Historical Events
Catholic Encyclical
Pope John XXIII publishes encyclical Sacerdotii nostri primordia
- WAAY TV channel 31 in Huntsville, AL (ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Elliott, English heavy metal vocalist (Def Leppard - "Hysteria"; "Rock of Ages"), born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Otomo Yoshihide, Japanese musician (Ground Zero), born in Yokohama, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Jean Behra, French Formula One driver, dies in a car race at 38
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About August 1, 1959
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lonely Boy - Paul Anka
#1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
