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What Happened on September 2, 1959

Historical Events

Event of Interest

US President Eisenhower arrives in Paris

Famous Birthdays

  • Esther Oosterbeek, Dutch pop singer (Dolly Dots - "Windsurfing"), born in Haarlem, Netherlands
  • Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil

About September 2, 1959

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Three Bells - The Browns
  • UK #1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Shadows