Sunday July 26, 1959: on this day

July 26, 1959 was the 207th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 26, 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 July 26, 1959, who was born and died on July 26, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 26, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lonely Boy by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. The Scapegoat, directed by Robert Hamer), TV series (e.g. Snakes And Ladders) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 26th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 26, 1959?


July 26, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 207th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1959 can also be written as 7/26/1959 in the US and as 26/7/1959 in UK and Europe.

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July 26, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 26, 1959:

  • Betsy rawls wins lpga western golf open

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July 26, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 26, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 26th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 26, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 26, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 26, 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 July 26, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 11:25 pm and setting at 01:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.

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Who was born on July 26, 1959?


Famous people born on July 26, 1959:

  • Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey

    American actor.

  • Nikolis Dendias

    Greek politician serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Rick Bragg

    Rick Bragg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author.

  • Tom McGowan

    American actor.

  • Michael Ross

    American serial killer (born 1959).

  • Geoffrey Zakarian

    Chef.

  • Ngô Đình Lệ Quyên
  • Steve Evets
  • Gary Honey
  • Anne Jardin
  • Hiroshi Soejima
  • Angus Tung
  • Franca Maï
  • Úrsula Prats

Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:

  • Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock

    American actress and producer.

  • Mick Jagger
    Mick Jagger

    British singer, songwriter, actor and musician.

  • Jason Statham
    Jason Statham

    Jason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.

  • Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale

    Kate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.

  • Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan

    Walter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...

  • Taylor Momsen
    Taylor Momsen

    Taylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...

  • Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren

    British actress and winner of a variety of awards.

  • Alice Taglioni
    Alice Taglioni

    She was a french actress, of corsican heritage.

  • Frédéric Diefenthal
    Frédéric Diefenthal

    He was a french actor and writer.

  • Elizabeth Gillies
    Elizabeth Gillies

    Elizabeth gillies is an american actress known for her role as jade west on the tv show victorious.

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July 26, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 8 months old,

or 776 months and 2 days old,

or 3374 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23622 days old,

if you were born on July 26, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 26, 1959?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 26, 1959.

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July 26, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 26, 1959:

  • Manuel Altolaguirre

    Spanish poet / publisher (amor) dies at 54.

  • Karl Ehn
  • James Hazen Hyde
  • Alois Irlmaier

What famous deaths happened on July 26th?

Famous deaths on July 26th:

  • Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland

    Olivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...

  • June Foray
    June Foray

    Legendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.

  • Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor

    American voice actress (d. 2019).

  • Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros

    American actress and producer (d.2012).

  • Terry Scott
    Terry Scott

    British actor (born 1927).

  • Lilian Harvey
    Lilian Harvey

    British actress (congress dances).

  • Yun Wang

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Ikeya Seki

    Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.

  • Tawfiq al-Hakim

    Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.

  • Marcelis Hollands

    Renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and still life paintings.

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July 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 26, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 20th and July 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1959 was Lonely Boy by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely Boy
  2. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  3. - Tiger
  4. - Waterloo
  5. - Personality

July 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1959 was Dream Lover by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dream Lover
  2. - A Teenager In Love
  3. - Battle Of New Orleans
  4. - Roulette
  5. - Living Doll

July 26, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1959 was Personality by Lloyd Price and His Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 26, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Personality
  2. - There Goes My Baby
  3. - You're So Fine
  4. - What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
  5. - There Is Something On Your Mind

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July 26, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 26, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Robert Hamer

Starring: Alec Guinness, Bette Davis, Nicole Maurey, Irene Worth

The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Sidney Miller

Starring: Lou Costello, Dorothy Provine, Gale Gordon, Jimmy Conlin

The Tingler

The Tingler

Release year: 1959

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn, Darryl Hickman, Patricia Cutts

Country: United States of America

Blue Denim

Blue Denim

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Philip Dunne

Starring: Carol Lynley, Brandon De Wilde, Macdonald Carey, Marsha Hunt

Return of the Fly

Return of the Fly

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Vincent Price, Brett Halsey, David Frankham, John Sutton

July 26, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 26, 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:

Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Navneet Choujar

Wonderful World

Wonderful World

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kalle Max Hofmann

Something in the City

Something in the City

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Maclean Rogers

Long Shot

Long Shot

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

For Better or Worse

For Better or Worse

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jason Alexander

July 26, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 26, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

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.

My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas

My Brother Was An Only Child

By:

Douglas, Jack

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 …

Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden

Only In America

By:

Harry Lewis, Book by Golden

The Light Infantry Ball by Hamilton Basso

The Light Infantry Ball

By:

Hamilton Basso, The Light Infantry Ball 1959 1st edition. Hardcover, 476 pages. Published by Doubleday & Company.

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Who was the US President on July 26, 1959?

On July 26, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1959?

On July 26, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 26, 1959?

On July 26, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 26th?

July 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of July. 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 July 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
  • 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
  • 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.

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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 July 1959?

July 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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Sunday July 26, 1959