What Happened on April 29, 1959

Famous Birthdays

  • Roger Eno, British multi-instrumentalist, and ambient and film music composer, born in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England

Famous Deaths

  • Kenneth Anderson, British general (Operation Torch - North Africa), dies at 67
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights

About April 29, 1959

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Come Softly To Me - The Fleetwoods
  • UK #1 Song: It Doesn't Matter Anymore - Buddy Holly