Saturday May 02, 1959: on this day

May 02, 1959 was the 122nd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 02, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 02, 1959, who was born and died on May 02, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. Black Orpheus, directed by Marcel Camus), TV series (e.g. Focus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 1959?


May 02, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1959 can also be written as 5/2/1959 in the US and as 2/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1959:

  • 85th kentucky derby: bill shoemaker aboard tomy lee wins in 2:02.2.
  • 1959 fa cup final: nottingham forest defeats luton town 2–1.

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May 02, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 02, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 02, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 1959 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 02, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:18 am and setting at 04:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1959.

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Who was born on May 02, 1959?


Famous people born on May 02, 1959:

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

  • Penny Pritzker

    American entrepreneur and former U.S.

  • Alan Best

    Canadian animator, director, and producer.

  • Tony Wakeford

    English guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Brian Tochi in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actor (dr alan poe, st elsewhere renegades).

  • Dominique Gutknecht

    French homicide.

  • Zoé Valdés
  • Lone Scherfig
  • Maia Zidaru
  • Sanna Grønlid
  • Claudio Madia
  • Gary Megson
  • Andrea Balestrieri
  • Russ Grimm
  • Antonio Barboni

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Theodore Bikel
    Theodore Bikel

    Austrian-american actor, singer and film star.

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May 02, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 27 days old,

or 3386 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23708 days old,

if you were born on May 02, 1959.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1959?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 02, 1959.

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May 02, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1959:

  • Dante Carniel
  • Guido Rocco

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Leonardo Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist, scientist, and inventor of the Renaissance period.

  • Osama Bin Laden

    Arabian muslim fundamentalist, well-known terrorist, also known as usama bin muhammad bin ladin or shaykh usama bin ladin.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 2nd

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May 02, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 02, 1959:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1959:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1959:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris
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May 02, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 02, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 02, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come Softly To Me
  2. - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
  3. - Venus
  4. - Pink Shoe Laces
  5. - Guitar Boogie Shuffle

May 02, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 02, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Side Saddle
  2. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  3. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  4. - Petite Fleur
  5. - As I Love You

May 02, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 02, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 02, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  2. - That's Why (I Love You So)
  3. - Since I Don't Have You
  4. - Almost Grown
  5. - Come Softly To Me

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May 02, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Orpheus

Black Orpheus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Marcel Camus

Starring: Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia

Country: United States of America

Serious Charge

Serious Charge

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Anthony Quayle, Sarah Churchill, Andrew Ray, Irene Browne

Invisible Invaders

Invisible Invaders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: John Agar, Jean Byron, Philip Tonge, Robert Hutton

The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

Release year: 1959

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier, Guy Decomble

Country: United States of America

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alain Resnais

Starring: Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud

Country: United States of America

May 02, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 02, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Focus

Focus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

Lili

Lili

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Charles Walters

Border Patrol

Border Patrol

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum

The Scarf

The Scarf

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Neil Willoughby

May 02, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 02, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

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This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

By:

Vintage paperback

The Middle Age Of Mrs. Eliot by Angus Wilson

The Middle Age Of Mrs. Eliot

By:

Meg Eliot, the wife of a successful barrister, has a beautiful home in Westminster and hosts cocktail parties as well as a number of charitable committees.

My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas

My Brother Was An Only Child

By:

Douglas, Jack

Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart

Nine Coaches Waiting

By:

In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.

history

Who was the US President on May 02, 1959?

On May 02, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1959?

On May 02, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1959?

On May 02, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

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history

What happened in 1959?

1959 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
  • Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
  • WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting

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What was the calendar for May 1959?

May 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1959 calendar looked like.

Saturday May 2, 1959