What happened on Saturday October 24, 1959?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1959:

• Cuba Nationalizes American Investments On October 24, 1959, the Cuban government under Fidel Castro's leadership enacted Law 851, which resulted in the comprehensive nationalization of approximately 150 American-owned properties and businesses. This sweeping economic measure targeted a wide range of American investments, including luxury hotels, gambling establishments (casinos), and recreational facilities like racetracks. The action was a significant escalation of Cuba's revolutionary economic policy, dramatically reducing American economic influence in the country and marking a critical moment in Cold War-era tensions between the United States and Cuba.
• Cuba Nationalizes American Investments On October 24, 1959, the Cuban government under Fidel Castro's leadership enacted Law 851, which resulted in the comprehensive nationalization of approximately 150 American-owned properties and businesses. This sweeping economic measure targeted a wide range of American investments, including luxury hotels, gambling establishments (casinos), and recreational facilities like racetracks. The action was a significant escalation of Cuba's revolutionary economic policy, dramatically reducing American economic influence in the country and marking a critical moment in Cold War-era tensions between the United States and Cuba.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1959

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1959

October 24, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 297th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1959 can also be written as 10/24/1959 in the US and as 24/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1959 in October 1959 calendar

Famous people born on October 24, 1959:

• Sam Raimi

  Acclaimed film director famous for the Spider-Man trilogy, Evil Dead series, and influential work in horror and superhero genres.

• Al Yankovic

  Renowned American musical comedian and parody artist famous for creating humorous and satirical versions of popular songs.

• Rowland S Howard

  Influential Australian guitarist known for his work with the post-punk band The Birthday Party, recognized as a significant figure in...

• Nancy Grace

  Prominent American television journalist, legal commentator, and former prosecutor known for her true crime coverage.

• Dominique Baert

  French politician representing the Nord region, active in the Socialist Party and serving in the National Assembly of France.

• Michelle Lujan Grisham

  American lawyer and politician serving as the Governor of New Mexico, known for her progressive policies and advocacy.

• Yakov Kreizberg
• Dave Meltzer
• Brad Johnson

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on October 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
3. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
4. Sandy Nelson - Teen Beat
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
3. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
4. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
5. Marty Wilde - Sea Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1959 was You Better Know It by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Jackie Wilson - You Better Know It
2. The Coasters - Poison Ivy
3. Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
4. Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy
5. Sarah Vaughan - Broken-Hearted Melody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:20 pm and setting at 01:22 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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Your place in the Universe on October 24, 1959

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Someone born on October 24, 1959 is:

65 years 6 months old,

or 786 months and 20 days old,

or 3420 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23944 days old,

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

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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

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

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