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What happened on Tuesday June 16, 1959?

About June 16th, 1959, in brief:

  • Historical events: Philco introduces a portable television, marking a significant advancement in consumer electronics.
  • Day of the week: June 16th, 1959 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton
  • #1 UK song: Roulette by Russ Conway
  • Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder

More about June 16th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on June 16th, 1959.

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June 16, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 16, 1959:

  • Philco introduces innovative portable television Philco introduces a portable television, marking a significant advancement in consumer electronics. source: americanradiohistory.com

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June 16, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 16, 1959?


June 16, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 167th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1959 can also be written as 6/16/1959 in the US and as 16/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 16, 1959?


Famous people born on June 16, 1959:

  • The Ultimate Warrior
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  • Mario Greco
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June 16, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 16, 1959:

  • George Reeves
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Famous people who died on June 16th

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June 16, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 15th and June 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

  1. - The Battle Of New Orleans youtube
  2. - Personality youtube
  3. - Dream Lover youtube
  4. - Quiet Village youtube
  5. - Kansas City youtube

June 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

  1. - Roulette youtube
  2. - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight youtube
  3. - Dream Lover youtube
  4. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore youtube
  5. - I've Waited So Long youtube

June 16, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

  1. - Kansas City youtube
  2. - Personality
  3. - So Fine
  4. - Dream Lover youtube
  5. - So Close
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June 16, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 16, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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June 16, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 16, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 16, 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 June 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:41 pm and setting at 02:52 am.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.

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How old is someone born on June 16, 1959?


Someone born on June 16, 1959 is:

66 years 11 months old,

or 803 months and 8 days old,

or 3492 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24449 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 1959?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 16, 1959.

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