What Happened on December 1, 1959

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
1959 History

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
Born in 1959
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

  • US #1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
  • UK #1 Song: What Do You Want - Adam Faith