What Happened on March 16, 1959

Historical Events

  • Iraq & USSR sign economic and technical treaty

Famous Birthdays

Flavor Flav (65 years old)

American rapper (Public Enemy) and reality TV star (The Surreal Life), born in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York

  • Jens Stoltenberg, Norwegian politician (Prime Minister of Norway, 2000-1, 2005-13), born in Oslo, Norway
  • Michael J Bloomfield, American USAF Major USAF and NASA astronaut (STS 86), born in Flint, Michigan
  • Stan Thorn, American country singer (Shenandoah - "Sunday in the South"), born in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Born in 1959

Famous Deaths

  • John B. Salling, reputed second to last Civil War veteran, dies at 111 [birth date, age and military service later disputed]
1959 Highlights

About March 16, 1959

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Venus - Frankie Avalon
  • UK #1 Song: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Platters