Historical Events
The Mummy
Hammer horror film "The Mummy" starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing is first released in the UK
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Waller, Zimbabwean cricket batsman and coach (2 Tests, 39 ODIs), born in Harare, Zimbabwe
Famous Weddings
- American writer and future "Cosmopolitan" editor-in-chief Helen Gurley (37) weds American theater producer David Brown (43), until his death
Famous Deaths
- Ennio Porrino, Italian composer, dies at 49
- Helen Broderick, American comedienne and actress (Swing Time; Top Hat), dies at 68
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About September 25, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sleep Walk - Santo & Johnny
#1 Song: Only Sixteen - Craig Douglas
