Monday October 26, 1959: on this day

October 26, 1959 was the 299th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 26, 1959, who was born and died on October 26, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. Third Man on the Mountain, directed by Ken Annakin), TV series (e.g. Not For Hire) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 26, 1959?


October 26, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 299th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1959 can also be written as 10/26/1959 in the US and as 26/10/1959 in UK and Europe.

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October 26, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1959:

  • First photographs taken of the far side of the moon, by luna 3.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th 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 October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 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 October 26th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:15 am and setting at 02:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1959.

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Who was born on October 26, 1959?


Famous people born on October 26, 1959:

  • Evo Morales

    Bolivian soldier and politician, 80th president of bolivia.

  • Paul Farmer

    American humanitarian and physician who has had a significant impact on the world's health.

  • Brian Bovell

    English actor.

  • Francois Chau

    Cambodian actor.

  • Marilyn Jess

    French porn actress.

  • Andreas Hinze

    German footballer.

  • Alex Martínez
  • Dana Kimmell
  • Giusy Cecchi
  • Laura Aguilar
  • Giuseppe De Mita
  • Canito

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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


You are 64 years 5 months old,

or 773 months and 2 days old,

or 3361 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23530 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 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 October 26, 1959?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 26, 1959:

  • Addie McDaniel

    Addie McDaniel was an actress who won an Academy Award for her role in Gone with the Wind.

  • Pedro Hugo López
  • Ernst Fast
  • Gennaro Hayasaka
  • Nikolaus von Vormann

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

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October 26, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1959:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Mr. Blue
  3. - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
  4. - Teen Beat
  5. - Don't You Know

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mack The Knife
  2. - Here Comes Summer
  3. - ('Til) I Kissed You
  4. - Only Sixteen
  5. - Sea Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1959 was Poison Ivy by The Coasters, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

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

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Poison Ivy
  2. - You Better Know It
  3. - Hey Little Girl
  4. - I Loves You, Porgy
  5. - I'm Gonna Get Married

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

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

Third Man on the Mountain

Third Man on the Mountain

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, James Donald

The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake

The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: Eduard Franz, Valerie French, Grant Richards, Henry Daniell

The Wreck of the Mary Deare

The Wreck of the Mary Deare

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Michael Redgrave, Emlyn Williams

Edge of Eternity

Edge of Eternity

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Victoria Shaw, Mickey Shaughnessy, Edgar Buchanan

Solomon and Sheba

Solomon and Sheba

Release year: 1959

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Not for Hire

Not for Hire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mike Cajuin

Country: United States of America

Shotgun Slade

Shotgun Slade

Release year: 1959

Country: United States of America

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Dennis the Menace

Dennis the Menace

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Nick Castle

Five Fingers

Five Fingers

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kevin Barker

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

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

Groucho And Me by Groucho Marx

Groucho And Me

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Groucho tells Groucho's story of the Marx Brothers, their poverty in New York's Upper East Side. He has impeccable timing, hilarious humor, irreverent humor and a great sense of the absurd.

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.

The Lotus Eaters by Gerald Green

The Lotus Eaters

By:

Fast shipping, usually the same day.

Lady Chatterly'S Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterly'S Lover

By:

Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.

Station Wagon In Spain by Frances Parkinson Keyes

Station Wagon In Spain

By:

Station Wagon in Spain 1959 BCE by Francis Parkinson Keyes Farrar Straus & Cudahy published a hardcover with a dust jacket of 224 pages.

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1959?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1959?

On October 26, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 26th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1959?

October 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Monday October 26, 1959