Wednesday January 28, 1959: on this day

January 28, 1959 was the 28th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 28, 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 January 28, 1959, who was born and died on January 28, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters), movies (e.g. The Journey, directed by Anatole Litvak), TV series (e.g. The Scarf) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 1959?


January 28, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 28th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1959 can also be written as 1/28/1959 in the US and as 28/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

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January 28, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1959:

  • Soviet union wins 62-37 for first international basketball loss by us.

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January 28, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 28, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 28, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 09:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1959.

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Who was born on January 28, 1959?


Famous people born on January 28, 1959:

  • Frank Darabont

    American director and producer.

  • Burkhard Dallwitz

    German-born composer.

  • Shaun Belcher

    British poet, artist, and lecturer in art.

  • Dave Sharp

    English guitarist (the alarm the hard travelers, and aor spirit of the alarm).

  • Dominique Sigaud
  • Roberto Russo
  • Leif Shiras
  • Ana María Sánchez de Ríos
  • Patrizio Oliva
  • José Gómez
  • Mladen Pralija
  • Eugen Bejinariu
  • Renaat Landuyt
  • Gao Xiumin
  • Frank Darabont (Darabont Ferenc Árpád

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 2 months old,

or 782 months and 27 days old,

or 3404 weeks

or 23828 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 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 January 28, 1959?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

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

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

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January 28, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 1959:

  • Walter Beall

    American baseball player (born 1899).

  • Viktor Joseph Keldorfer

    Composer dies at 85.

  • Joseph Sprinzak

    At age 73, speaker of israel knesset (1949-1959),.

  • Johannes Kleiman
  • Giuseppe Zelocchi

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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January 28, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 1959:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 26th and February 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 28, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  2. - My Happiness
  3. - Donna
  4. - 16 Candles
  5. - Stagger Lee

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 28, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Only Make Believe
  2. - The Day The Rains Came
  3. - Hoots Mon
  4. - Baby Face
  5. - To Know Him Is To Love Him

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 28, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lonely Teardrops
  2. - Stagger Lee
  3. - Try Me
  4. - Nobody But You
  5. - A Lover's Question

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January 28, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Journey

The Journey

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Jason Robards, Robert Morley

Country: United States of America

Die Halbzarte

Die Halbzarte

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Romy Schneider, Carlos Thompson, Magda Schneider, Josef Meinrad

Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Clyde Geronimi

Starring: Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton

Country: United States of America

The Law

The Law

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Pierre Brasseur, Marcello Mastroianni, Melina Mercouri

The Trap

The Trap

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Norman Panama

Starring: Richard Widmark, Lee J. Cobb, Tina Louise, Earl Holliman

January 28, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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 Scarf

The Scarf

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Neil Willoughby

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Hardy Martins

Face to Face

Face to Face

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Lou Antonio

The Third Man

The Third Man

Release year: 1959

Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

All Aboard

All Aboard

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Fred Levine

January 28, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

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The Mountain Is Young by Han Suyin

The Mountain Is Young

By:

Ann abandons her passionate marriage to John Ford, a colonial civil servant. She travels to Kathmandu on a journey of self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and rekindles her love for John Ford.

The King Must Die by Mary Renault

The King Must Die

By:

This is the story of Theosus, mythical hero, who was slayer of monsters and abductor of princesses. He also became the king of Athens. These pages show him as a well-defined personality, brave, aggressive, and quick.

The Proud Possessors by Aline B. Saarinen

The Proud Possessors

By:

The Proud Owners: The lives and times of some adventurous [Hardcover] Jan 01, 1958 SAARINEN.Aline B. ...

Breakfast At Tiffany'S by Truman Capote

Breakfast At Tiffany'S

By:

Truman Capote's seductive and romantic masterpiece created a woman whose name is now part of American culture.

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Who was the US President on January 28, 1959?

On January 28, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1959?

On January 28, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1959?

On January 28, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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 January 1959?

January 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1959 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 28, 1959