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March 31, 1959 was the 90th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is March 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 March 31, 1959, who was born and died on March 31, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 31, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Venus by Frankie Avalon), movies (e.g. Rio Bravo, directed by Howard Hawks), TV series (e.g. Great Expectations) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 31st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 31, 1959?
- March 31, 1959: What happened on that day?
- March 31, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 31, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 31, 1959?
- March 31, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 31, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- March 31, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 31, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- March 31, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 31, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 31, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 31, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on March 31, 1959?
What day of the week was March 31, 1959?
March 31, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 90th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 31, 1959 can also be written as 3/31/1959 in the US and as 31/3/1959 in UK and Europe.
March 31, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 31, 1959:
- Dalai lama fled china and was granted political asylum in india
- The 14th dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, crosses the border into india and is granted political asylum.
March 31, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
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 31, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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March 31, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 31, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:59 am and setting at 12:13 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1959.
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Who was born on March 31, 1959?
Famous people born on March 31, 1959:
- Chiyo Uno
Female sumo wrestler who achieved success in the sport.
- Thierry Claveyrolat
French road bicycle racer.
- Markus Hediger
Translator and poet from switzerland.
- Ali McMordie
Irish bass player (stiff little fingers, friction groove).
- Matthew Scully
Author.
- Antonio Ingroia
- Giuseppe Novellino
Whose famous birthday is on March 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 31st:
![Ewan McGregor]()
Ewan McGregorScottish actor who made his film debut in 1994.
![Christopher Walken]()
Christopher WalkenAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Richard Chamberlain]()
Richard ChamberlainAmerican actor, seen in tv and film.
![Shirley Jones]()
Shirley JonesAmerican actress, singer and leader of partridge family band.
![Jessica Szohr]()
Jessica SzohrAmerican actress.
![Rhea Perlman]()
Rhea PerlmanTv actress.
![Alejandro Amenábar]()
Alejandro AmenábarChilean-spanish screenwriter and director.
![Isabella Ferrari]()
Isabella FerrariItalian actress in television, theatre, and cinema.
![William McNamara]()
William McNamaraAmerican producer and actor.
![Eddie Quillan]()
Eddie QuillanPhiladelphia, pennsylvania -- actor ("julia, hell town").
March 31, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years and 18 days old,
or 780 months and 18 days old,
or 3394 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23760 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 31, 1959?
There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 31st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 31, 1959.
March 31, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 31, 1959:
- Peter Suhrkamp
German publisher, suhrkamp verlag, dies at 68.
- Gleb Maksimilianovič Kržižanovskij
What famous deaths happened on March 31st?
Famous deaths on March 31st:
![Brandon Lee]()
Brandon LeeAmerican actor, noted family, and the son of bruce lee, martial arts star.
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
![Ronnie Corbett]()
Ronnie CorbettScots comedian best known for his work as ronnie barker (b. 9/25/1929 as "the two ronnies", 1971-1986.
![Anne Gwynne]()
Anne GwynneAmerican film actress (born 1918).
![Gene Lockhart]()
Gene LockhartAmerican actor, "going my way", dies at 65.
![Ralph Forbes]()
Ralph ForbesActor (riptide shock, shock, shock), is killed at 45.
![Shirley Mills]()
Shirley MillsAmerican actress and dancer (d.2010).
- Issiac Newton
Famous for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- Rissie Owens
Legendary track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 31st
March 31, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 31, 1959:
- Freedom Day in Malta.
- Blessed Hendrik Werner
- New Jersey - Thomas Mundy Peterson Day.
- CTsar Chávez Day - official holiday in five states and many cities across the U.S.
Saints celebrated on March 31, 1959:
- Saint Cornelia
- Saint Amos
- Saint Benjamin
- Saint Balbina of Rome
March 31, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 31, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 30th and April 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1959 was Venus by Frankie Avalon, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.
March 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 30th and April 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- The Coasters - Charlie Brown
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Thomas Wayne - Tragedy
March 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.
March 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 30th and April 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Slim Dusty - A Pub With No Beer
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
March 31, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.
March 31, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 30th and April 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- The Coasters - Charlie Brown
- LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - Teardrops On Your Letter
- Ray Charles with the Raylettes - (Night Time Is) The Right Time
March 31, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 31, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Rio Bravo
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Howard Hawks
Starring: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson
Country: United States of America
Das Feuerzeug
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Siegfried Hartmann
Starring: Rolf Ludwig, Heinz Schubert, Rolf Defrank, Hannes Fischer
Al Capone
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Richard Wilson
Starring: Rod Steiger, Martin Balsam, Fay Spain, James Gregory
Country: United States of America
Gidget
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Starring: Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell
Country: United States of America
Stalingrad: Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever?
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Frank Wisbar
Starring: Joachim Hansen, Wilhelm Borchert, Wolfgang Preiss, Carl Lange
March 31, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
Great Expectations
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Lili
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Charles Walters
Border Patrol
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum
The Scarf
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Neil Willoughby
As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Hardy Martins
March 31, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 31, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Pioneer, Go Home!
By: Richard Powell
This 50th anniversary edition of Richard Powell's 1959 New York Times bestseller includes a new preface written by the author.
Wedemeyer Reports!
By: General Albert C. Wedemeyer
General Wedemeyer was the chief planner of General Marshall and co-author the Victory Plan. He had a significant role in shaping and directing Allied War against Fascist forces.
The First Easter
By: Peter Marshall
Peter Marshall's sermons showed him to not only be a devout man before God, but also to be a captivating storyteller. Catherine Marshall weaves a wonderful dramatic tale in this beloved book.
Who was the US President on March 31, 1959?
On March 31, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1959?
On March 31, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 31, 1959?
On March 31, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about March 31st?
March 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of March. 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 March 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Seven people are killed and five more injured in a plant explosion in jiangsu, china. this explosion is second in severity after the 2019 xiangshui plant explosion.
- 2018 - Terrorism in britain: on march 29, london police announced the arrest of a 19 year-old suspect of the preparation or commission of terrorist acts.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: a bomb explodes near the border to afghanistan, killing at least 22 and injuring many more.
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 March 1959?
March 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
