Famous Birthdays
- James Irvin, British new wave rock singer (Furniture - "Brilliant Mind"), born in London, England
- Radney Foster, American country singer and songwriter (Foster & Lloyd - "Crazy Over You"), born in Del Rio, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Harry Fox [Arthur Carringford], American vaudeville dancer, comedian and actor (Talent Scout), dies at 77
- William D. Leahy, American admiral and chief of staff during WWII, dies at 84
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About July 20, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 9 months and 7 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
