissed You
  4. - Only Sixteen
  5. - Sea Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1959 was You Better Know It by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

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

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

  1. - You Better Know It
  2. - Poison Ivy
  3. - Sea Of Love
  4. - I Loves You, Porgy
  5. - Broken-Hearted Melody

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

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

The Wreck of the Mary Deare

The Wreck of the Mary Deare

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Michael Redgrave, Emlyn Williams

Edge of Eternity

Edge of Eternity

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Victoria Shaw, Mickey Shaughnessy, Edgar Buchanan

Solomon and Sheba

Solomon and Sheba

Release year: 1959

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan

Country: United States of America

The House of the Seven Hawks

The House of the Seven Hawks

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Robert Taylor, Nicole Maurey, Linda Christian, Donald Wolfit

Beast from Haunted Cave

Beast from Haunted Cave

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Michael Forest, Sheila Noonan, Frank Wolff, Wally Campo

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Not for Hire

Not for Hire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mike Cajuin

Country: United States of America

Shotgun Slade

Shotgun Slade

Release year: 1959

Country: United States of America

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Dennis the Menace

Dennis the Menace

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Nick Castle

Five Fingers

Five Fingers

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kevin Barker

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

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

The War Lover by John Hersey

The War Lover

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THE WAR LOVER tells the story of Buzz Morrow, a pilot who loves war and military duty. Hersey argues that wars are only possible because of men like Buzz, who enjoy them.

Groucho And Me by Groucho Marx

Groucho And Me

By:

Groucho tells Groucho's story of the Marx Brothers, their poverty in New York's Upper East Side. He has impeccable timing, hilarious humor, irreverent humor and a great sense of the absurd.

The Lotus Eaters by Gerald Green

The Lotus Eaters

By:

Fast shipping, usually the same day.

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

Station Wagon In Spain by Frances Parkinson Keyes

Station Wagon In Spain

By:

Station Wagon in Spain 1959 BCE by Francis Parkinson Keyes Farrar Straus & Cudahy published a hardcover with a dust jacket of 224 pages.

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Who was the US President on October 23, 1959?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 23, 1959?

On October 23, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 23rd?

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

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

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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 October 1959?

October 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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