Historical Events
- Florence Henderson joins Today Show panel
- William Gibson's "Miracle Worker" premieres in NYC
Famous Deaths
- Stanley Bate, English composer, dies at 45
1959 Highlights
About October 19, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
