Historical Events
- USAF launches Discoverer II into polar orbit
- Vanguard SLV-5 launched for Earth orbit (failed)
- Vatican edict forbids Roman Catholics from voting for communists
Famous Deaths
- Eduard van Beinum, Dutch musician and conductor, dies at 58
- Rigardus "Rijn" Rijnhout, Giant of Rotterdam (2.375m), dies at 38
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About April 13, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 15 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
