What Happened on March 10, 1959

Historical Events

Sports History

Dorothy Comiskey Rigney, sells her 54% share of MLB Chicago White Sox to Bill Veeck, for a reported $27M

Event of Interest

Tennessee Williams' "Sweet Bird of Youth" premieres in NYC

  • Tibetan uprising against Chinese occupation force in Lhasa, Tibet

About March 10, 1959

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Venus - Frankie Avalon
  • UK #1 Song: As I Love You - Shirley Bassey