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