What happened on Thursday June 25, 1959?

Here's what happened on June 25, 1959:

• Eamon de Valera Becomes President of Ireland Eamon de Valera was democratically elected as the third President of Ireland, marking a significant moment in the country's political history. A prominent political leader and key figure in Ireland's independence movement, de Valera brought extensive experience in governance and national leadership to the presidential role.
• Charles Starkweather Executed for Serial Murders Charles Starkweather, a notorious serial killer who committed 11 murders across Nebraska and Wyoming in 1957-1958, was executed by electrocution. His killing spree with girlfriend Caril Ann Fugate shocked the American public and became a significant criminal case that highlighted issues of violence and criminal psychology in the late 1950s.

Events in 1959

June 25, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 25, 1959

Newspapers from Jun. 25, 1959

June 25, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 176th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 25, 1959 can also be written as 6/25/1959 in the US and as 25/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 25, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

Famous people born on June 25, 1959:

• Marc Guillemot

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on June 25th

Famous people died on June 25, 1959:

• Charles Starkweather

  Infamous American serial killer who, at age 18, went on a murder-robbery spree with his 13-year-old girlfriend Caril Ann Fugate through...

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on June 25th

June 25, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 25, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
2. Lloyd Price - Personality
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
5. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City

June 25, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 25, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Russ Conway - Roulette
2. Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
5. Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long

June 25, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 25, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
3. The Fiestas - So Fine
4. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
5. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 25th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 25, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 25, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 25, 1959 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 25, 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 June 25, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 11:19 pm and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on June 25, 1959

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Someone born on June 25, 1959 is:

65 years 10 months old,

or 790 months and 9 days old,

or 3436 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24055 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 25, 1959?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 25, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 25, 1959.

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