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March 26, 1959 was the 85th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is March 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 March 26, 1959, who was born and died on March 26, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 26, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Venus by Frankie Avalon), movies (e.g. Al Capone, directed by Richard Wilson), TV series (e.g. Great Expectations) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 26th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 26, 1959?
- March 26, 1959: What happened on that day?
- March 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 26, 1959?
- March 26, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- March 26, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- March 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 26, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 26, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on March 26, 1959?
What day of the week was March 26, 1959?
March 26, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 85th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 26, 1959 can also be written as 3/26/1959 in the US and as 26/3/1959 in UK and Europe.
March 26, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 26, 1959:
- Test debut for mushtaq mohammad versus west indies age 15 years 124 days.
March 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 26, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 26, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 26th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 26, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:43 pm and setting at 07:38 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1959.
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Who was born on March 26, 1959?
Famous people born on March 26, 1959:
- Chris Hansen
American correspondent and reporter.
- Carol Stuart
American lawyer and victim of homicide, shot in the head during a robbery on 10/23/1989 at 20:35, boston.
- David Delong in Portland
Oregon, usa; canadian tour golfer (1988 british columbia open).
- Rodolphe Modin
- Miller Puckette
- Marshall Burke
- Chris Whitten
- Efigenio Favier
- Jozef Lieckens
- Raimundo Amador
Whose famous birthday is on March 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 26th:
![Keira Knightley]()
Keira KnightleyKeira knightley is a british actress known for her roles in period dramas and blockbuster films such as pirates of the caribbean.
![Juliana Paes]()
Juliana PaesJuliana paes is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'india – a love story' and 'a favorita'.
![Steven Tyler]()
Steven TylerAerosmith was formed in 1970 by aerosmith, an american musician.
![Diana Ross]()
Diana RossAmerican singer and academy award nominated actress.
![Leslie Mann]()
Leslie MannLeslie mann is an american actress known for her roles in comedy films such as 'knocked up' and 'the 40-year-old virgin'.
![Leonard Nimoy]()
Leonard NimoyAmerican actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.
![James Caan]()
James CaanAmerican actor.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Richard Dawkins]()
Richard DawkinsBritish evolutionary biologist.
![Jennifer Grey]()
Jennifer GreyJennifer grey is an american actress best known for her role as baby in the iconic film dirty dancing.
March 26, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 1 month old,
or 781 months
or 3396 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23773 days old,
if you were born on March 26, 1959.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 26, 1959?
There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 26, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 26, 1959.
March 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 26, 1959:
- Raymond Chandler
Raymond Chandler was an American novelist and screenwriter who is considered a master of the hard-boiled detective fiction genre.
- Carl Enckell
- Montserrat Grases
What famous deaths happened on March 26th?
Famous deaths on March 26th:
![Jan Sterling]()
Jan SterlingAmerican actress who made her film debut in 1948 with "johnny belinda".
![Jean Stafford]()
Jean StaffordAmerican short-story writer, pulitzer prize winner in 1970.
![Sarah Bernhardt]()
Sarah BernhardtFrench stage actress, "the divine sarah", was a legend and world-famous.
![Walter Abel]()
Walter AbelAmerican actor and singer (d. 1987).
![Innocent Vareed Thekkethala]()
Innocent Vareed ThekkethalaIndian actor and politician (b. 1948).
![Richard Arlen]()
Richard ArlenActor (apache uprising and wings), dies aged 75.
![Jan Berry]()
Jan BerryAmerican singer-songwriter jan and dean (d. 2004).
- Lloyde George
British Prime Minister during World War I..
- Wake Whitman
Wake Whitman was a renowned American poet and novelist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 26th
March 26, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 26, 1959:
- Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii
- Zoroastrianism - Prophet Zoroaster's Birthday.
Saints celebrated on March 26, 1959:
- Saint Emmanuel (died 304)
- Saint Ludger
- Saint Larissa
March 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 26, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 23rd and March 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.
March 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 23rd and March 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- The Coasters - Charlie Brown
- David Seville - Alvin's Harmonica
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Thomas Wayne - Tragedy
March 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.
March 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 23rd and March 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Slim Dusty - A Pub With No Beer
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
March 26, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.
March 26, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 23rd and March 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
- The Coasters - Charlie Brown
- Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
- Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
March 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 26, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Al Capone
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Richard Wilson
Starring: Rod Steiger, Martin Balsam, Fay Spain, James Gregory
Country: United States of America
Gidget
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Starring: Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell
Country: United States of America
Stalingrad: Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever?
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Frank Wisbar
Starring: Joachim Hansen, Wilhelm Borchert, Wolfgang Preiss, Carl Lange
Archimède, le clochard
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Gilles Grangier
Starring: Jean Gabin, Darry Cowl, Bernard Blier, Dora Doll
The Lonely Sex
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Richard Hilliard
Starring: Leon Benedict, Mary Gonzalez, Karl Light, Jean Evans
March 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
Great Expectations
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Lili
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Charles Walters
Border Patrol
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum
The Scarf
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Neil Willoughby
As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Hardy Martins
March 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 26, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nautilus 90 North
By: William R. Anderson
The first transpolar submarine journey from the Pacific Ocean into the Atlantic was commanded by the commander of the Nautilus. He relates the tension and excitement of the journey to the North Pole.
Elizabeth The Great
By: Elizabeth Jenkins
This is a fascinating study of the Queen's and her court, their daily lives, concerns, topics for conversation, meals, living conditions, travels and successes, that places them in the historical context of 16th century.
Henderson The Rain King
By: Saul Bellow
It blazes as brightly and scintillatingly like a forest fire. It is alive. There is a great desire to live more fully.
Who was the US President on March 26, 1959?
On March 26, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 26, 1959?
On March 26, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 26, 1959?
On March 26, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about March 26th?
March 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of March. 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 March 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni civil war: a strike in north-west yemen kills seven people and injures eight more at a hospital. it occurred at a time when staff and patients were arriving.
- 2018 - Terrorism in britain: six alleged members from the banned neo nazi group national action appear before a court. one person is accused of plotting to murder mp rosie cooper, while another is charged with inciting death.
- 2017 - After hitting a powerline near kramatorsk in donetsk oblast and crashing into it, a mi-2 transport helicopter from ukraine crashed, killing all five crew members.
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 March 1959?
March 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
