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November 16, 1959 was the 320th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.
Is November 16, 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 November 16, 1959, who was born and died on November 16, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 16, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. Ballad of a Soldier, directed by Grigoriy Chukhray), TV series (e.g. Showtime) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 16th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was November 16, 1959?
- November 16, 1959: What happened on that day?
- November 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on November 16, 1959?
- November 16, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- November 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- November 16, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- November 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- November 16, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- November 16, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- November 16, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on November 16, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 16, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on November 16, 1959?
What day of the week was November 16, 1959?
November 16, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 320th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 16, 1959 can also be written as 11/16/1959 in the US and as 16/11/1959 in UK and Europe.
November 16, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 16, 1959:
- Sound of music opens at lunt fontanne theater nyc for 1443 performances
- The sound of music opens on broadway.
- Aeroflot flight 315 crashes on approach to lviv airport, killing all 40 people on board.
November 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 16, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 16, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on November 16th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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November 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 16, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 16, 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 November 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:51 pm and setting at 08:26 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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Who was born on November 16, 1959?
Famous people born on November 16, 1959:
- Glenda Bailey
Glenda Bailey is a prominent fashion editor known for her influential work in the fashion industry.
- Francis M. Fesmire
American cardiologist and physician (b. 1959).
- Bert Cameron
Spanish town jamaica, 4x400m relayer (1988 olympics-silver medalist).
- Helen Pearson
Soap opera actress.
- Kate Thompson
Novelist.
- Tibor Fischer
Novelist.
- Corey Allen Pavin
Oxnard, california -- pga golfer (1995 us open).
- Corey Pavin
- Ursula Konzett
- Julia Przyłębska
- Sheryl WuDunn
- Riccardo Maritozzi
Whose famous birthday is on November 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 16th:
![Marg Helgenberger]()
Marg HelgenbergerMarg helgenberger is an american tv actress known for her role as catherine willows on the tv series csi: crime scene investigation.
![Pete Davidson]()
Pete DavidsonPete davidson is a comedian known for his work on saturday night live and his high-profile relationships.
![Maggie Gyllenhaal]()
Maggie GyllenhaalMaggie gyllenhaal is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the dark knight and secretary.
![Lisa Bonet]()
Lisa BonetAmerican actress who played bill cosby’s daughter in his television series, "the bill cosby show.
![Maeve Quinlan]()
Maeve QuinlanAmerican actress known for her work in soap operas and television dramas.
![Barbara Payton]()
Barbara PaytonAmerican actress, onscreen since 1940.
![Burgess Meredith]()
Burgess MeredithActor (penguin batman, rocky), is killed at 88.
![Gemma Atkinson]()
Gemma AtkinsonGemma atkinson is a british model and actress known for her work in the soap opera hollyoaks and her appearances on reality tv shows.
![Martha Plimpton]()
Martha PlimptonAmerican singer and actress.
![Missi Pyle]()
Missi PyleMissi pyle is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'galaxy quest' and 'dodgeball: a true underdog story'.
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November 16, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 5 months old,
or 773 months and 3 days old,
or 3361 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23531 days old,
if you were born on November 16, 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 November 16, 1959?
There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 16, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 16, 1959.
November 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 16, 1959:
- Georg Brunner
- Oskar Naegeli
- Florencio Molina Campos
What famous deaths happened on November 16th?
Famous deaths on November 16th:
![Clark Gable]()
Clark GableAmerican actor, "the king", hollywood's most prominent male star.
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Edward Woodward]()
Edward WoodwardEnglish actor and singer (d.2009).
![Reg Varney]()
Reg VarneyEnglish screenwriter and actor (d. 2008).
![Tommy Flanagan]()
Tommy FlanaganScottish actor known for his roles in TV series like Sons of Anarchy and Gladiator.
![Ann Wedgeworth]()
Ann WedgeworthAmerican actress who appeared on another world (1967aeur'70), somerset (1970aeur'73), three's company (1979), three's company (1979) and...
![David Canary]()
David CanaryAmerican actor (d. 2015).
![Robert Clary]()
Robert ClaryFrench-american actor and author (d. 2022).
![Cora Witherspoon]()
Cora WitherspoonActress (quality street bank dick), dies in 67.
![Evelyn Venable]()
Evelyn VenableAmerican actress and stage performer, also a ucla teacher.
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November 16, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on November 16, 1959:
- USA - admission of Oklahoma, 46th state, 1907
- R.C. Saints - Saint Margaret of Scotland ; Gertrude the Great
- Also see November 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- International Day for Tolerance [UNESCO]
- Iceland - Dagur fslenskrar tungu (Icelandic Language Day)
- Thailand - Loy Krathong festival (2005)
Observances on November 16, 1959:
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
November 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 16, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 16th and November 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1959 was Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.
November 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on November 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
November 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1959 was Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.
November 16, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on November 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
November 16, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.
November 16, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on November 16, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- The Drifters - Dance With Me
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
November 16, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on November 16, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Ballad of a Soldier
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray
Starring: Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova, Nikolay Kryuchkov
Country: United States of America
Operation Petticoat
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill
Country: United States of America
Expresso Bongo
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Val Guest
Starring: Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Cliff Richard
The Atomic Submarine
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Spencer Gordon Bennet
Starring: Arthur Franz, Dick Foran, Brett Halsey, Tom Conway
Ben Hur
Release year: 1959
Directed by: William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
November 16, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on November 16, 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:
Showtime
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom Dey
Take It Easy
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha
Not for Hire
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mike Cajuin
Country: United States of America
Shotgun Slade
Release year: 1959
Country: United States of America
Spotlight
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
November 16, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on November 16, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
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.
Folk Medicine
By: Deforest Clinton Jarvis
Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.
Station Wagon In Spain
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
Station Wagon in Spain 1959 BCE by Francis Parkinson Keyes Farrar Straus & Cudahy published a hardcover with a dust jacket of 224 pages.
Affectionately, F.D.R.
By: James Roosevelt and Sidney Shalett
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.
The Years With Ross
By: James Thurber
Harold Ross was America's most influential literary magazine and introduced America to many exciting talents, such as Robert Benchley and Alexander Woolcott.
Who was the US President on November 16, 1959?
On November 16, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 16, 1959?
On November 16, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on November 16, 1959?
On November 16, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about November 16th?
November 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of November. 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 November 16th, such as:
- 2018 - Johnston press, owner of i, the scotsman and the yorkshire post, goes into administration after it failed to find a buyer. it will be delisted from the london stock exchange on 19th november 2018.
- 2017 - South sudanese civil war - rival factions of the sudan people's liberation movement sign "declaration of unification" in cairo (egypt).
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). four afghan national security forces members are killed and eleven are injured in a suicide bomber attack on the afghan defense ministry headquarters in kabul.
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 November 1959?
November 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.
