Historical Events
- "Hennesey" debuts on CBS-TV
Theater Premiere
Edward Franklin Albee's play "Zoo Story" premieres in Berlin
- Explorer VI reveals an intense radiation belt around Earth
Famous Birthdays
- Angela Groothuizen, Dutch singer (Dolly Dots)
- Billy Montana, American country western performer (No Yesterday, Angelia)
- Ron Fellows, Canadian race car driver
- Steve Hytner, American actor (Seinfield), born in Long Island, New York
- Todd Worrell, American baseball pitcher (LA Dodgers), born in Arcadia, California
Famous Deaths
- Gerard Hoffnung, German-British artist, humorist and tuba player (Hoffnung Music Festival), dies at 34
- Rudolf Caracciola, German race car driver (b. 1901)
- Vincent Richards, American tennis player (US Pro C'ships 1927-28, 30, 33), dies of a heart attack at 56
About September 28, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
#1 Song: Only Sixteen - Craig Douglas
