What Happened on September 18, 1959

Historical Events

  • Vanguard 3 launched into Earth orbit

Famous Birthdays

  • Ian Arkwright, English footballer (Wolverhampton Wanderers), born in Shafton, Barnsley, England
  • Mark Romanek, American filmmaker (One Hour Photo), born in Chicago, Illinois

Ryne Sandberg (64 years old)

American Baseball HOF infielder (10 × MLB All-Star; NL MVP 1984; 9 × Gold Glove Award; Chicago Cubs) and manager (Philadelphia Phillies 2013-15), born in Spokane, Washington


Born in 1959

Famous Deaths

  • Harvey Glatman, American rapist and serial killer, executed in the gas chamber of San Quentin State Prison, in Marin County, California at 31
1959 Highlights

About September 18, 1959

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sleep Walk - Santo & Johnny
  • UK #1 Song: Only Sixteen - Craig Douglas