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
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Innis, American country singer (Restless Heart - "Wheels"), born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma
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
- #1 Song: Come Softly To Me - The Fleetwoods
- #1 Song: Side Saddle - Russ Conway