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see horoscope and birth chart for April 28, 1959What happened on Tuesday April 28, 1959?
About April 28th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: KPLR TV, an independent television station, commenced broadcasting in Saint Louis, Missouri. As an independent channel, it would provide alternative programming not tied to a specific network, offering viewers more diverse entertainment options.
- Day of the week: April 28th, 1959 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods
- #1 UK song: Side Saddle by Russ Conway
- Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright
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Table of contents
- April 28, 1959: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 28, 1959?
- Who was born on April 28, 1959?
- April 28, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- April 28, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 28, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 28, 1959?
- Back in 1959
April 28, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 28, 1959:
- KPLR TV Channel 11 Debuts in Saint Louis, Missouri KPLR TV, an independent television station, commenced broadcasting in Saint Louis, Missouri. As an independent channel, it would provide alternative programming not tied to a specific network, offering viewers more diverse entertainment options.
- KLOE TV Channel 10 Launches in Goodland, Kansas KLOE TV, a CBS affiliate, began broadcasting in Goodland, Kansas, expanding local television coverage in the rural Midwestern region. This launch represented the continued growth of television infrastructure in smaller communities during the late 1950s.
- No Significant Historical Events No notable historical events were recorded for this specific date based on available sources.
April 28, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 28, 1959?
April 28, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 118th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 28, 1959 can also be written as 4/28/1959 in the US and as 28/4/1959 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 28, 1959?
Famous people born on April 28, 1959:
- Erhard Loretan
Renowned Swiss mountaineer and journalist famous for his extraordinary alpine climbing achievements, particularly in extreme conditions and...
- Nicholas Kristof
Prominent New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his in-depth reporting on global social issues, human...
April 28, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 28, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 28, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
- The Virtues - Guitar Boogie Shuffle
April 28, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
April 28, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
- The Skyliners - Since I Don't Have You
- Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
April 28, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 28, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 28, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 28, 1959 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 April 28, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:44 am and setting at 12:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1959.
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Your place in the Universe on April 28, 1959
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Someone born on April 28, 1959 is:
66 years and 16 days old,
or 792 months and 16 days old,
or 3446 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24123 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 1959?
There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 28th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 28, 1959.
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