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September 13th, 1959

September 13th, 1959, was a Sunday. It was Day 256 of 1959. The decade was the Fifties.

63 years, 8 months, and 22 days have passed since September 13th, 1959.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

Birthdays

Born on September 13th, 1959.

People who were born on this exact date.

Music charts

Top song: September 13th, 1959

The best-selling single on September 13th, 1959 was "The Three Bells" by The Browns.

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 13th, 1959.

The top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

  • The Three Bells - The Browns
  • Sleep Walk - Santo & Johnny
  • I'm Gonna Get Married - Lloyd Price
  • Sea Of Love - Phil Phillips With The Twilights
  • ('til) I Kissed You - The Everly Brothers
Play the top singles from the year 1959.
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1959. Take a trip back to the days of The Platters, Frankie Avalon, The Fleetwoods and Johnny Horton.
North by Northwest

Top movie at the box office.

The movie "North by Northwest" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Take me back to September 13th, 1959!

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is September 13th, 1959, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. In the United States, Labor Day of 1959 has recently come and passed. To many, this means that the summer is officially over. In music, the song "The Three Bells" by The Browns is the best-selling record at the moment.

Dwight David Eisenhower is the President of the United States, and the movie North by Northwest is at the top of the box office. Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "Gunsmoke", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", and "Wagon Train".

In fashion, women are sporting chemise dresses, sheaths, sack dresses and straight-cut suits. Short boxy jackets and shift dresses are also beginning to become popular. Meanwhile, a lot of men are sporting a "Teddy Boy" style that involves leather jackets, greased-back hair, extremely narrow trousers and velvet-collared jackets. Men are also wearing formal suits as daywear. Tailfins on cars are extremely popular at the moment. The design looks futuristic, almost like a rocket or the twin rudders on the back of an airplane. It's 1959, so radio stations and jukeboxes are playing hit songs from artists such as Johnny Horton, Bobby Darin, Lloyd Price, Frankie Avalon, Paul Anka, The Browns, The Fleetwoods and Wilbert Harrison.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Clark Gable would be still alive. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "The Gumby Show", "Heckle and Jeckle", and "The Rifleman". Children are playing with toys such as Spinning Tops, Wooly Willy, the Frisbee, and Crater Critters.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 13th, 1959.

  • Steel strike of 1959.

    Steel strike of 1959.

    Between July and November of 1959, members of the United Steelworkers of America went on strike.

  • Trouble is brewing in Vietnam.

    Trouble is brewing in Vietnam.

    By this time, communist forces in North Vietnam had committed themselves to invading South Vietnam. The Ho Chi Minh trail was established and expanded and guerrilla warfare attacks were being carried out against the US-backed Diệm government in the south. It was during this time that the United States started to slowly escalate its involvement in the conflict.

  • Barbie is introduced.

    Barbie is introduced.

    The first Barbie toy doll was introduced in March 1959. The doll came in both blonde and brunette colors. It also had a modest sideways glance.

  • Phonebooth stuffing has become a fad.

    Phonebooth stuffing has become a fad.

    In 1959, a new fad swept across South Africa, the United States, Canada, and Britain. This fad was called "phonebooth stuffing". As the name suggests, it involved trying to fit as many people into a telephone booth as possible.

  • Movies from 1959.

    Movies from 1959.

    The most popular movies in 1958 were Ben-Hur, The Shaggy Dog, Operation Petticoat, Some Like It Hot, Pillow Talk, Imitation of Life, "Suddenly, Last Summer", Rio Bravo and The Nun's Story.

  • 1959 in music.

    1959 in music.

    The radio stations in 1959 were dominated by artists such as Johnny Horton, Bobby Darin, Lloyd Price, Frankie Avalon, Paul Anka, The Browns, The Fleetwoods and Wilbert Harrison.

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower.

    Dwight D. Eisenhower.

    US President Dwight D. Eisenhower was named Time Person of the Year in 1959.

  • Tailfins on cars.

    Tailfins on cars.

    Tailfins on cars were a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.

  • Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses.

    Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses.

    Panty raids were a popular college prank at the time. Large groups of male students would "raid" the living quarters of their female counterparts and then steal their underwear as proof that the raid had been successful. These raids took place during a time when colleges had curfews and men were forbidden from entering female dormitories.

  • Greasers.

    Greasers.

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.

  • The Jukebox.

    The Jukebox.

    The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.

  • Men are getting "DA haircuts".

    Men are getting "DA haircuts".

    The "DA haircut" was extremely popular among men. The cut consisted of a combed-back hairstyle that was parted down the middle at the back. "DA" stood for "Duck's Ass," which is what many people liked to call the style.

  • Sock hops.

    Sock hops.

    Sock hops were informal dance events for teenagers. The name originated from the fact that many of these dances required participants to remove their shoes. This is because sock hops were often held in high school gymnasiums, and the organizers didn't want scuff marks on the floors.

  • Capitalism vs Communism.

    Capitalism vs Communism.

    The ideological clash between capitalism and communism heated up during the 1950s. It was during this period that a "Cold War" started between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the US, there were fears that Soviet spies had infiltrated all parts of society, including Hollywood.

  • The economy is booming.

    The economy is booming.

