Historical Events
- "Happy Town" opens at 84th St Theater NYC for 5 performances
Pillow Talk
"Pillow Talk" film directed by Michael Gordon and starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson is first released
Far Side of the Moon Revealed
Far side of Moon seen for the 1st time, courtesy of USSR's Luna 3 space probe
Famous Birthdays
- Dylan Baker, American character actor, born in Syracuse, New York
- Jean-Marc Fournier, French Canadian politician, born in Châteauguay, Canada
- Lourdes Flores, Peruvian politician, born in Lima, Peru
Simon Cowell (64 years old)
English recording executive and television producer (X-Factor, American Idol), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Mario Lanza [Alfredo Arnold Cocozza], Italian-American actor and singer (Great Caruso, Toast of New Orleans), dies of a heart attack at 38
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About October 7, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
#1 Song: Here Comes Summer - Jerry Keller
