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September 29, 1959

September 29, 1959, was a Tuesday. It was 65 years, 2 months, and 21 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Music charts

Top song: September 29, 1959

The best-selling single on September 29, 1959 was "Sleep Walk" by Santo & Johnny.

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 29, 1959

The top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

  • Sleep Walk - Santo & Johnny
  • Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
  • The Three Bells - The Browns
  • ('til) I Kissed You - The Everly Brothers
  • I'm Gonna Get Married - Lloyd Price
Play the top singles from 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

The top movie on this day was "North by Northwest".

Facts

This date occurred 23,824 days ago. Approximately 794 months have passed. It was the 272nd day of 1959, in week 40. The decade was the fifties. People who were born on September 29, 1959, are now 65 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 265 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to September 29, 1959

Let's go back to the fifties.

The date is September 29, 1959, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. 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.

The earthy smells of autumn have started to fill the air. In music, the song "Sleep Walk" by Santo & Johnny 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", "The Jack Benny Program", "Fury", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis". 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 "The Mickey Mouse Club", "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "Captain Pugwash", and "Leave It to Beaver". Children are playing with toys such as Foto-Electric Baseball, Toy Guns, Spinning Tops, and Fisher Price Little People.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 29, 1959, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1959 was the year of the Pig (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 29, 1959 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 29, 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 1959 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%.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around September 29, 1959.

  • September 12, 1959: The first episode of the American Western television series "Bonanza" is aired on NBC.
  • September 14, 1959: Soviet probe Luna 2 becomes the first man-made object to reach the moon.
  • September 15, 1959: General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev, visits the United States.
  • September 16, 1959: The first successful photocopier is introduced to the world.
  • September 19, 1959:
    • Government authorities prevent Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev from visiting Disneyland in Los Angeles due to "security concerns".
    • The first episode of the animated series "Snooper and Blabber" is aired.
  • This date: September 29, 1959
  • October 9, 1959: Baseball: The Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Chicago White Sox by 4-2 to win the 1959 World Series.
  • October 24, 1959: Wilt Chamberlain makes his NBA debut.
  • October 29, 1959: The comic strip series "The Adventures of Asterix" makes its debut.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in September 1959

In September 1959, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from September 1959.

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Bonanza
Bonanza
Rawhide
Rawhide
77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Casey Jones
Casey Jones
Maverick
Maverick
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Have Gun - Will Travel
Have Gun - Will Travel
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Fury
Fury
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in September 1959

If you were a kid on September 29, 1959, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Snooper and Blabber
Snooper and Blabber

Noggin the Nog
Noggin the Nog
Clutch Cargo
Clutch Cargo
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Felix the Cat
Felix the Cat
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
Toys

Toys in 1959

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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

Were you born on September 29, 1959?

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 29, 1965, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 29.

Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis

Singer Deceased
Born on September 29, 1935
He turned 24 on this day in 1959.

Silvio Berlusconi

Silvio Berlusconi

Former Italian Prime Minister Deceased
Born on September 29, 1936
He turned 23 on this day in 1959.

Fred West

Fred West

English serial killer Deceased
Born on September 29, 1941
He turned 18 on this day in 1959.

Per Mertesacker

Per Mertesacker

German soccer player
Born on September 29, 1984
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant

NBA player
Born on September 29, 1988
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Halsey

Halsey

Singer
Born on September 29, 1994
She was born exactly 35 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on September 29, 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 29, 1959 was most likely conceived around January 6, 1959.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 29, 1959 is close to June 21, 1960.

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Stats for September 29, 1959

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 29, 1959:

  • 23,824 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,403 weeks have passed.
  • 2,058,397,200 seconds have passed since September 29, 1959.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,401,463,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,062,132,955,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 343,066,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 177,022,159 steps. That's roughly 78,677 miles.
  • 24,700,766 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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