Famous Birthdays
- Basia [Barbara Stanisława Trzetrzelewska], Polish jazz and pop singer ('Time and Tide"), born in Jaworzno, Poland
- Ettore Messina, Italian basketball coach (Olimpia Milano), born in Catalania, Italy
- Hans Werdekker, Dutch soccer player (Ajax, RKC/Amsterdam Admirals)
- Xiomara Castro, Honduran politician (1st female President of Honduras 2022-), born in Santa Bárbara, Honduras
Famous Deaths
- John Kliegl, American developer of Klieg light used in filmmaking, dies at 89
- Ross Granville Harrison, American Biologist and Zoologist (organ transplant pioneer), dies at 89
- Taylor Holmes, American actor (Sleeping Beauty, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), dies at 81
1959 Highlights
About September 30, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years and 2 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
