Historical Events
Film Awards
20th Venice Film Festival: "The Great War" directed by Mario Monicelli and "General della Rovere" directed by Roberto Rossellini jointly awarded Golden Lion

Roberto Rossellini
1959 Highlights
About August 23, 1959
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo