What happened on Tuesday June 30, 1959?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1959:

• F-100 Super Sabre Crash in Okinawa A United States Air Force F-100 Super Sabre jet from Kadena Air Base catastrophically crashed into an elementary school in Okinawa, Japan, resulting in the tragic deaths of 11 students and six local residents. The incident highlighted the potential dangers of military aircraft operations near civilian areas.
• Pilot Ejection Before School Crash The pilot of the F-100 Super Sabre jet ejected from the aircraft before it crashed into Miamori Elementary School, raising serious questions about pilot protocol and aircraft safety during mechanical failures.
• Death of José Vasconcelos José Vasconcelos, prominent Mexican writer, philosopher, and politician, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to Mexican intellectual and political life, Vasconcelos was a key figure in post-revolutionary Mexico and an influential educational reformer.
• Unusual Baseball Incident at Wrigley Field During a baseball game at Wrigley Field, an extraordinary and rare event occurred where two baseballs were simultaneously in play, creating confusion and likely leading to an unusual ruling by the umpires.

Events in 1959

June 30, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1959

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1959

June 30, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 181st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1959 can also be written as 6/30/1959 in the US and as 30/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1959:

• Vincent d'Onofrio

  Versatile American actor renowned for distinctive roles in films like Full Metal Jacket, Men in Black, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

• Jean-Luc Romero

  French political activist, writer, and prominent HIV/AIDS awareness campaigner known for his advocacy work.

• Daniel Goldhagen
• Brendan Perry

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on June 30th

Famous people died on June 30, 1959:

• José Vasconcelos

  Mexican philosopher and politician (b. 1882).

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on June 30th

June 30, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
2. Lloyd Price - Personality
3. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
4. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
5. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar

June 30, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Russ Conway - Roulette
2. Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
5. Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long

June 30, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
2. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
3. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
4. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
5. The Fiestas - So Fine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 30, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 30, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 30, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 30, 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 June 30, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:55 am and setting at 04:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.

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Someone born on June 30, 1959 is:

65 years 10 months old,

or 790 months and 4 days old,

or 3435 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24050 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 30, 1959?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 30, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 30, 1959.

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