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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 02, 1959?
- May 02, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 02, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 02, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 02, 1959?
- May 02, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 02, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 02, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 02, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 02, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 02, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 02, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 02, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 02, 1959?
What day of the week was May 02, 1959?
May 02, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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May 02, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Famous people born on May 02, 1959:
- 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 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 is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...
- Dwayne Johnson
Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.
- 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
Italian/french singer and actor.
- Satyajit Ray
Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
- Mitzi Kapture
Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.
- Kay Panabaker
American actress.
- Brian Aherne
British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.
- Theodore Bikel
Austrian-american actor, singer and film star.
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.
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 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
British actor.
- 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
American homicide.
- Michael Hordern
Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).
- Gene Raymond
Nyc, new york -- actor.
- 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.
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
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:
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
- The Virtues - 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:
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
- Shirley Bassey - 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:
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
- The Skyliners - Since I Don't Have You
- Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.