Tuesday December 29, 1959: on this day

December 29, 1959 was the 363rd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 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 December 29, 1959, who was born and died on December 29, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Why by Frankie Avalon), movies (e.g. Our Man in Havana, directed by Carol Reed), TV series (e.g. The Secret Garden) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 29th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 29, 1959?


December 29, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1959 can also be written as 12/29/1959 in the US and as 29/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

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December 29, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 29, 1959:

  • Physicist richard feynman gives a speech entitled ''there's plenty of room at the bottom'', which is regarded as the birth of nanotechnology; the lisbon metro begins operation.

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December 29, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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

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December 29, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 29th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 29, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 29, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 29, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:45 am and setting at 06:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.

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Who was born on December 29, 1959?


Famous people born on December 29, 1959:

  • Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Green Mile and Pieces of April.

  • Paula Poundstone
    Paula Poundstone

    American comedian, malibu on 6/27/2001 at 3:10 pm, malibu on child sexual abuse charges with a 13 year-old girl three times, may 19, june 5,...

  • Ann Demeulemeester

    Belgian fashion designer.

  • Marco Solis

    Pop singer.

  • Leslie Graves in Silver City

    New mexico, usa; actress (brenda-capitol).

  • Keith Crossan

    Irish rugby player.

  • Martin Moran

    American author and actor.

  • Milton Ottey

    Jamaican-canadian high jumper, coach.

  • John Helt
  • László Kövér
  • Marco Antonio Solís
  • Vladimir Aleksandrovič Mau
  • Ritsuko Okazaki

Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:

  • Jude Law
    Jude Law

    Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.

  • Jon Voight
    Jon Voight

    American actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...

  • Ted Danson
    Ted Danson

    American actor.

  • Diego Luna
    Diego Luna

    Mexican actor, director and producer.

  • Alison Brie
    Alison Brie

    Alison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.

  • Ross Lynch
    Ross Lynch

    American actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.

  • Jane Levy
    Jane Levy

    Tv actress.

  • Leonor Varela
    Leonor Varela

    Model and actress from chile, both american and chilean.

  • Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer

    American actor.

  • Shawn Hatosy
    Shawn Hatosy

    American actor.

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December 29, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months and 28 days old,

or 3352 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23466 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 29, 1959?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 29, 1959.

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December 29, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 29, 1959:

  • Robin Milford

    English soldier and composer (b. 1903).

  • Robin Humphrey Milford

    56 years old death of composer.

  • Dan Caslar

What famous deaths happened on December 29th?

Famous deaths on December 29th:

  • Peggy Cummins
    Peggy Cummins

    Irish actress (b. 1925).

  • Lita Grey
    Lita Grey

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Vivienne Segal
    Vivienne Segal

    At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.

  • Alekai Laiho

    Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.

  • Reginna Maria Rilke

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.

  • Bridge Baron

    Renowned American bridge player.

  • Joseff Cornell

    Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.

  • Christina Rossetti

    The sister of d.g.

  • Syvilla

    Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.

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December 29, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 29, 1959:

  • The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
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December 29, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 29, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 28th and January 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 29, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1959 was Why by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 29, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 29, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Why
  2. - El Paso
  3. - The Big Hurt
  4. - It's Time To Cry
  5. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

December 29, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 29, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 29, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 29, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What Do You Want?
  2. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  3. - Oh Carol
  4. - Travellin' Light
  5. - Starry Eyed

December 29, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1959 was The Clouds by The Spacemen, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 29, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 29, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Clouds
  2. - Dance With Me
  3. - Come Into My Heart
  4. - You Got What It Takes
  5. - Smokie - Part 2

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December 29, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 29, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Our Man in Havana

Our Man in Havana

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Alec Guinness, Maureen O'Hara, Burl Ives, Ernie Kovacs

Country: United States of America

Anari

Anari

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring: Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Lalita Pawar, Shubha Khote

Dhool Ka Phool

Dhool Ka Phool

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Mala Sinha, Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna

Heller in Pink Tights

Heller in Pink Tights

Release year: 1959

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Margaret O'Brien, Steve Forrest

The Immoral Mr. Teas

The Immoral Mr. Teas

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Russ Meyer

Starring: Bill Teas, Ann Peters, Marilyn Wesley, Michele Roberts

December 29, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Owen Smith

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

December 29, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 29, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

The Joy Of Music by Leonard Bernstein

The Joy Of Music

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(Amadeus). This classic book is Bernstein's best collection of conversations about the meaning and wonder music. Music lovers who want to live the music they love will find this book invaluable.

The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan

The Longest Day

By:

This is the classic account of the Allied invasion in Normandy.

The Elements Of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White

The Elements Of Style

By:

You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.

Too Many Ghosts by Paul Gallico

Too Many Ghosts

By:

Too Many Ghosts, 1959 BCE by Paul Gallico. Published by Doubleday & Company, hardcover, 288 pages.

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Who was the US President on December 29, 1959?

On December 29, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1959?

On December 29, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 29, 1959?

On December 29, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 29th?

December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of December. 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 December 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
  • 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".

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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 December 1959?

December 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1959 calendar looked like.

Tuesday December 29, 1959