Famous Birthdays
- Avraham Fried [Friedman], Orthodox Jewish musician, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Carlton Cuse, Mexican-born American TV writer and executive
- Matthew Modine, American actor (Full Metal Jacket), born in Loma Linda, California
Famous Deaths
- Olga Knipper. Russian-Soviet stage actress, and wife of Anton Chekhov, dies at
1959 Highlights
About March 22, 1959
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Venus - Frankie Avalon
#1 Song: Side Saddle - Russ Conway
