Monday December 21, 1959: on this day

December 21, 1959 was the 355th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 21, 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 21, 1959, who was born and died on December 21, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell), 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 21st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 21, 1959?


December 21, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 355th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1959 can also be written as 12/21/1959 in the US and as 21/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

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December 21, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 1959:

  • 10th largest snowfall in nyc history (13.7)
  • Shah of persia marries farah diba
  • Tom landry accepts coaching job with dallas cowboys (stays until 1988).
  • Citizens of deerfield, illinois, block building of interracial housing.

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December 21, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 21, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 21, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 09:54 pm and setting at 11:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.

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Who was born on December 21, 1959?


Famous people born on December 21, 1959:

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Florence Griffith Joyner

    Record-breaking sprinter known for her speed and style.

  • Sergio Rubini

    He is an italian film director and actor.

  • Flo Jo

    Florence Griffith Joyner was an American track and field athlete known for her speed and style.

  • Krishnamachari Srikkanth

    Indian cricketer.

  • Serge Amoruso

    French designer of high quality leather goods.

  • Florence Joyner

    American actress, businesswoman, and field and track star.

  • Michael Spindelegger
  • Mara Valdinosi
  • Kay Worthington
  • Giorgio Diritti
  • Giuseppe Tarantino
  • Philippe Bordeyne
  • Michele Caccamo

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

  • Junie Astor
    Junie Astor

    French actress on stage and in film.

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December 21, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 7 days old,

or 3353 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23474 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 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 21, 1959?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 21, 1959.

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December 21, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 1959:

  • Rosanjin

    Japanese calligrapher, restaurateur and ceramicist (born 1883).

  • Matteo Tosi
  • Jacob Bernstein
  • Arvi Pohjanpää

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Keiston Fitzgerald

    Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Trason Fitzgerald

    Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...

  • Hadli Fitzgerald

    Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.

  • Jersee Fitzgerald

    Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Garrell Fitzgerald

    Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.

  • Jakolby Fitzgerald

    Jakolby Fitzgerald was a celebrated American novelist and short story writer, known for his iconic works that captured the essence of the...

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December 21, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 21, 1959:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 21, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heartaches By The Number
  2. - Why
  3. - El Paso
  4. - The Big Hurt
  5. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

December 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 21, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What Do You Want?
  2. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  3. - Oh Carol
  4. - Travellin' Light
  5. - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

December 21, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 21, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - So Many Ways
  2. - Come Into My Heart
  3. - The Clouds
  4. - Always
  5. - Talk That Talk

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December 21, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 21, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Our Man in Havana

Our Man in Havana

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Alec Guinness, Maureen O'Hara, Burl Ives, Ernie Kovacs

Country: United States of America

Anari

Anari

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring: Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Lalita Pawar, Shubha Khote

Dhool Ka Phool

Dhool Ka Phool

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Mala Sinha, Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Manmohan Krishna

Heller in Pink Tights

Heller in Pink Tights

Release year: 1959

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Margaret O'Brien, Steve Forrest

The Immoral Mr. Teas

The Immoral Mr. Teas

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Russ Meyer

Starring: Bill Teas, Ann Peters, Marilyn Wesley, Michele Roberts

December 21, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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 Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Owen Smith

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Hudson's Bay

Hudson's Bay

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Irving Pichel

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 1959

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

December 21, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 21, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Elements Of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White

The Elements Of Style

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You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.

The War Lover by John Hersey

The War Lover

By:

THE WAR LOVER tells the story of Buzz Morrow, a pilot who loves war and military duty. Hersey argues that wars are only possible because of men like Buzz, who enjoy them.

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

By:

The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …

This Is My God by Herman Wouk

This Is My God

By:

This is My God is Herman Wouk’s famous introduction to Judaism. It has been completely updated and revised with a new chapter entitled Israel at Forty.

The Ape In Me by Cornelia Otis Skinner

The Ape In Me

By:

Ape in Me, The by Cornelia Otis, Skinner

history

Who was the US President on December 21, 1959?

On December 21, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1959?

On December 21, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1959?

On December 21, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1959 calendar looked like.

Monday December 21, 1959