Historical Events
Sports History
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown runs for 5 touchdowns in Cleveland Browns, 38-31 win over Baltimore Colts at Memorial Stadium
Sports History
Montreal Canadiens’ goal tender Jacques Plante becomes first NHL net-minder to wear a fibreglass protective face mask
Event of Interest
Patrice Lumumba arrested in Belgian Congo arrested for inciting an anti-colonial riot in Stanleyville
- WOV-AM in NYC changes call letters to WADO
Famous Birthdays
- Eddie MacDonald, Welsh rocker (The Alarm - "68 Guns"; "Rain in the Summertime"), born in St. Asaph, Wales
Famous Deaths
- Gershon Agron, mayor of Jerusalem, dies at 66
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About November 1, 1959
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
#1 Song: Travellin' Light - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
