October 7th, 1959, was a Wednesday. It was day 280 of 1959. The decade was the 1950s.
62 years, 7 months and 11 days have passed since October 7th, 1959.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.
People who were born on this exact date.
The best-selling single on October 7th, 1959 was "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darin.
The top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The movie "But Not for Me" was at the top of the box office on October 7th, 1959.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane!
The date is October 7th, 1959 and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have started to become much cooler and the evenings are beginning to get darker.
Fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways and sidewalks and there's a fresh earthy scent in the ear. In music, the song "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darin is the best-selling record at the moment. Dwight David Eisenhower is currently the President of the United States and the movie But Not for Me is at the top of the Box Office.
In the United Kingdom, Harold Macmillan is the current Prime Minister. 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Casey Jones", "77 Sunset Strip", "Rawhide" and "The Twilight Zone".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Mickey Mouse Club", "Tom Terrific", "The Huckleberry Hound Show" and "Clutch Cargo". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as Dimestore soldiers, Foto-Electric Baseball, Wooly Willy and the Hula Hoop.
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on October 7th, 1959.
Between July and November of 1959, members of the United Steelworkers of America went on strike.
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.
In March of 1959, the first Barbie toy doll was introduced. The doll came in both blonde and brunette. It also had a modest sideways glance.
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.
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.
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.
US President Dwight D. Eisenhower was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1959.
Tailfins on cars was a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
Panty raids were a popular college prank during this period of time. The prank involved large groups of male students "raiding" the living quarters of their female counterparts. Panties were then stolen as as proof that the raid had been successful. These "raids" became popular during a time when colleges had curfews and men were forbidden from entering female dormitories.
During the 1950s and early 1960s, a popular youth subculture called "greasers" emerged. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants and denim or leather jackets.
During this period, the jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Around this time, teenagers and young adults would hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
During the 1950s, "DA haircuts" were popular among men. The cut consisted of a combed back hair style that was parted down the middle at the back. "DA" stood for "Ducks Ass", which is what many people liked to call the style.
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.
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.
During the 1950s, 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.
During the 1950s, people were using rotary phones. It was during this period that the heavier metal dial components were phased out and replaced with plastic.
In the late 1940s and 1950s, more and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television set. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.
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Notable events that occurred around October 7th, 1959.
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Television shows that people were watching on this date.
The Twilight Zone
TV series about disturbing or unusual events.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
American sitcom about a teenager who strives for beautiful women, fancy cars and money.
Bonanza
American Western series.
Rawhide
American western series starring Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood.
77 Sunset Strip
Private detective drama series.
Casey Jones
American Western series starring Alan Hale.
Maverick
American Western series about two brothers called Bret and Bart Maverick.
Perry Mason
Legal drama series.
Wagon Train
American western series.
Have Gun - Will Travel
American western series.
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Talk show hosted by Jack Paar.
Fury
American Western series about ranch operator Jim Newton and his adopted son Joey Clark.
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.
The Danny Thomas Show
American sitcom about a successful nightclub singer.
The Jack Benny Program
25-minute-long situation comedy series that broadcast on CBS.
You Bet Your Life
Comedy quiz series hosted by Groucho Marx.
What's My Line?
Panel game show.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1959.
Dennis the Menace
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Snooper and Blabber
Noggin the Nog
Clutch Cargo
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Felix the Cat
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
The Rifleman
The Huckleberry Hound Show
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Ruff and Reddy Show
Leave It to Beaver
Captain Pugwash
Colonel Bleep
Tom Terrific
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
The Mickey Mouse Club
Father Knows Best
Lassie
Crusader Rabbit
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1959.
Playpal dolls
Crater Critters
Fisher Price Little People
The Hula Hoop
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
Play-Doh
Matchbox toy cars
Colorforms
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
Tiny Tears (doll)
Spinning Tops
Toy Guns
Foto-Electric Baseball
Tonka trucks
Dimestore soldiers
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 from their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then check out October 7th, 1965 instead.
Celebrities, historical figures and other notable people who were born on October 7th.
Russian President.
Born on October 7th, 1952
He turned 7 on this day in 1959.
Singer.
Born on October 7th, 1967
She was born exactly 8 years after this date.
Actor.
Born on October 7th, 1975
He was born exactly 16 years after this date.
Singer.
Born on October 7th, 1978
She was born exactly 19 years after this date.
Soccer player.
Born on October 7th, 1988
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.
Singer.
Born on October 7th, 1996
He was born exactly 37 years after this date.
Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on October 7th, 1959.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on October 7th, 1959.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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