Saturday May 09, 1959: on this day

May 09, 1959 was the 129th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 09, 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 09, 1959, who was born and died on May 09, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. The Young Philadelphians, directed by Vincent Sherman), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 9th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 09, 1959?


May 09, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 129th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1959 can also be written as 5/9/1959 in the US and as 9/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

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May 09, 1959: What happened on that day?


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May 09, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 09, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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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 09, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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May 09, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 09, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 10:29 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 09, 1959?


Famous people born on May 09, 1959:

  • Ulrich Matthes
    Ulrich Matthes

    German actor.

  • Janos Ader

    Current President of Hungary since 2012.

  • Andrew Jones

    New zealand cricketer.

  • Kevin McCloud

    Designer.

  • Ronnie Lott

    Athlete.

  • János Áder
  • Dennis Chambers
  • Silvio Zonzini
  • Christian Bach
  • Cinzia Caporale
  • Tony Gwynn
  • Miguel Ángel Gambier
  • Daniel N. Sebban
  • Dis Berlín
  • Cristina Tejedor
  • Ivan Ivanov

Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:

  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo

    Noah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson

    Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney

    Albert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.

  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel

    After 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

  • John Corbett
    John Corbett

    John corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.

  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen

    American actress and model.

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall

    Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    Actress (carry on behind carry on cleo).

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May 09, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 10 days old,

or 3384 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23691 days old,

if you were born on May 09, 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 09, 1959?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 09, 1959.

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May 09, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 1959:

  • Bhaurao Patil

    Indian activist and educator (d. 1959).

What famous deaths happened on May 9th?

Famous deaths on May 9th:

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Alice Faye
    Alice Faye

    American actress and singer (d. 1998).

  • Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne

    Actress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.

  • Alan King
    Alan King

    American screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).

  • Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson

    American actress (d. 2015).

  • Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

    German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.

  • Elliett Grant Watson

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.

  • Elizabth Neuffer

    Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.

  • Niquita Burrell

    American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

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May 09, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 09, 1959:

  • Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
  • Our Lady of Flanders
  • Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
  • Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
  • European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".

Saints celebrated on May 09, 1959:

  • Saint Tudi
  • Saint Pachomius (died 346)
  • Saint Gerontius (died 501)
  • Saint Carolina
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May 09, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 09, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 4th and May 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 09, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 09, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come Softly To Me
  2. - The Happy Organ
  3. - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
  4. - Pink Shoe Laces
  5. - Guitar Boogie Shuffle

May 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1959 was A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 09, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 09, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
  2. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  3. - Side Saddle
  4. - Donna
  5. - It's Late

May 09, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 09, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 09, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 4th and May 10th. 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. - Almost Grown
  4. - Kansas City
  5. - Come Softly To Me

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May 09, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 09, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Young Philadelphians

The Young Philadelphians

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith

King of the Wild Stallions

King of the Wild Stallions

Release year: 1959

Directed by: R.G. Springsteen

Starring: George Montgomery, Diane Brewster, Edgar Buchanan, Emile Meyer

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

May 09, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 09, 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Daniel Ray

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

May 09, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 09, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Watch That Ends The Night by Hugh MacLennan

The Watch That Ends The Night

By:

George and Catherine Stewart share the burden of Catherine Stewart's heart disease. This could lead to her death at any moment.

Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden

Only In America

By:

Harry Lewis, Book by Golden

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

By:

Mine Enemy Gets Older

The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel

The Devil In Bucks County

By:

Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959

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Who was the US President on May 09, 1959?

On May 09, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 1959?

On May 09, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 09, 1959?

On May 09, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 9th?

May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
  • 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.

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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.

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Saturday May 9, 1959