What happened on Thursday December 24, 1959?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1959:

• Anti-Semitic Vandalism in Cologne Synagogue On December 24, 1959, a deeply disturbing act of anti-Semitic vandalism occurred when an unknown perpetrator painted a swastika on the synagogue in Cologne. This incident represented a troubling resurgence of Nazi-era hatred in postwar Germany, symbolizing the ongoing challenges of confronting and healing from the traumatic legacy of the Holocaust. The act shocked the local Jewish community and raised serious concerns about the persistence of anti-Semitic sentiments in German society, just 14 years after the end of World War II.
• Anti-Semitic Vandalism in Cologne Synagogue On December 24, 1959, a deeply disturbing act of anti-Semitic vandalism occurred when an unknown perpetrator painted a swastika on the synagogue in Cologne. This incident represented a troubling resurgence of Nazi-era hatred in postwar Germany, symbolizing the ongoing challenges of confronting and healing from the traumatic legacy of the Holocaust. The act shocked the local Jewish community and raised serious concerns about the persistence of anti-Semitic sentiments in German society, just 14 years after the end of World War II.

Events in 1959

December 24, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1959

Newspapers from Dec. 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 in December 1959 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1959:

• Lee Daniels

  Acclaimed American film director known for critically acclaimed movies like 'Precious' and 'The Butler', who has significantly influenced...

• Anil Kapoor

  Renowned Indian actor and producer, famous for Bollywood films and international crossover roles like in 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1959:

• William Cameron Forbes
• Federico Frigerio
• Edmund Goulding

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on December 24th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 24th 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 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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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1959 was Waning crescent.

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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Someone born on December 24, 1959 is:

65 years 3 months old,

or 783 months and 30 days old,

or 3408 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23862 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1959?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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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.

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