What happened on Sunday March 29, 1959?

Here's what happened on March 29, 1959:

• Assassination of Barthélemy Boganda Barthélemy Boganda, a prominent political leader in the Central African Republic, was killed in a plane crash on March 29, 1959. He was poised to become the country's first President, but his tragic death occurred before he could assume office, significantly impacting the nation's political trajectory.
• "Some Like It Hot" Movie Premiere The iconic comedy film "Some Like It Hot", starring Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon, premiered on March 29, 1959. Directed by Billy Wilder, the movie is considered a classic of American cinema and showcased the comedic talents of its lead actors.
• Birth of Perry Farrell Perry Farrell, an influential American musician known for founding the bands Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros, was born on March 29, 1959. He would later become a significant figure in alternative rock and the alternative music scene.
• Cricket Hat-Trick in Lahore Wes Hall achieved a remarkable cricket hat-trick during a match in Lahore, Pakistan, demonstrating exceptional bowling skill and making a memorable sporting moment.

Events in 1959

March 29, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 29, 1959

Newspapers from Mar. 29, 1959

March 29, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 88th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 29, 1959 can also be written as 3/29/1959 in the US and as 29/3/1959 in UK and Europe.

March 29, 1959 in March 1959 calendar

Famous people born on March 29, 1959:

• Perry Farrell

  Influential alternative rock musician, lead singer of Jane's Addiction and founder of the iconic Lollapalooza music festival, which...

• Marc Silvestri

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on March 29th

Famous people died on March 29, 1959:

• Barthélemy Boganda

  African priest and politician, 1st prime minister of the central african republic (b. 1910).

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on March 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 29, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Frankie Avalon - Venus
2. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
3. David Seville - Alvin's Harmonica
4. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
5. Thomas Wayne - Tragedy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 29, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
2. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
4. Slim Dusty - A Pub With No Beer
5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 29, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
2. LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
3. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
4. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
5. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 29th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 29, 1959 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 29, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:01 pm and setting at 10:13 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 29, 1959

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Someone born on March 29, 1959 is:

66 years and 26 days old,

or 792 months and 26 days old,

or 3447 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24133 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 29, 1959?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 29th 2026.

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

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

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