Historical Events
- 12 nations sign treaty for scientific peaceful use of Antarctica
Billy Cannon
25th Heisman Trophy Award: Billy Cannon, LSU (HB)
- The 1st color photograph of Earth received from outer space
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Childish [Steven John Hamper], English painter, poet, writer, singer and guitarist (Pop Rivets; Three Milkshakes), born in Chatham, England
- Rick Leventhal, American broadcast journalist
- Wally Lewis, Australian rugby league five eighth, coach and broadcaster (34 Tests; Queensland 38 games; RL "Immortal"), born in Brisbane, Australia
1959 Highlights
About December 1, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
- #1 Song: What Do You Want - Adam Faith