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December 24, 1959 was the 358th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 24, 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 December 24, 1959, who was born and died on December 24, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell), movies (e.g. Our Man in Havana, directed by Carol Reed), TV series (e.g. The Secret Garden) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 24, 1959?
- December 24, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 24, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 24, 1959?
- December 24, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 24, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- December 24, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 24, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- December 24, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 24, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 24, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 24, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on December 24, 1959?
What day of the week was December 24, 1959?
December 24, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 358th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 24, 1959 can also be written as 12/24/1959 in the US and as 24/12/1959 in UK and Europe.
December 24, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 24, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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December 24, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 24, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:03 am and setting at 01:24 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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Who was born on December 24, 1959?
Famous people born on December 24, 1959:
![Lee Daniels]()
Lee DanielsDirector.
- Theo Paphitis
British entrepreneur known for his appearances on Dragons' Den.
- Chris Blackhurst
English journalist.
- Anil Kapoor
Indian producer and actor.
- Keith Deller
English darts player.
- Michaela Noll
- Franco Panizza
- Jesús Purizaga
- Angelo Scuri
- Stefano Sannino
- Tom Schneider
- Shpëtim Duro
- Perry Lang
- Kevin Magee
- Emanuela Da Ros
- Diane Tell
Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:
![Ricky Martin]()
Ricky MartinPuerto-rican singer.
![Ava Gardner]()
Ava GardnerAmerican actress.
![Stephenie Meyer]()
Stephenie MeyerYoung adult author.
![Mark Valley]()
Mark ValleyAmerican actor.
![Diedrich Bader]()
Diedrich BaderAmerican actor.
![Satomi Ishihara]()
Satomi IshiharaJapanese actress.
![Lynn Chen]()
Lynn ChenLynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.
![Clarence Gilyard]()
Clarence GilyardClarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.
![Ruth Chatterton]()
Ruth ChattertonAmerican actress, writer, and pilot.
![Jason Miller]()
Jason MillerMma fighter.
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December 24, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 4 months old,
or 772 months and 1 day old,
or 3357 weeks
or 23499 days old,
if you were born on December 24, 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 December 24, 1959?
There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 24, 1959.
December 24, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 24, 1959:
- William Cameron Forbes
- Federico Frigerio
- Edmund Goulding
- Holger Wederkinch
What famous deaths happened on December 24th?
Famous deaths on December 24th:
![Jack Klugman]()
Jack KlugmanJack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
![Harold Pinter]()
Harold PinterBritish playwright, screenwriter, and poet.
![Peter Lawford]()
Peter LawfordBritish-american star with 57 films and several tv series.
![Norma Talmadge]()
Norma TalmadgeAmerican actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.
![Charles Durning]()
Charles DurningAmerican singer and actor (d. 2012).
![Liz Smith]()
Liz SmithAmerican journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.
![Ian Hendry]()
Ian HendryActor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.
- Elener Adams
Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.
- Sharbel
Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.
- Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.
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December 24, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 24, 1959:
- December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
- It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
- In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
- The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
December 24, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 24, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
- Frankie Avalon - Why
- Marty Robbins - El Paso
- Miss Toni Fisher - The Big Hurt
- Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
December 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat
December 24, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 24, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 24, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
- The Spacemen - The Clouds
- Sammy Turner - Always
- Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
December 24, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 24, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Our Man in Havana
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Carol Reed
Starring: Alec Guinness, Maureen O'Hara, Burl Ives, Ernie Kovacs
Country: United States of America
Anari
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Starring: Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Lalita Pawar, Shubha Khote
Dhool Ka Phool
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Mala Sinha, Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna
Heller in Pink Tights
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Cukor
Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Margaret O'Brien, Steve Forrest
The Immoral Mr. Teas
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Russ Meyer
Starring: Bill Teas, Ann Peters, Marilyn Wesley, Michele Roberts
December 24, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:
The Secret Garden
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Owen Smith
Oliver Twist
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Hudson's Bay
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Irving Pichel
On the Spot
Release year: 1959
Showtime
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom Dey
December 24, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 24, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Station Wagon In Spain
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
Station Wagon in Spain 1959 BCE by Francis Parkinson Keyes Farrar Straus & Cudahy published a hardcover with a dust jacket of 224 pages.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
The Devil'S Advocate
By: Morris L. West
The Vatican sends a terminally ill English priest to Italy to investigate the story of a local hero, reputed miracle worker, and to inquire into his life.
Who was the US President on December 24, 1959?
On December 24, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1959?
On December 24, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 24, 1959?
On December 24, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 24th?
December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:
- 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
- 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
- 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.
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 December 1959?
December 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
