Historical Events
- A fire in a resort hotel in Stalheim, Norway kills 34 people
Event of Interest
Convicted Manhattan Project spy Klaus Fuchs is released after only nine years in prison and allowed to emigrate to Dresden, East Germany (where he resumed a scientific careerhistory of ultrasounds
Famous Deaths
- Boris Vian, French writer and musician (b. 1920)
- Jean Gallon, French composer, dies at 80
About June 23, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
#1 Song: Roulette - Russ Conway
