Saturday December 26, 1959: on this day

December 26, 1959 was the 360th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 26, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 26, 1959, who was born and died on December 26, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell), movies (e.g. Our Man in Havana, directed by Carol Reed), TV series (e.g. The Secret Garden) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 1959?


December 26, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 360th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1959 can also be written as 12/26/1959 in the US and as 26/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

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December 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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

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December 26, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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December 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:20 am and setting at 02:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.

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Who was born on December 26, 1959?


Famous people born on December 26, 1959:

  • Gianluca Di Marzio

    Renowned Italian sports journalist known for his transfer market news coverage.

  • Kōji Morimoto

    Japanese animator and director.

  • Wang Lijun

    Chinese politician and police officer.

  • Hans Nielsen

    Danish motorcycle racer.

  • Lesley Tomlinson in Derbyshire

    England; cyclist (olympics-1996).

  • Michael P. Anderson

    Astronaut.

  • Wolfgang Rolff
  • Dan Caldwell
  • Carmine Degennaro
  • Elena Basile
  • Fabienne Babe
  • Nobuko Jashima
  • Francesco Laratta
  • Pasquale Mari
  • Chuck Mosley
  • Lilita Carrió
  • Luis Eduardo Motoa

Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

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December 26, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 23 days old,

or 3355 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23490 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1959?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 26, 1959.

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December 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 1959:

  • Jack Tresadern

    English footballer and manager (b. 1890).

  • Alberto Colantuoni
  • Vito Mario Stampacchia
  • Pierre de Gaulle

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

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December 26, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 1959:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heartaches By The Number
  2. - Why
  3. - El Paso
  4. - The Big Hurt
  5. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

December 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What Do You Want?
  2. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  3. - Oh Carol
  4. - Travellin' Light
  5. - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

December 26, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 26, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - So Many Ways
  2. - Come Into My Heart
  3. - The Clouds
  4. - Always
  5. - Talk That Talk

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December 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Our Man in Havana

Our Man in Havana

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Alec Guinness, Maureen O'Hara, Burl Ives, Ernie Kovacs

Country: United States of America

Anari

Anari

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring: Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Lalita Pawar, Shubha Khote

Dhool Ka Phool

Dhool Ka Phool

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Mala Sinha, Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna

Heller in Pink Tights

Heller in Pink Tights

Release year: 1959

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Margaret O'Brien, Steve Forrest

The Immoral Mr. Teas

The Immoral Mr. Teas

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Russ Meyer

Starring: Bill Teas, Ann Peters, Marilyn Wesley, Michele Roberts

December 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Owen Smith

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

December 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 26, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Station Wagon In Spain by Frances Parkinson Keyes

Station Wagon In Spain

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Station Wagon in Spain 1959 BCE by Francis Parkinson Keyes Farrar Straus & Cudahy published a hardcover with a dust jacket of 224 pages.

The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan

The Longest Day

By:

This is the classic account of the Allied invasion in Normandy.

Adventurous Alliance by Louise Hall Tharp

Adventurous Alliance

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Boston published Biography

Too Many Ghosts by Paul Gallico

Too Many Ghosts

By:

Too Many Ghosts, 1959 BCE by Paul Gallico. Published by Doubleday & Company, hardcover, 288 pages.

The War Lover by John Hersey

The War Lover

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THE WAR LOVER tells the story of Buzz Morrow, a pilot who loves war and military duty. Hersey argues that wars are only possible because of men like Buzz, who enjoy them.

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Who was the US President on December 26, 1959?

On December 26, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1959?

On December 26, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 1959?

On December 26, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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What happened in 1959?

1959 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
  • Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
  • WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting

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What was the calendar for December 1959?

December 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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