Famous Birthdays
- Al Goodah [Carlo Goedhart], Surinamese gospel, Caribbean, and pop vocalist and composer, born in Paramiribo, Suriname
- Lesley Thompson, Canadian rower (Olympic gold 1992, 96), born in Toronto, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Olin Howland, American actor (Gone With The Wind; Them!; Circus Boy), dies at 73
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About September 20, 1959
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 7 months and 6 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
