Famous Birthdays
- Nick Hamilton, American wrestling referee, born in Lakeland, Florida
- Sito Pons, Spanish motorbike racer, born in Barcelona, Spain
- Thomas Quasthoff, German singer, born in Hildesheim, Germany
- Tony Slattery, British actor and comedian (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), born in Stonebridge, London
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Preston Search, American cellist, composer and conductor (Bridge Builders), dies at 70
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About November 9, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Mr. Blue - The Fleetwoods
- #1 Song: Travellin' Light - Cliff Richard & The Shadows