Historical Events
- Baltimore starter Jerry Walker pitches all 16 innings as the Orioles edge the Chicago White Sox, 1-0 at Memorial Stadium
Music History
Composer and jazz orchestra leader Duke Ellington wins NAACP's Springarn Medal for his musical achievements
- Congress passes a bill authorizing food stamps for poor Americans
- Elroy Face's 22 game winning streak ends as Dodgers beat Pirates 5-4
Famous Birthdays
- David Frost, South African golfer (10 PGA Tour titles; The Tradition 2013), born in Cape Town, RSA
- Robert Wrenn, American golfer, sportscaster, course designer (ESPN), born in Richmond, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Paul Douglas, American actor (Adventure Theater; Clash by Night), dies from a heart attack at 52
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About September 11, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Three Bells - The Browns
#1 Song: Only Sixteen - Craig Douglas
