What Happened on November 11, 1959

Historical Events

  • 1st episode of Jay Ward's cartoon series "Rocky & His Friends", featuring Rocket J. ("Rocky") Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose. airs on NBC
  • Seals Stadium, a minor league baseball park and temporary home of MLB Giants) in San Francisco, California demolished

Famous Birthdays

  • Lee Haney, American bodybuilder (8x Mr. Olympia), born in Fairburn, Georgia

About November 11, 1959

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Mr. Blue - The Fleetwoods
  • UK #1 Song: Travellin' Light - Cliff Richard & The Shadows