Famous Birthdays
- Doug Herzog, American television executive (Viacom Music and Entertainment Group), born in Paterson, New Jersey
- Gary Anderson, NFL placekicker (Philadelphia Eagles), born in Parys, Orange Free State, South Africa
- Gerd Wessig, East German high jumper (1st male to set high jump world record at Olympics (2.36m [7' 9"] Moscow), born in Lübz, Germany
1959 Highlights
About July 16, 1959
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lonely Boy - Paul Anka
#1 Song: Dream Lover - Bobby Darin
