Historical Events
- "Bonanza" premieres on NBC-TV
- Janos Kádár becomes premier of Hungary
- Luna 2 launched by USSR; 1st spacecraft to impact on the Moon
Famous Birthdays
- Cindy Rarick, American golfer (5 LPGA Tour titles), born in Glenwood, Minnesota
1959 Highlights
About September 12, 1959
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
