Historical Events
Baseball History
Branch Rickey resigns as MLB Pittsburgh Pirates' CEO to be President of new baseball Continental League
Famous Birthdays
- Tom Prichard, American wrestler, born in Pasadena, Texas
1959 Highlights
About August 18, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Three Bells - The Browns
- #1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Shadows