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What Happened on June 6, 1959

Famous Birthdays

  • Amanda Pays, English actress (Max Headroom; Off Limits), born in London
  • Colin Quinn, American comedian and writer (SNL, 1995-2000; Long Story Short), born in New York City
  • David Schultz, American freestyle wrestler (Olympic gold 74kg 1984; World C'ship gold 1983), born in Palo Alto, California (d. 1996)
  • Jimmy Jam [James Harris], American songwriter and record producer (Janet Jackson), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Josie Lawrence, British comedian and actress (Whose Line Is It Anyway?; Eastenders: Enchanted April), born in Staffordshire, England

About June 6, 1959

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
  • UK #1 Song: A Fool Such As I/I Need Your Love Tonight - Elvis Presley