Historical Events
- "Say, Darling" closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 332 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Momoe Yamaguchi, Japanese singer & actress, born in Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan
- Susanna Hoffs, American actress & musician (Bangles-Walk Like an Egyptian), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Abdul Aziz, cricket, dies at 17 struck by ball in fc match for Karachi
1959 Highlights
About January 17, 1959
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - The Platters- #1 Song: The Days The Rains Came - Jane Morgan
#1 Song: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - The Platters
#1 Song: The Days The Rains Came - Jane Morgan
