What happened on Friday January 30, 1959?

Here's what happened on January 30, 1959:

• End of Jebel Akhdar War in Oman On January 30, 1959, forces of the Sultanate of Muscat captured the last strongholds of the Imamate of Oman, Saiq and Shuraijah, effectively ending the five-year Jebel Akhdar War. This victory solidified the Sultanate's control over Oman. source: isitaholidaytoday.com
• Australia vs England cricket test match On January 30, 1959, Australia played against England in the fourth Test match of the Ashes series at Adelaide Oval. Australia won by 10 wickets, with Colin McDonald scoring 170 runs in the first innings. source: espncricinfo.com

Events in 1959

January 30, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1959

Newspapers from Jan. 30, 1959

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January 30, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 30th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 1959 can also be written as 1/30/1959 in the US and as 30/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

Famous people born on January 30, 1959:

• Jody Watley

  Jody Watley is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer recognized as a pioneer in pop, R&B, and dance music. Rising to fame as a member of the group Shalamar, she later achieved solo success with hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Watley is known for her influential style and sound, earning accolades including a Grammy Award. [bio]

• Steve Augeri

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on January 30th

Famous people died on January 30, 1959:

• Therese Schnabel

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on January 30th

January 30, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 30, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
2. Connie Francis - My Happiness
3. Ritchie Valens - Donna
4. The Crests - 16 Candles
5. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee

January 30, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 30, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came
3. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
4. Little Richard - Baby Face
5. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him

January 30, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 30, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me
4. Dee Clark - Nobody But You
5. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 30th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 30, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 30, 1959 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 30, 1959 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 30, 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 January 30, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 10:52 pm and setting at 11:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1959.

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Someone born on January 30, 1959 is:

67 years 3 months old,

or 807 months and 24 days old,

or 3512 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24586 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 30, 1959?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 30th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 30, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 30, 1959.

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