Historical Events
- American Football League (AFL) conducts its first draft in Minneapolis with the 8 clubs selecting their playing rosters for the inaugural 1960 season
Famous Birthdays
- Fabio Parra, Colombian cyclist
- Frank McAvennie, Scottish footballer
Famous Deaths
Molla Mallory (1884-1959)
American-Norwegian tennis player (US Nat C'ship 1915-18, 20-22, 26), dies at 75
- Sam M. Lewis [Levine] American singer and lyricist ("Street of Dreams"; "Just Friends"; "Dinah"), dies at 74
1959 Highlights
About November 22, 1959
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
#1 Song: Travellin' Light - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
