Historical Events
- 1st ship firing of a Polaris missile, Observation Island
- Progressive Party under John Steytler forms in South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Lynette Woodard, (Olympic gold 1984, Harlem Globetrotter), born in Wichita, Kansas
Famous Deaths
- Mike O'Neill, Irish-American baseball player, dies at 81 (b. 1877)
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About August 12, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Big Hunk O' Love - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
