Historical Events
- UN adopts Universal Declaration of Children's Rights
- WABC fires Alan Freed over his refusal to swear innocence in payola scandal (accepting bribes from record companies)
Famous Birthdays
- James P. McGovern, American politician (Rep-D-Mass 1997-), born in Worcester, Massachusetts
- Sean Young, American actress (Dune, Blade Runner), born in Louisville, Kentucky
Famous Deaths
- Alfonso López Pumarejo, 16th President of Colombia (Liberal: 1934-38 and 1942-46) and statesman (President of UN security council 1948), dies at 73
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About November 20, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
#1 Song: Travellin' Light - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
