Historical Events
- 1st telecast transmitted from England to US
- Governor of Louisiana Earl K. Long is committed to a state mental hospital; he responds by having the hospital's director fired and replaced with a crony who proceeds to proclaim him perfectly sane
- New York City premiere of the film version of Kathryn Hulme's "The Nun's Story"
Famous Deaths
Ethel Barrymore (1879-1959)
American classic film and stage actress (Constant Wife, Corn is Green), dies at 79
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About June 18, 1959
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 10 months and 10 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
