What happened on Saturday January 24, 1959?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1959:

• Birth of Nastassja Kinski Nastassja Kinski, a renowned German-born actress who would later become an international film star, was born on this date. She would go on to have a significant career in cinema, known for her striking beauty and compelling performances.
• Longest Bicycle Tour in History Begins Walter Stolle, a German adventurer, embarked on an extraordinary bicycle journey that would become the longest continuous bicycle tour ever recorded. Starting on this date, Stolle's epic expedition would span nearly 18 years, covering thousands of miles and demonstrating remarkable human endurance and passion for exploration.
• WHCT TV Channel 18 Launches in Hartford Independent television station WHCT Channel 18 began broadcasting in Hartford, Connecticut, expanding local media options and contributing to the growing television landscape of the late 1950s.
• Broadway Musical Concludes Short Run A theatrical production featuring the collaborative work of Comden & Green concluded its brief run at the John Golden Theatre in New York City after 38 performances, marking a modest chapter in Broadway's rich theatrical history.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1959

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 1959

January 24, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 24th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1959 can also be written as 1/24/1959 in the US and as 24/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

Famous people born on January 24, 1959:

• Vic Reeves

  A renowned British comedian and television presenter famous for his surreal comedy duo with Bob Mortimer, known for their unique and...

• Nastassja Kinski

  A renowned German actress who gained international fame in the 1980s, known for her striking beauty and memorable roles in art house and...

• Michel Preud'homme

  A distinguished Belgian football goalkeeper who later became a successful football manager, known for his exceptional skills and tactical...

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1959:

• Jean Lhermitte

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on January 24th

January 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
2. Connie Francis - My Happiness
3. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
4. Ritchie Valens - Donna
5. The Crests - 16 Candles

January 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came
3. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
4. Little Richard - Baby Face
5. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him

January 24, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
3. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
4. Dee Clark - Nobody But You
5. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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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 24, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:18 pm and setting at 07:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 1959

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Someone born on January 24, 1959 is:

66 years 3 months old,

or 795 months and 20 days old,

or 3459 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24217 days old,

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

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 24, 1959.

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