What happened on Saturday December 12, 1959?

Here's what happened on December 12, 1959:

• Nigeria's First Democratic Elections Nigeria held its first democratic elections in preparation for independence from British colonial rule. These elections were a critical milestone in Nigeria's journey towards self-governance, culminating in full independence on October 1, 1960.
• Establishment of ASECNA The Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) was established through a treaty signed in Saint-Louis, Senegal. This organization plays a crucial role in regulating and coordinating air traffic control across multiple African nations.
• Titan Rocket Test Failure A significant setback occurred during an uncrewed Titan rocket test launch at Cape Canaveral. The rocket catastrophically failed just four seconds after ignition, collapsing on the launch pad and exploding, highlighting the challenges of early space technology development.
• Birth of Cricket Player Krishnamachari Srikkanth Krishnamachari Srikkanth, a renowned Indian cricket player known for his aggressive big-hitting style as an opener, was born on this date. He would later become a pivotal figure in Indian cricket during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Events in 1959

December 12, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 12, 1959

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 1959

December 12, 1959: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Los Angeles Rams : 45 - 26

December 12, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 346th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

Famous people born on December 12, 1959:

• Jasper Conran

  Prominent English fashion designer known for his sophisticated and elegant clothing lines and design aesthetic.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on December 12th

Famous people died on December 12, 1959:

• Lorenzo Dalmazzo
• Hans Kämpfer
• Aldo Mantovani

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on December 12th

December 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1959 was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
2. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
3. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
4. Della Reese - Don't You Know
5. Ernie Fields - In The Mood

December 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
2. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
3. Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
4. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
5. Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

December 12, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1959 was The Clouds by The Spacemen, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. The Spacemen - The Clouds
2. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
3. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
4. The Drifters - Dance With Me
5. Fats Domino - Be My Guest

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

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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 12, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:12 pm and setting at 05:29 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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Your place in the Universe on December 12, 1959

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Someone born on December 12, 1959 is:

65 years 4 months old,

or 784 months and 21 days old,

or 3412 weeks

or 23884 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1959?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 12, 1959.

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