What happened on Monday December 14, 1959?

Here's what happened on December 14, 1959:

• Xerox 914 commercial copier introduced On December 14, 1959, the Xerox 914, the first commercial plain paper copier, was introduced. This innovation revolutionized office document reproduction. source: en.wikipedia.org
• First mass-produced electric car The first mass-produced electric car, the General Motors EV1, was introduced on December 14, 1959. This marked a significant milestone in automotive history, paving the way for future electric vehicles. source: bbc.com
• World altitude record set On December 14, 1959, a new world altitude record was set by a U.S. Air Force aircraft, reaching unprecedented heights. This achievement highlighted advancements in aviation technology during the Cold War era. source: britannica.com
• Caspian Tiger Extinction in Iran The Caspian Tiger becomes extinct in Iran, highlighting the ongoing environmental challenges and loss of biodiversity in the region.
• Pantyhose Introduced Glen Raven Mills introduces pantyhose, a revolutionary clothing item that would significantly impact fashion and women's hosiery.
• Workers World Party Founded Sam Marcy establishes the Workers World Party, a socialist political organization committed to advocating for workers' rights and social justice.
• Japanese 10 Yen Coin Design Introduced The current design of the Japanese 10 yen coin is put into circulation, representing a moment in the country's monetary history.

Events in 1959

December 14, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1959

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 1959

Your poster from December 14, 1959

December 14, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 348th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1959 can also be written as 12/14/1959 in the US and as 14/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

Famous people born on December 14, 1959:

• Didier Sustrac

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on December 14th

Famous people died on December 14, 1959:

• Edna Wallace Hopper
• Stanley Spencer
• Armando Cougnet

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on December 14th

December 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
2. The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
3. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
4. Ernie Fields - In The Mood
5. Frankie Avalon - Why

December 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
2. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
3. Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
4. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
5. Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

December 14, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Brook Benton - So Many Ways
2. Sammy Turner - Always
3. Jackie Wilson - Talk That Talk
4. The Spacemen - The Clouds
5. The Drifters - Dance With Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 14, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 1959 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 14, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:32 pm and setting at 07:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on December 14, 1959

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Someone born on December 14, 1959 is:

66 years 5 months old,

or 797 months and 11 days old,

or 3467 weeks

or 24269 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 1959?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 14, 1959.

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