Saturday January 31, 1959: on this day

January 31, 1959 was the 31st day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 31, 1959, who was born and died on January 31, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters), movies (e.g. The Journey, directed by Anatole Litvak), TV series (e.g. The Scarf) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1959?


January 31, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 31st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1959 can also be written as 1/31/1959 in the US and as 31/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

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January 31, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1959:

  • Joe cronin signs seven-year pact to become head of american league.

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January 31, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:01 am and setting at 11:43 am.

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

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Who was born on January 31, 1959?


Famous people born on January 31, 1959:

  • Kelly Lynch
    Kelly Lynch

    American actress and model.

  • Anthony LaPaglia
    Anthony LaPaglia

    Producer and actor for australian footballer.

  • Mike Carey

    British writer known for his work in comics and novels.

  • Laura Lippman

    Author.

  • Mickey Simmonds

    English keyboard player and songwriter.

  • Kelly Moore

    American stock car driver.

  • Jonathan Veitch

    American family of distinction, the son carol lee stuart ladd (film executive) and jonathan veitch (american noted family).

  • Philippe Monnet

    Single-handed french sailor, multiple record holder in different races.

  • Matt Mahurin
  • Juan Carlos Naya
  • Francisco Pineda
  • Petăr Popangelov
  • Pierre Aïm
  • Gu Guangming
  • Arto Härkönen
  • Fernando Lamikiz

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 1 month old,

or 781 months and 29 days old,

or 3399 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23799 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 31, 1959?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 31, 1959.

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January 31, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1959:

  • Karl von Prager
  • Emilio Valvassori
  • Joseph Merlot

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1959:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1959:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 26th and February 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  2. - My Happiness
  3. - Donna
  4. - 16 Candles
  5. - Stagger Lee

January 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Only Make Believe
  2. - The Day The Rains Came
  3. - Hoots Mon
  4. - Baby Face
  5. - To Know Him Is To Love Him

January 31, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 31, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lonely Teardrops
  2. - Stagger Lee
  3. - Try Me
  4. - Nobody But You
  5. - A Lover's Question

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January 31, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Journey

The Journey

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Jason Robards, Robert Morley

Country: United States of America

Die Halbzarte

Die Halbzarte

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Romy Schneider, Carlos Thompson, Magda Schneider, Josef Meinrad

Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Clyde Geronimi

Starring: Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton

Country: United States of America

The Law

The Law

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Pierre Brasseur, Marcello Mastroianni, Melina Mercouri

The Trap

The Trap

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Norman Panama

Starring: Richard Widmark, Lee J. Cobb, Tina Louise, Earl Holliman

January 31, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

The Scarf

The Scarf

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Neil Willoughby

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Hardy Martins

Face to Face

Face to Face

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Lou Antonio

The Third Man

The Third Man

Release year: 1959

Starring: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

All Aboard

All Aboard

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Fred Levine

January 31, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden

Only In America

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Harry Lewis, Book by Golden

Herblock'S Special For Today by Herbert Block

Herblock'S Special For Today

By:

Hardcover hardcover book containing political cartoonist Herblock’s work through the years. His brilliant work during Watergate and Richard Nixon's fall is included.

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

By:

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.

Breakfast At Tiffany'S by Truman Capote

Breakfast At Tiffany'S

By:

Truman Capote's seductive and romantic masterpiece created a woman whose name is now part of American culture.

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

By:

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Who was the US President on January 31, 1959?

On January 31, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1959?

On January 31, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1959?

On January 31, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. 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 January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1959?

January 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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