Famous Birthdays
- Ernesto Canto, Mexican race walker (Olympic gold 20k 1984; World C'ship gold 20k 1983), born in Mexico City (d. 2020)
- Kirby Chambliss, Aerobatic pilot and Red Bull Air Racer
- Milčo Mančevski, Macedonian film director and screenwriter
- Steve Swayne, Dartmouth Professor
Famous Deaths
- Boughera El Ouafi, Algerian athlete (Olympic gold marathon 1928), dies of gun wounds at 61
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About October 18, 1959
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
