What Happened on April 12, 1959

Historical Events

  • 13th Tony Awards: "J.B." (play) & "Redhead" (musical) win
  • France Observator reports torture practice by French army in Algeria

Famous Birthdays

  • Elissa Leeds, American actress (Cissy-Dorothy), born in New York City
  • Liu Xiao Ling Tong [Zhang Jinlai], Chinese actor (Journey to the West - "Monkey King"), born in Shanghai, China
Born in 1959

Famous Deaths

  • Ernest Willem Mulder, Dutch conductor, composer, and teacher, dies at 60
  • James Gleason, American writer and actor (Bishop's Wife, Flying Fool), dies at 76
1959 Highlights

About April 12, 1959

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Come Softly To Me - The Fleetwoods
  • UK #1 Song: Side Saddle - Russ Conway