What happened on Monday September 14, 1959?

Here's what happened on September 14, 1959:

• Landrum–Griffin Act signed into law The Landrum–Griffin Act was signed into law on September 14, 1959, aimed at regulating labor unions and ensuring transparency in their operations. This legislation was a response to concerns about corruption within labor organizations. source: dol.gov
• Soviet Luna 2 becomes first spacecraft to reach the Moon The Soviet spacecraft Luna 2 made history on September 14, 1959, by becoming the first human-made object to reach the Moon. This achievement was a significant milestone in the space race and lunar exploration. source: nasa.gov
• First radar signal transmitted to Venus On September 14, 1959, scientists successfully transmitted the first radar signal to Venus, marking a significant milestone in planetary exploration. This achievement allowed for improved understanding of Venus's atmosphere and surface. source: nasa.gov
• WQEX TV Channel Begins Broadcasting WQEX TV channel 16, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, commenced its broadcasting operations, contributing to the local media landscape and public television network.

Events in 1959

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

LIFE magazines from September 1959

Newspapers from Sep. 14, 1959

Your poster from September 14, 1959

September 14, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 257th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 14, 1959 can also be written as 9/14/1959 in the US and as 14/9/1959 in UK and Europe.

September 14, 1959 in September 1959 calendar

Famous people born on September 14, 1959:

• Morten Harket

  Morten Harket is a Norwegian musician best known as the lead vocalist of the synth-pop/rock band A-ha, famous for their hit 'Take On Me.' As the iconic frontman, Harket is recognized for his distinctive vocal range and longstanding contributions to pop music. [bio]

• Mary Crosby

  Mary Crosby is an American actress best known for her role as Kristin Shepard in the television series 'Dallas.' She gained fame for her involvement in the show's iconic 'Who shot J.R.?' storyline. [bio]

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on September 14th

Famous people died on September 14, 1959:

• Ede Herczog
• Umberto Crudeli

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on September 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 14, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. The Browns - The Three Bells
2. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
3. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
4. Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
5. The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 14, 1959 was Only Sixteen by Craig Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Craig Douglas - Only Sixteen
2. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
3. Jerry Keller - Here Comes Summer
4. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
5. Russ Conway - China Tea

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 14, 1959 was I'm Gonna Get Married by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
2. Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home
3. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
4. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
5. Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 14th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 14, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 05:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on September 14, 1959

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Someone born on September 14, 1959 is:

66 years 8 months old,

or 800 months and 11 days old,

or 3480 weeks

or 24360 days old,

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

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 14th 2026.

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

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

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