    The world was recovering from World War II. Many countries witnessed an economic boom during this decade. Unemployment was low, consumerism increased, mortgages were cheap, and governments started to invest in infrastructure such as highways. For many, this was the "golden age" of the economy.

  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones.

    Almost everyone had rotary phones in the 1950s. However, the heavier metal dial components were being phased out and replaced with plastic.

  • More and more people are buying television sets.

    More and more people are buying television sets.

    More and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • This date fell on a weekend.
  • 63 years, 8 months, and 22 days have passed since September 13th, 1959.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 37 of 1959.
  • Leap Year: 1959 was not a leap year.
  • Age: People born on September 13th, 1959, are now 63 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1959 belong to the Baby Boomer generation.

Personality traits.

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Events

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around September 13th, 1959.

  • August 14th, 1959: The American Football League (AFL) is founded.
  • August 21st, 1959: Hawaii becomes the 50th U.S. state.
  • August 26th, 1959: The Mini (vehicle) is launched.
  • September 12th, 1959: The first episode of the American Western television series "Bonanza" is aired on NBC.
  • This date: September 13th, 1959
  • September 14th, 1959: Soviet probe Luna 2 becomes the first man-made object to reach the moon.
  • September 15th, 1959: General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev, visits the United States.
  • September 16th, 1959: The first successful photocopier is introduced to the world.
  • September 19th, 1959: Government authorities prevent Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev from visiting Disneyland in Los Angeles due to "security concerns".
  • September 19th, 1959: The first episode of the animated series "Snooper and Blabber" is aired.
  • October 9th, 1959: Baseball: The Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Chicago White Sox by 4-2 to win the 1959 World Series.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 13th, 1959, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1959 was the year of the Pig (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 13th, 1959 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.

Photos of 1950s fashion.

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of 1950s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1959.

Television shows that people were watching in September 1959.

TV shows from September, 1959.

Bonanza
Bonanza
American Western series.

Rawhide
Rawhide
American western series starring Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood.

77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Private detective drama series.

Casey Jones
Casey Jones
American Western series starring Alan Hale.

Maverick
Maverick
American Western series about two brothers called Bret and Bart Maverick.

Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Legal drama series.

Wagon Train
Wagon Train
American western series.

Have Gun - Will Travel
Have Gun - Will Travel
American western series.

Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Talk show hosted by Jack Paar.

Fury
Fury
American Western series about ranch operator Jim Newton and his adopted son Joey Clark.

Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.

The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
American sitcom about a successful nightclub singer.

The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
25-minute-long situation comedy series that broadcast on CBS.

You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
Comedy quiz series hosted by Groucho Marx.

What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Panel game show.

The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.

Cars in 1959.

1959 saw the introduction of cars such as the Ford Falcon, the Chevrolet El Camino, the BMW 700, the Mini, the Buick Electra and the Studebaker Lark.

Cars in 1959.

Children TV shows

Kids' TV shows on September 13th, 1959.

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1959.

Noggin the Nog
Noggin the Nog

Clutch Cargo
Clutch Cargo

Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks

Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown

The Rifleman
The Rifleman

The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Huckleberry Hound Show

The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole

The Ruff and Reddy Show
The Ruff and Reddy Show

Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver

Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash

Colonel Bleep
Colonel Bleep

Tom Terrific
Tom Terrific

Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle

The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show

Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse

Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo

The Mickey Mouse Club
The Mickey Mouse Club

Father Knows Best
Father Knows Best

Lassie
Lassie

Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit

Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry

Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1959.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1959.

Crater Critters
Crater Critters

Fisher Price Little People
Fisher Price Little People

The Hula Hoop
The Hula Hoop

Metal House robots
Metal House robots

The Frisbee
The Frisbee

Wooly Willy
Wooly Willy

Play-Doh
Play-Doh

Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars

Colorforms
Colorforms

BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball

Tiny Tears (doll)
Tiny Tears (doll)

Spinning Tops
Spinning Tops

Toy Guns
Toy Guns

Foto-Electric Baseball
Foto-Electric Baseball

Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks

Dimestore soldiers
Dimestore soldiers

Were you born on this date?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1959.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out September 13th, 1965, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 13th.

Roald Dahl

Author. Deceased
Born on September 13th, 1916
He turned 43 on this day in 1959.

Ben Savage

Actor.
Born on September 13th, 1980
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.

James Bourne

Busted.
Born on September 13th, 1983
He was born exactly 24 years after this date.

KondZilla

Brazilian Youtube personality.
Born on September 13th, 1988
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Niall Horan

Singer.
Born on September 13th, 1993
He was born exactly 34 years after this date.

Playboi Carti

Rapper.
Born on September 13th, 1996
He was born exactly 37 years after this date.

USA

US President.

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on September 13th, 1959.

UK

UK Prime Minister.

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach.

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on September 13th, 1959 was most likely conceived around December 21st, 1958.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 13th, 1959 is close to June 5th, 1960.

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Stats for September 13th, 1959

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about September 13th, 1959.

  • A total of 23,276 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,325 weeks have passed.
  • 2,011,046,400 seconds have passed since the September 13th, 1959.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,346,220,800 times.
  • Since September 13th, 1959, the Earth has travelled approximately 1,037,699,942,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 335,174,400 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 172,949,990 steps. That's about 76,867 miles!
  • Since this date, 24,132,557 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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