Historical Events
Music History
Dmitri Shostakovich's Moscow-Tsjerjomoesjki premieres in Moscow
Famous Birthdays
- Bernard Tyson, American healthcare advocate & 1st African American CEO of Kaiser Permanente, born in San Francisco Bay Area, California
- Joel Rifkin, American serial killer believed to have killed up to 17 victims between 1989 and 1993 in NYC and Long Island, born in New York
- Lea Antonoplis, American tennis player, born in West Covina, California
1959 Highlights
About January 20, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
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
