Historical Events
- 4th Eurovision Song Contest: Teddy Scholten for Netherlands wins singing "Een beetje" in Cannes
A Raisin in the Sun
Lorraine Hansberry's stage drama "A Raisin in the Sun", 1st Broadway play by a black woman, starring Ruby Dee and Sidney Poitier, opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC; later transfers to the Belasco Theatre; runs for 530 performances
Famous Deaths
- Haydn Wood, English violinist, and composer of light classical music (Roses of Picardy), dies at 76
- Lester Dent, American writer (Doc Savage), dies at 54
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About March 11, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Venus - Frankie Avalon
- #1 Song: As I Love You - Shirley Bassey