What happened on Thursday September 24, 1959?

Here's what happened on September 24, 1959:

• British Parliamentary Election Announcement British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan officially announced new elections for the House of Commons. The parliamentary elections were scheduled for October 8, with the current Parliament set to be dissolved on September 18. The election would determine the composition of the 630 seats in the House of Commons, representing a significant moment in British democratic process.
• British Parliamentary Election Announcement British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan officially announced new elections for the House of Commons. The parliamentary elections were scheduled for October 8, with the current Parliament set to be dissolved on September 18. The election would determine the composition of the 630 seats in the House of Commons, representing a significant moment in British democratic process.
• Wild Horse Protection Act Signed U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a landmark bill to protect wild mustangs, making it a federal offense to use aircraft or motorized vehicles when hunting wild horses and burros on public lands. The legislation was the result of persistent advocacy by Velma Bronn Johnston, a passionate conservationist from Wadsworth, Nevada, affectionately known as 'Wild Horse Annie', who successfully lobbied Congress to safeguard these iconic American animals.
• Wild Horse Protection Act Signed U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a landmark bill to protect wild mustangs, making it a federal offense to use aircraft or motorized vehicles when hunting wild horses and burros on public lands. The legislation was the result of persistent advocacy by Velma Bronn Johnston, a passionate conservationist from Wadsworth, Nevada, affectionately known as 'Wild Horse Annie', who successfully lobbied Congress to safeguard these iconic American animals.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Sep. 24, 1959

Newspapers from Sep. 24, 1959

September 24, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 267th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1959 can also be written as 9/24/1959 in the US and as 24/9/1959 in UK and Europe.

September 24, 1959 in September 1959 calendar

Famous people born on September 24, 1959:

• Jason Alexander

  Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, and director best known for his iconic role as George Costanza in the legendary sitcom Seinfeld.

• Theo Paphitis

  Prominent British businessman and entrepreneur known for his appearances on the TV show Dragons' Den and successful investments in retail...

• Steve Whitmire

  Renowned American puppeteer best known for performing Kermit the Frog and other Muppet characters after Jim Henson's death, continuing the...

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on September 24th

Famous people died on September 24, 1959:

• Manuel Lezaeta Acharán
• Sigismondo Martini

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on September 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 24, 1959 was Sleep Walk by Santo and Johnny, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
2. The Browns - The Three Bells
3. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
4. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
5. Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1959 was Only Sixteen by Craig Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
2. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
3. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
4. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
5. Russ Conway - China Tea

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 24, 1959 was I Want To Walk You Home by Fats Domino, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
2. Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy
3. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
4. Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
5. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 24, 1959 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 24, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:59 pm and setting at 02:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1959.

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Someone born on September 24, 1959 is:

65 years 7 months old,

or 787 months and 20 days old,

or 3424 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23974 days old,

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

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 24th 2025.

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

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

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