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About April 28th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: KLOE TV Channel 10 began broadcasting in Goodland, Kansas, on April 28, 1959. It was affiliated with CBS and served the Colby/Goodland area.
- 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: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder
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- 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:
- KLOE TV Channel 10 launches in Goodland, Kansas KLOE TV Channel 10 began broadcasting in Goodland, Kansas, on April 28, 1959. It was affiliated with CBS and served the Colby/Goodland area. source: en.wikipedia.org
April 28, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from April 1959
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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]()
Erhard LoretanRenowned Swiss mountaineer and journalist famous for his extraordinary alpine climbing achievements, particularly in extreme conditions and...
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Nicholas KristofProminent 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.
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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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Someone born on April 28, 1959 is:
67 years 2 months old,
or 806 months and 25 days old,
or 3508 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24558 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 1959?
There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 28th 2027.
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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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The history attached to April 28, 1959 includes KLOE TV Channel 10 launches in Goodland, Kansas, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around April 28, 1959 included “Come Softly To Me” by The Fleetwoods, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of April 28, 1959 included Some Like It Hot, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
April 28, 1959 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Erhard Loretan, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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