Famous Birthdays
Kapil Dev (65 years old)
Indian cricketer (India's finest all-rounder 1978-94, Cup-1982), born in Chandigarh, Punjab
- Kathy Sledge, American vocalist (Sister Sledge - "We are Family"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Jose Enrique Pedreira, Puerto Rican composer ("Tus Caricias"; "Siempre"), and pedagogue, dies at 54
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About January 6, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Chipmunk Song - The Chipmunks With David Seville
#1 Song: It's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
