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