Historical Events
Music History
14-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu meets 24-year-old Elvis Presley at a party at his home in Bad Nauheim, Germany
- US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Australian Neale Fraser wins first of 2 straight US singles titles; beats Alex Olmedo of Peru 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4
US Open Women's Tennis
US National Championship Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Maria Bueno of Brazil wins her first of 4 US singles crowns; beats England's Christine Truman 6-1, 6-4
- USSR's Luna 2 becomes 1st probe to contact another celestial body
Famous Birthdays
- Ralph Northam, American politician, Governor of Virginia (2018-), born in Nassawadox, Virginia
- Sheldon Reynolds, American soul and funk guitarist (Commodores, 1983-87; Earth, Wind & Fire, 1987-2002), born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Gilbert Adrian [Greenberg], American costume designer (The Wizard of Oz), dies of a heart attack at 56
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About September 13, 1959
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sleep Walk - Santo & Johnny
#1 Song: Only Sixteen - Craig Douglas
