Historical Events
- Chicago White Sox second baseman Nellie Fox gets a MLB Opening Day record tying 5 hits in 7 at-bats in a 14-inning, 9–7 win in Detroit
Famous Birthdays
- Babyface [Kenneth Edmonds], American Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, songwriter ("Every Time I Close My Eyes") and record producer (Boyz II Men; Whitney Houston; Ariana Grande; Eric Clapton), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Brian Setzer, American rock guitarist and vocalist (Stray Cats - "Rock This Town"), born in Massapequa Park, New York
- Yvan Loubier, Canadian politician and one of founders of the Bloc Québécois, born in Montreal, Quebec
Famous Weddings
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About April 10, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Come Softly To Me - The Fleetwoods
- #1 Song: Side Saddle - Russ Conway