Famous Birthdays
- Ali McMordie, Northern Irish bassist (Stiff Little Fingers), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Peter Suhrkamp, German publisher (Suhrkamp Verlag), dies at 68
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About March 31, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 28 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