Historical Events
Music Premiere
"The Sound of Music" musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, opens at Lunt Fontanne Theater, NYC; runs for 1443 performances
- Boston business executive Billy Sullivan is awarded eighth and final franchise of developing American Football League (AFL); later branded Boston Patriots
Famous Birthdays
- Bert Cameron, Spanish Town Jamaica, 4X400m relayer (Olympic silver 1988)
- Corey Pavin, American golfer (US Open 1995; 15 PGA Tour titles), born in Oxnard, California
1959 Highlights
About November 16, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin- #1 Song: Travellin' Light - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
#1 Song: Travellin' Light - 
