What Happened on April 9, 1959

Historical Events

  • 13th NBA Championship: Boston Celtics sweep Minnesota Lakers in 4 games, first of Boston Celtics record 8 straight titles
  • Baltimore Orioles pull their 2nd triple play (3-6-3 vs Washington Senators)

NBA Record

Bill Sharman hits a NBA record 56 consecutive foul shot

  • NASA names 1st 7 astronauts for Project Mercury
1959 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Innis, American country singer (Restless Heart - "Wheels"), born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Born in 1959

Famous Deaths

Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959)

American architect (Guggenheim) recognized as "the greatest American architect of all time", dies at 89

1959 Highlights

About April 9, 1959

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Come Softly To Me - The Fleetwoods
  • UK #1 Song: Side Saddle - Russ Conway