What Happened on October 11, 1959

Historical Events

  • KTHI TV channel 11 in Fargo-Grand Forks, ND (NBC) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Bob Inglis, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina), born in Savannah, Georgia
  • Michiel Schapers, Dutch tennis star, born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Born in 1959

Famous Deaths

  • Bert Bell, American Pro Football HOF executive (NFL Commissioner 1946-59; owner Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers), dies from a heart attack at 64
1959 Highlights

About October 11, 1959

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

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

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin