Historical Events
Emmy Awards
11th Emmy Awards: Playhouse 90, Jack Benny Show, Raymond Burr win
- Farthest radio signal heard (Pioneer IV, 400,000 miles)
Famous Birthdays
- Saul Anuzis, American politician
- Thomas "Tom" Arnold, American actor (Tom, True Lies) and former husband of actress Rosanne Barr, born in Iowa
Famous Deaths
- Fred Stone, renowned American circus performer and broadway actor (Alice Adams), dies at 85
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About March 6, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Venus - Frankie Avalon
#1 Song: As I Love You - Shirley Bassey
