Historical Events
- Netherland Dance Theater opens (Rudi of Dantzig & Cut Flier)
- WICD TV channel 15 in Champaign, IL (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Malcolm Oastler, Australian engineer (Jaguar Racing), born in Sydney, Australia
- Yvonne Cagle, American astronaut and physician, born in West Point, New York
Famous Deaths
- Jef van Hoof, Flemish composer, dies at 72
1959 Highlights
About April 24, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Come Softly To Me - The Fleetwoods
#1 Song: It Doesn't Matter Anymore - Buddy Holly
