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April 29, 1959 was the 119th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 29, 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 April 29, 1959, who was born and died on April 29, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 29, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. Black Orpheus, directed by Marcel Camus), TV series (e.g. Focus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 29th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 29, 1959?
- April 29, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 29, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 29, 1959?
- April 29, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 29, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- April 29, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 29, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- April 29, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 29, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 29, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 29, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 29, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on April 29, 1959?
What day of the week was April 29, 1959?
April 29, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 119th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 29, 1959 can also be written as 4/29/1959 in the US and as 29/4/1959 in UK and Europe.
April 29, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th is Taurus.
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 29, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 29th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 29, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 29, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 29, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 01:30 am and setting at 01:09 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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Who was born on April 29, 1959?
Famous people born on April 29, 1959:
- Roger Eno
British pianist, and younger brother to electronic genius brian eno.
- Christophe Mourthé
- Craig Armstrong (composer)
- László Dajka
- Corrado Giustozzi
- Ramachandra Guha
- Per Holmberg
- Maurizio Lucchetti
- Željko Poljak
- Yasuhiro Kobayashi
- Trond Sollied
- Craig Armstrong
- Franco Bertoli
- Sandra Russo
Whose famous birthday is on April 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 29th:
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Daniel Day-LewisDaniel day-lewis is a highly acclaimed british-irish actor known for his intense method acting and his multiple academy award wins.
![Uma Thurman]()
Uma ThurmanAmerican actress.
![Michelle Pfeiffer]()
Michelle PfeifferAmerican actress, seen in five consecutive commercial, if not critical hits: "the witches of eastwick," married to the mob," tequila...
![Master P]()
Master PMaster p, also known as percy robert miller, is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, best known for founding no limit records and achieving...
![Katherine Langford]()
Katherine LangfordKatherine langford is an australian actress known for her role as hannah baker in the netflix series 13 reasons why.
![Samantha Ruth Prabhu]()
Samantha Ruth PrabhuSamantha ruth prabhu is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.
![Jerry Seinfeld]()
Jerry SeinfeldAmerican comedian who created his top-rated tv show, "seinfeld," which aired for 140 episodes.
![Andre Agassi]()
Andre AgassiAmerican tennis star, born to a father of armenian descent.
![Jean Rochefort]()
Jean RochefortJean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.
![Tino Rossi]()
Tino RossiFrench singer and actor with a career spanning over 60 years.
April 29, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 11 months old,
or 779 months and 26 days old,
or 3391 weeks
or 23737 days old,
if you were born on April 29, 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 April 29, 1959?
There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 29, 1959.
April 29, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 29, 1959:
- Kenneth Anderson
English soldier and governor of gibraltar (b. 1891).
- Kenneth Arthur Noel Anderson
- Alfred Lind
- Thayaht
- Joaquín Blume
What famous deaths happened on April 29th?
Famous deaths on April 29th:
![Irrfan Khan]()
Irrfan KhanIrrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.
![Bob Hoskins]()
Bob HoskinsEnglish actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.
![John Kenneth Galbraith]()
John Kenneth GalbraithEconomist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
![Leena Chandavarkar]()
Leena ChandavarkarIndian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema.
![Mae Clarke]()
Mae ClarkeActress (public enemy frankenstein, actress) dies at 84.
![Joanna Barnes]()
Joanna BarnesAmerican actress and writer (b. 1934).
- James Gamble
Co-founder of Procter & Gamble, a successful consumer goods company.
- Alleyne Lovelace
Jamaican novelist and essayist known for his insightful portrayals of Caribbean life.
- Guila Bustabo
Renowned Argentine writer known for her novels and short stories.
- Sonika Chauhan
Indian entrepreneur known for her work in the fashion industry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 29th
April 29, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 29, 1959:
- International Dance Day.
- Japan (public holiday since 1927, traditionally the start of the Golden Week holiday period.) The Emperor's Birthday (1927-1988. Holiday of Emperor Hirohito's birthday until his death in 1989).
- Greenery Day (1989-2006).
- Sh?wa Day (2007 - Day of Showa period, which is reigned by Emperor Hirohito)
- Roman Empire - second day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
- Bahá'f Faith - The ninth day of the Festival of Ridván.
Saints celebrated on April 29, 1959:
- Saint Robert Blessed Robrecht Gruuthuuse (d.1157)
- Saint Hugh of Cluny
- Saint Catherine of Siena
- Saint Wilfred the Younger
- Saint Peter of Verona
April 29, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 29, 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 29, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
April 29, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 29, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 29, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 29, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
April 29, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 29, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 29, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
April 29, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 29, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 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 29, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 29, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Black Orpheus
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Marcel Camus
Starring: Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia
Country: United States of America
Serious Charge
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Terence Young
Starring: Anthony Quayle, Sarah Churchill, Andrew Ray, Irene Browne
Invisible Invaders
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Edward L. Cahn
Starring: John Agar, Jean Byron, Philip Tonge, Robert Hutton
The 400 Blows
Release year: 1959
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier, Guy Decomble
Country: United States of America
Hiroshima Mon Amour
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alain Resnais
Starring: Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud
Country: United States of America
April 29, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 29, 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:
Focus
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Great Expectations
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Lili
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Charles Walters
Border Patrol
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum
The Scarf
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Neil Willoughby
April 29, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 29, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nautilus 90 North
By: William R. Anderson
The first transpolar submarine journey from the Pacific Ocean into the Atlantic was commanded by the commander of the Nautilus. He relates the tension and excitement of the journey to the North Pole.
The Devil In Bucks County
By: Edmund Schiddel
Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959
The Middle Age Of Mrs. Eliot
By: Angus Wilson
Meg Eliot, the wife of a successful barrister, has a beautiful home in Westminster and hosts cocktail parties as well as a number of charitable committees.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
Who was the US President on April 29, 1959?
On April 29, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 29, 1959?
On April 29, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 29, 1959?
On April 29, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 29th?
April 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of April. 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 April 29th, such as:
- 2019 - A propaganda video featuring abu bakr al baghdadi, leader of islamic state of iraq, is released. it refers to the 2019 sri lanka easter bombings. this indicates that he is still alive, and that the video was taken very recently. this is his first appearance on video since july 2014 when he spoke to a crowd at the now demolished great mosque of al-nuri, mosul.
- 2018 - Israel defense forces arrested a hamas suspect for tampering at the karni crossing on the israeli-gazan frontier.
- 2017 - North korea and weapons-of-mass destruction: u.s. pacific command officials and south korean defense officials reported that a north korean missile had been fired early in the morning. however, it quickly failed to travel beyond north korea. this is similar to a failed attempt by north korea 13 days ago.
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 April 1959?
April 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
