Famous Birthdays
- Anil Ambani, Indian businessman (Reliance Group), born in Bombay, Maharashtra State, India
- John Bickerton, Canadian jazz pianist, and composer, born in Windsor, Ontario
- Lord Rayleigh, agri-businessman (Lord Rayleigh Farms)
- Paul Taylor, American rock keyboardist (Winger - "Seventeen"; "Can't Get Enuff"), born in San Francisco, California
- Rod Connop, Canadian CFL corner (Edmonton Eskimos), born in North Vancouver, British Columbia
Famous Deaths
- Charles Vidor, Hungarian director (Gilda, Farewell to Arms), dies at 58
1959 Highlights
About June 4, 1959
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 9 months and 15 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: A Fool Such As I/I Need Your Love Tonight - Elvis Presley