Historical Events
Film & TV History
Nikita Khrushchev is denied access to Disneyland
Famous Birthdays
- Marshall Jefferson, American musician 'father of house music' (Move your Body), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Weddings
Rod Steiger
Academy award-winning actor Rod Steiger (34) weds stage and film actress Claire Bloom (28) in Los Angeles, California
1959 Highlights
About September 19, 1959
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sleep Walk - Santo & Johnny
#1 Song: Only Sixteen - Craig Douglas
