Famous Birthdays
- Andy McClusky, British electronic singer-songwriter, and bassist (Orchestal Manoeveres in the Dark - "Maid Of Orleans"; "(Forever) Live and Die"), born in Heswall, Wirral, England
- Rob Delahaye, Dutch soccer player (MVV), born in IJzeren, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Lou Bandy [Lodewijk Ferdinand Dieben], Dutch revue-artist (Life Ain't Bad), commits suicide at 69
1959 Highlights
About June 24, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 9 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
