Historical Events
- Test debut for Pakistani cricketer Mushtaq Mohammad v West Indies, aged 15 years
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Hansen, American reporter and correspondent (Dateline NBC: To Catch A Predator, 2004-07), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Chris Whitten, British session drummer (Paul McCartney - "Flowers In The Dirt"; Edie Brickell; The Waterboys), born in England
Famous Deaths
- Raymond Chandler, British-American mystery writer novelist and screenwriter (Farewell My Lovely; The Long Goodbye; The Big Sleep), dies at 71
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About March 26, 1959
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Venus - Frankie Avalon
#1 Song: Side Saddle - Russ Conway
