Historical Events
Election of Interest
Eamon de Valera elected President of Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Abdul Mouse, Indonesian nationalist foreman/author, dies at about 68
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About June 17, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 10 months and 11 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
