Historical Events
- A fire in a resort hotel in Stalheim, Norway kills 34 people
Klaus Fuchs Released
Convicted Manhattan Project spy Klaus Fuchs is released after only nine years in prison and allowed to emigrate to Dresden, East Germany, where he resumed a scientific career
Famous Deaths
- Boris Vian, French writer and musician (b. 1920)
- Jean Gallon, French composer, dies at 80
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About June 23, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
#1 Song: Roulette - Russ Conway
