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
- Peter Anthony Togni, Canadian pianist, organist, composer (Responsio), and radio broadcaster, born in Pembroke, Ontario
1959 Highlights
About September 12, 1959
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Three Bells - The Browns- #1 Song: Only Sixteen - Craig Douglas
#1 Song: The Three Bells - The Browns
#1 Song: Only Sixteen - Craig Douglas
