Historical Events
- South African Apartheid government efforts to remove Black people from Cato Manor close to the Durban city center to newly established black township Kwa Mashu, on outskirts met with violent resistance
Famous Birthdays
- The Ultimate Warrior [James Brian Hellwig], American professional wrestler, born in Crawfordsville, Indiana (d. 2014)
Famous Deaths
George Reeves (1914-1959)
American actor (Adventures of Superman; Gone With The Wind), commits suicide by shooting himself in the head at 45
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About June 16, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
#1 Song: Roulette - Russ Conway
