Historical Events
Film & TV History
Nikita Khrushchev is denied access to Disneyland
Famous Birthdays
- Marshall Jefferson, American musician 'father of house music' (Move your Body), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Sally Barker, British folk-pop singer (The Poozies, 1990-96 & 2006-16 - "Another Train"; The Voice UK, 2014), and songwriter, born in Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, England
Famous Weddings
Rod Steiger
Academy award-winning actor Rod Steiger (34) weds stage and film actress Claire Bloom (28) in Los Angeles, California
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About September 19, 1959
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Sleep Walk - Santo & Johnny
- #1 Song: Only Sixteen - Craig Douglas