What happened on Friday August 28, 1959?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1959:

• Indonesia's Currency Redenomination Indonesia implemented a major currency reform, replacing 1,000 old Indonesian rupiahs with 100 'new' rupiahs to combat severe hyperinflation. This monetary policy was designed to stabilize the national economy and restore confidence in the Indonesian currency.
• Death of Bohuslav Martinů, Czech Composer Bohuslav Martinů, a renowned Czech composer of classical music, passed away. Known for his prolific output across various musical genres including symphonies, operas, and chamber music, Martinů was a significant figure in 20th-century classical music who spent much of his career in exile during World War II.

Events in 1959

August 28, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1959

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1959

August 28, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 240th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1959 can also be written as 8/28/1959 in the US and as 28/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1959:

• Brian Thompson

  American screenwriter and film producer known for his work in the entertainment industry, with experience in writing and producing for...

• Jeanette Winterson

  Acclaimed British novelist known for her innovative and groundbreaking literary works exploring themes of gender, sexuality, and identity.

• Yves Rossy

  Swiss inventor and jet pilot famous for developing and performing jet-powered wing flights, often referred to as the 'Jetman'.

• John Allen Nelson
• Haruhiko Mikimoto

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1959:

• Bohuslav Martinů

  Czech-american composer and pianist (d. 1959).

• Georges Lefebvre
• Raphael Lemkin

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. The Browns - The Three Bells
2. Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
3. Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue
4. Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
5. Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book

August 28, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
2. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
3. Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
4. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar
5. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy

August 28, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
3. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
4. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
5. Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 28, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 28, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:05 am and setting at 04:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1959.

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Someone born on August 28, 1959 is:

65 years 7 months old,

or 787 months and 26 days old,

or 3425 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23980 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1959?

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 28, 1959.

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