Sunday December 13, 1959: on this day
December 13, 1959 was the 347th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is December 13, 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 13, 1959, who was born and died on December 13, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. Suddenly, Last Summer, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), TV series (e.g. On The Spot) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 13, 1959?
- December 13, 1959: What happened on that day?
- December 13, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 13, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 13, 1959?
- December 13, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 13, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- December 13, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 13, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- December 13, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 13, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 13, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 13, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on December 13, 1959?
What day of the week was December 13, 1959?
December 13, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 347th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 13, 1959 can also be written as 12/13/1959 in the US and as 13/12/1959 in UK and Europe.
December 13, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 13, 1959:
- Archbishop makarios iii becomes the first president of cyprus.
- Three years after its first telecast, mgm's ''the wizard of oz'' is shown on television for only the second time, but it gains an even larger viewing audience than its first television outing, spurring cbs to make it an annual tradition.
December 13, 1959: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Cardinals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 20 - 35
- Cleveland Browns - Philadelphia Eagles : 28 - 21
- Detroit Lions - Chicago Bears : 14 - 25
- Green Bay Packers - San Francisco 49ers : 36 - 14
- New York Giants - Washington Redskins : 24 - 10
December 13, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 13, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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December 13, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 13, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:50 pm and setting at 06:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.
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Get your map!Who was born on December 13, 1959?
Famous people born on December 13, 1959:
- Johnny Whitaker
American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.
- Staffan William-Olsson
Swedish composer and guitarist (the real thing).
- Heino Enden
Estonian basketball coach and player.
- John Whitaker in Van Nuys
California, usa; actor.
- Marianne Gravatte
Hollywood, california -- playmate for the year (oct 1982).
- Boris Zhukov
American wrestler.
- Jim Barrell
American professional wrestler.
- Cameron Dye
- Pat Torpey
- Massimo Paolucci
- Giuseppe Ciminelli
- Luciano Basile
- Marcel·lí Antúnez Roca
- Mario Tozzi
- Andrea Griminelli
- Federico Guiglia
Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:
- Taylor Swift
American singer-songwriter.
- Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...
- Jamie Foxx
Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.
- Steve Buscemi
Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.
- Dick Van Dyke
Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
- Laurence Leboeuf
Canadian actress.
- Tony Curran
Scottish actor.
- Jim Davidson
English comedian, a cheeky cockney.
- Herman Cain
American political activist and businessman.
- Van Heflin
Walters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).
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December 13, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 4 months old,
or 772 months and 10 days old,
or 3358 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23508 days old,
if you were born on December 13, 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 13, 1959?
There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 13, 1959.
December 13, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 13, 1959:
- Peter Platzer
- Jiří Weil
- Ingrid Vang Nyman
What famous deaths happened on December 13th?
Famous deaths on December 13th:
- Smita Patil
Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
- Heather Angel
Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).
- Kathy Staff
British actress (born 1928).
- Lupe Velez
Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.
- Sanuel Johnson
Renowned English writer and lexicographer.
- Vasily Kandinsky
Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.
- Richard Holbrooke
Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat and journalist who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and...
- Deny Johnson
Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.
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December 13, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 13, 1959:
- Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
- R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
- Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
- In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
- Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
- St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
December 13, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 13, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.
December 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- Ernie Fields - In The Mood
December 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.
December 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. 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
- Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat
December 13, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1959 was The Clouds by The Spacemen, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.
December 13, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 13, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Spacemen - The Clouds
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
- The Drifters - Dance With Me
- Fats Domino - Be My Guest
December 13, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 13, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 13, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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 13, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 13, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 13, 1959?
On December 13, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1959?
On December 13, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 13, 1959?
On December 13, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 13th?
December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
- 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.
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.