What happened on Wednesday November 25, 1959?

Here's what happened on November 25, 1959:

• First Bilateral Investment Treaty Signed A historic moment in international economic relations occurred when West Germany and Pakistan signed the world's first Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). This landmark agreement set a precedent for future international investment protocols, establishing mutual protections and frameworks for cross-border investments.
• Death of Gérard Philipe, French Actor Gérard Philipe, a prominent French actor known for his charismatic performances in theater and cinema, passed away at the young age of 37. He was a leading figure of French cinema in the 1940s and early 1950s, renowned for his roles in films like 'La Beauté du Diable' and 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'.
• Broadway Musical 'Once Upon a Mattress' Opens The comedic musical 'Once Upon a Mattress', starring Carol Burnett, premiered at the Alvin Theater in New York City. Based on the fairy tale 'The Princess and the Pea', the musical would go on to have a successful run of 460 performances.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Nov. 25, 1959

Newspapers from Nov. 25, 1959

November 25, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 329th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 25, 1959 can also be written as 11/25/1959 in the US and as 25/11/1959 in UK and Europe.

November 25, 1959 in November 1959 calendar

Famous people born on November 25, 1959:

• Charles Kennedy

  Prominent British Liberal Democrat politician who served as party leader from 1999 to 2006, known for his principled opposition to the Iraq...

• Harlem Désir

  French politician and European Parliament member with a diverse background, who served as the chair of the French Socialist Party from 2012,...

• Steve Rothery

  Renowned English guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with progressive rock band Marillion and side project The Wishing Tree.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on November 25th

Famous people died on November 25, 1959:

• Gérard Philipe

  Renowned French actor and stage director who was a major cultural icon of post-war French cinema.

• Ernest Jansen
• Robert Smyth McColl

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on November 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 25, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
3. Della Reese - Don't You Know
4. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
5. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 25, 1959 was Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
2. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
3. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
4. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 25, 1959 was Don't You Know by Della Reese, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Della Reese - Don't You Know
2. The Drifters - Dance With Me
3. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
4. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
5. Ruth Brown - I Don't Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 25th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 25, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 25, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:07 am and setting at 02:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.

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Someone born on November 25, 1959 is:

65 years 5 months old,

or 785 months and 8 days old,

or 3414 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23901 days old,

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

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 25th 2025.

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

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

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