Historical Events
- 9th Berlin International Film Festival: "The Cousins" wins Golden Bear
Boxing Title Fight
Ingemar Johansson TKOs Floyd Patterson in 3 for heavyweight boxing title
St. Lawrence Seaway
Queen Elizabeth II and US President Dwight D. Eisenhower open the St. Lawrence Seaway, allowing oceangoing vessels to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes of North America
1959 History
Famous Birthdays
- Mark McKinney, Canadian comedian and actor (The Kids in the Hall), born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Famous Deaths
- Audley Miller, cricketer (Test for England 1896), dies
About June 26, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 1 day
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
