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October 11, 1959 was the 284th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 11, 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 11, 1959, who was born and died on October 11, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 11, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin), movies (e.g. The Bridge, directed by Bernhard Wicki), 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 11th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 11, 1959?
- October 11, 1959: What happened on that day?
- October 11, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 11, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 11, 1959?
- October 11, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 11, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- October 11, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 11, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- October 11, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 11, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 11, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 11, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on October 11, 1959?
What day of the week was October 11, 1959?
October 11, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 284th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 11, 1959 can also be written as 10/11/1959 in the US and as 11/10/1959 in UK and Europe.
October 11, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 11, 1959:
- Kthi tv channel 11 in fargo-grand forks, nd (nbc) begins broadcasting
October 11, 1959: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Detroit Lions : 31 - 24
- Chicago Cardinals - Washington Redskins : 14 - 23
- Los Angeles Rams - Chicago Bears : 28 - 21
- New York Giants - Cleveland Browns : 10 - 6
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Philadelphia Eagles : 24 - 28
October 11, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 11, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 11, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 11th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 11, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 11, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 11, 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 11, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:45 pm and setting at 02:55 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1959.
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Who was born on October 11, 1959?
Famous people born on October 11, 1959:
- Allan Little
Author and journalist from scotland.
- Wayne Gardner
Australian motorcycle racer.
- Victoria Clark
Actress.
- Michael Costin
American homicide victim.
- Michiel Schapers
Netherlands -- tennis star.
- Bob Inglis
(rep-r-south carolina).
- Bradley Whitford
Actor.
- Majed Abdullah
- Paul Haghedooren
Whose famous birthday is on October 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 11th:
![Nivin Pauly]()
Nivin PaulyRenowned Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
![Amitabh Bachchan]()
Amitabh BachchanIndian actor, producer, singer, and tv host.
![Luke Perry]()
Luke PerryLuke perry was an american actor best known for his role as dylan mckay on the tv series beverly hills, 90210.
![Rakul Preet Singh]()
Rakul Preet SinghRakul preet singh is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.
![Michelle Trachtenberg]()
Michelle TrachtenbergMichelle trachtenberg is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as buffy the vampire slayer and gossip...
![Emily Deschanel]()
Emily DeschanelShe is an american actress, both on film and television.
![Mario Lopez]()
Mario LopezMario lopez is an american actor, television host, and entertainment journalist, best known for his role as a.c.
![Jane Krakowski]()
Jane KrakowskiJane krakowski is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like 30 rock and ally mcbeal.
![Matt Bomer]()
Matt BomerMatt bomer is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like white collar and american horror story.
![Jodi Benson]()
Jodi BensonJodi benson is an american actress best known for providing the voice of ariel in disney's the little mermaid.
October 11, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 6 months old,
or 774 months and 13 days old,
or 3367 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23572 days old,
if you were born on October 11, 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 11, 1959?
There are 170 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 11, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 11, 1959.
October 11, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 11, 1959:
- Bert Bell
Nfl hall of famer, dies at 64.
What famous deaths happened on October 11th?
Famous deaths on October 11th:
![Angela Lansbury]()
Angela LansburyBritish-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...
![Bonita Granville]()
Bonita GranvilleBonita Granville was an American actress known for her role in the Nancy Drew film series.
![Richard Denning]()
Richard DenningPoughkeepsie (new york) -- actor (steve karen, hawaii five-0).
![Richard Cromwell]()
Richard CromwellOliver cromwell was a british politician, and he is the son of a prominent family.
![Chico Marx]()
Chico MarxAmerican comedian, who was a star on both the stage and in films.
![Paul Shenar]()
Paul ShenarActor (deadly forces, dream lover), who dies at 53.
![Chester Conklin]()
Chester ConklinActor (greed modern times), dies in 83.
- Edit Piaf
Edith Piaf was a renowned French singer and actress, known for her powerful and emotional performances.
- Dorotea Lange
American documentary photographer famous for her work during the Great Depression.
- Redd Foxx
Legendary comedian and actor best known for his role in 'Sanford and Son'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 11th
October 11, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 11, 1959:
- International Day of the Girl Child
October 11, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 11, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 5th and October 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 11, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 11, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 11, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
- The Browns - The Three Bells
October 11, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 11, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 11, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
- Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
- Marty Wilde - Sea Of Love
October 11, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 1959 was Poison Ivy by The Coasters, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 11, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 11, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
- Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
- Phil Phillips With The Twilights - Sea Of Love
- Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
- Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk
October 11, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 11, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Bridge
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Bernhard Wicki
Starring: Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht
Country: United States of America
A Summer Place
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Starring: Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Sandra Dee, Arthur Kennedy
Country: United States of America
A Bucket of Blood
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Roger Corman
Starring: Dick Miller, Barboura Morris, Antony Carbone, Julian Burton
Country: United States of America
The Wonderful Country
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Robert Parrish
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Julie London, Gary Merrill, Albert Dekker
Country: United States of America
Battle of the Coral Sea
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Starring: Cliff Robertson, Gia Scala, Teru Shimada, Patricia Cutts
October 11, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 11, 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
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
Dennis the Menace
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Nick Castle
Five Fingers
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Kevin Barker
October 11, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 11, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Groucho And Me
By: Groucho Marx
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 Town House
By: Norah Lofts
Is it possible to make a home from the ashes? Can the hereditary mixture of wild gypsylore and fierce independence, magic, and mystery really settle in?
This Is My God
By: Herman Wouk
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 Great Imposter
By: Robert Crichton
This book details the incredible careers of some of the most outrageous imposters of our time.
Who was the US President on October 11, 1959?
On October 11, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1959?
On October 11, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 11, 1959?
On October 11, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 11th?
October 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2018 - A river in bududa (uganda) bursts, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people. many others are also injured and displaced.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attacked a police command centre in damascus killing two and injuring six more. the sun reports that sally jones, a british-born recruiter for isil, was killed in a drone strike by the united states in june. she was fleeing raqqa, syria with her 12-year old son.
- 2016 - According to reports, a gunman dressed in an afghan police uniform kills 14 people and injures many more at the shiite karte skhi shrine in kabul, just before ashura begins. the attacker is killed by police. (upi),
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.
