What happened on Saturday November 28, 1959?

Here's what happened on November 28, 1959:

• Minamata Disease Sit-In Protest Victims of the devastating mercury poisoning from the Chisso Corporation's industrial pollution and their families initiated a sit-in protest at the chemical factory, demanding accountability and compensation for the environmental disaster that caused widespread health damage.
• Nashville Sit-In at Harveys Department Store African American students led by James Lawson and the Nashville Christian Leadership Council (NCLC) staged a courageous sit-in at Harveys Department Store, challenging racial segregation at the lunch counter and advancing the Civil Rights Movement's fight against discrimination.
• Anti-American Riots in Panama Tensions escalated in Panama City as protesters demonstrated against the United States' refusal to allow the Panamanian flag to be flown in the Canal Zone, reflecting growing nationalist sentiments and challenges to American colonial influence in the region.
• Pope John XXIII Publishes Encyclical Princeps Pastorum Pope John XXIII issued the encyclical 'Princeps Pastorum', addressing missionary work and the global spread of Catholicism, emphasizing the Church's commitment to evangelization and social justice.
• 47th CFL Grey Cup: Winnipeg Blue Bombers Triumph The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21-7 in the 47th Canadian Football League Grey Cup championship game, solidifying their status as a dominant team in Canadian football.
• KOMC Television Channel Launches in McCook KOMC (later known as KSNK) TV channel 8 began broadcasting in McCook-Oberlin, Nebraska, as an NBC affiliate, expanding local media access in the rural Midwestern region.

Events in 1959

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

Magazines from Nov. 28, 1959

Newspapers from Nov. 28, 1959

November 28, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 332nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 28, 1959 can also be written as 11/28/1959 in the US and as 28/11/1959 in UK and Europe.

November 28, 1959 in November 1959 calendar

Famous people born on November 28, 1959:

• Judd Nelson

  Judd Nelson is an iconic American actor best known for his breakthrough role as John Bender in the classic 1980s teen film 'The Breakfast...

• Stephen Roche

  Stephen Roche is a legendary Irish professional cyclist who achieved the remarkable 'Triple Crown' in 1987 by winning the Tour de France,...

• Christophe Mouze

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on November 28th

Famous people died on November 28, 1959:

• Davide Augusto Albarin
• Bruno Revel

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on November 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 28, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
3. Della Reese - Don't You Know
4. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
5. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 28, 1959 was Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
2. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
3. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
4. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 28, 1959 was Don't You Know by Della Reese, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Della Reese - Don't You Know
2. The Drifters - Dance With Me
3. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
4. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
5. Ruth Brown - I Don't Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 28th is Sagittarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

Discover the personality of November born.

Unlock the Mysteries of November 28, 1959! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 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.

Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 28, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:34 am and setting at 04:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in November 1959

Your place in the Universe on November 28, 1959

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on November 28, 1959 is:

65 years 5 months old,

or 785 months and 26 days old,

or 3417 weeks

or 23919 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 28th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.