Historical Events
Sports History
Dodger pitcher Don Drysdale hits his 2nd Opening Day HR
- Dutch Prince Bernhard visits Lockheed factory
- Yip Harburg, Fred Saidy, and Harold Arlen's musical "Jamaica", starring Lena Horne, closes at Imperial Theater NYC after 558 performances
1959 Highlights
About April 11, 1959
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Come Softly To Me - The Fleetwoods
#1 Song: Side Saddle - Russ Conway