What Happened on March 25, 1959

Historical Events

  • Bill White traded to St Louis for pitchers Sam Jones & Don Choate
  • French President De Gaulle acknowledges Oder-Neisse boundary

Famous Birthdays

  • Vince Guerra, American jockey, born in Tucson

Famous Deaths

  • Billy Mayerl, British pianist, music hall songwriter, theatre composer (Marigold), music publisher, and teacher (School of Syncopation), dies of a heart attack at 55
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights

About March 25, 1959

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Venus - Frankie Avalon
  • UK #1 Song: Side Saddle - Russ Conway