What Happened on November 7, 1959

Historical Events

US Win

Ryder Cup Golf, Eldorado GC: Sam Snead leads US to comprehensive 8½-3½ win

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexandre Guimarães, Costa Rican football player and manager, born in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
  • Billy Gillispie, American basketball coach (Ranger College), born in Abilene, Texas

Famous Deaths

Victor McLaglen (1886-1959)

English actor (The Informer - Academy Award 1935), dies of a heart attack at 72

Died in 1959 1959 Highlights

About November 7, 1959

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
  • UK #1 Song: Travellin' Light - Cliff Richard & The Shadows