Thursday December 31, 1959: on this day
December 31, 1959 was the 365th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 31, 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 31, 1959, who was born and died on December 31, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 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 31st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1959?
- December 31, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1959?
- December 31, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1959?
What day of the week was December 31, 1959?
December 31, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 365th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1959 can also be written as 12/31/1959 in the US and as 31/12/1959 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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December 31, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1959 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:34 am and setting at 08:22 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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Famous people born on December 31, 1959:
- Val Kilmer
American actor, writer and musician.
- Jaime Hernandez
Co-creator of the influential comic series 'Love and Rockets'.
- Al Giordano
American journalist sells freelance to magazines.
- Paul Westerberg
American singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
- Deborah Estrin
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in networked sensing systems.
- Baron Waqa
Baron Waqa is a Nauruan politician who served as the President of Nauru.
- Phill Kline
American lawyer and politician, kansas attorney general.
- Liveris Andritsos
Greek basketball player.
- Alfie Anido
Filipino actor (d. 1981).
- Ron Bennington
American comedian and radio host.
- Waqa
Nauruan composer and politician 14th president of nauru.
- Tracey Ullman
Comedian.
- Bebe Neuwirth in Princeton
New jersey, usa.
- Ronnie del Carmen
- Gian Primo Giardi
- Milan Janković
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
- Anthony Hopkins
Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
- Tim Matheson
American actor, tv and film star.
- John Denver
American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
- Ben Kingsley
An english actor.
- Sarah Miles
British actress, first recognized in u.s.
- Joey McIntyre
American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
- Bebe Neuwirth
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Joe Dallesandro
American actor, model, and 'warhol star.
- Barbara Carrera
Nicaraguan model and actress.
- Jane Badler
American singer and actress.
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December 31, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 3 months old,
or 771 months and 19 days old,
or 3355 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23486 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 31, 1959?
There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1959.
December 31, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1959:
- Areg Demirjian
Areg Demirjian was an Armenian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
- Betty White
American actress.
- James Avery
James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Wayne Rogers
Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
- Woody Strode
Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Billie Dove
American actress (born in 1903).
- Wesley Addy
Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
- Edward Herrmann
American actor (d. 2014).
- Kader Khan
Indian actor (b. 1937).
- William Christopher
American actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1959:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 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 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1959 was Why by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.
December 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 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:
- Frankie Avalon - Why
- Marty Robbins - El Paso
- Miss Toni Fisher - The Big Hurt
- Paul Anka - It's Time To Cry
- Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
December 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.
December 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 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:
- Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Michael Holliday - Starry Eyed
December 31, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1959 was The Clouds by The Spacemen, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.
December 31, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 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:
- The Spacemen - The Clouds
- The Drifters - Dance With Me
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Come Into My Heart
- Marv Johnson - You Got What It Takes
- Bill Black's Combo - Smokie - Part 2
December 31, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 31, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:
December 31, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 31, 1959?
On December 31, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1959?
On December 31, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1959?
On December 31, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.