Sunday May 10, 1959: on this day

May 10, 1959 was the 130th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 10, 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 10, 1959, who was born and died on May 10, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 10, 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 10th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 10, 1959?


May 10, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 130th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1959 can also be written as 5/10/1959 in the US and as 10/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

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May 10, 1959: What happened on that day?


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May 10, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th 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 10, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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May 10, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 10, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:49 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 10, 1959?


Famous people born on May 10, 1959:

  • Danny Schayes

    American basketball player.

  • Victoria Rowell

    Victoria rowell is an american actress known for her role as drucilla winters on the soap opera the young and the restless.

  • Cindy Hyde-Smith

    American politician, united states senator from mississippi, mississippi commissioner of agriculture and commerce.

  • Ville Itälä
  • Agustin Kola
  • Paola Mariani
  • Francesco Ricci
  • Jean-Marie Benoît Balla
  • Fabio Ferri

Whose famous birthday is on May 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 10th:

  • Sid Vicious
    Sid Vicious

    British punk rocker, with the "sex pistols" band.

  • Marie-France Pisier
    Marie-France Pisier

    French actress and director, born in vietnam to her father.

  • Marina Vlady
    Marina Vlady

    French actress and blond international star.

  • Wayne Dyer
    Wayne Dyer

    American motivational speaker and author of self-help.

  • Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson

    Kenan thompson is an american actor best known for his work on the sketch comedy show saturday night live.

  • Emmanuelle Devos
    Emmanuelle Devos

    French actress, the daughter of marie henriau.

  • Rick Santorum
    Rick Santorum

    American republican party politician.

  • Ettore Scola
    Ettore Scola

    Italian director of film and tv.

  • Johanna ter Steege
    Johanna ter Steege

    Dutch actress.

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May 10, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 9 days old,

or 3384 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23690 days old,

if you were born on May 10, 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 10, 1959?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 10, 1959.

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May 10, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 10, 1959:

  • Reuven Shiloah
  • Enrique Guaita
  • Albert Thévenon
  • Leslie Knighton
  • Willy Leiser

What famous deaths happened on May 10th?

Famous deaths on May 10th:

  • Joan Crawford
    Joan Crawford

    Joan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...

  • Susan Oliver
    Susan Oliver

    American actress, one the most well-known faces on tv.

  • Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms

    American jazz singer (born 1917).

  • Carol Haney
    Carol Haney

    Pantomime quiz: dancer dies at 35.

  • Deborah Walley
    Deborah Walley

    Bridgeport, connecticut -- actress (mothers in law, beach blanket).

  • Paul Revere

    American silversmith and patriot who alerted the colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and...

  • Mihailo Obrenović

    Ruler of Serbia known for modernizing the country.

  • Bassheva Rabinovitch

    Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.

  • Lucion Benedict

    British physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.

  • Hans Wyler

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

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May 10, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 10, 1959:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South Korea.
  • The first possible day on which Pentecost may fall.
  • Akshaya Tritya in Hinduism.
  • Astronomy Day in the United States.
  • Birds' and Trees' Day in Hungary
  • Memorial Day of Blessed Damien of Moloka'i
  • Celebration of the Clandestine Retreat of Ma'at and Ra in Ancient Egypt.
  • Constitution Day in the Federated States of Micronesia.
  • Inauguration Day in South Africa.
  • Mania (mythology) in Ancient Rome.

Observances on May 10, 1959:

  • International Day of Argania

Saints celebrated on May 10, 1959:

  • Saint Gordianus
  • Saint Isidore the Laborer
  • Saint John of Avila
  • Saint Job
  • Saint Quaratus and Quintus
  • Saint Peter Van
  • Saint William of Pontoise
  • Saint Francis of Assisi
  • Saint Solange
  • Saint Epimachus
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May 10, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 10, 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 10, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

May 10, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 10, 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 10, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 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 10, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 10, 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 10, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 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 10, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 10, 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 10, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 10, 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 10, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 10, 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 10, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 10, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

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Mine Enemy Gets Older

From The Terrace by John O'Hara

From The Terrace

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This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.

Pioneer, Go Home! by Richard Powell

Pioneer, Go Home!

By:

This 50th anniversary edition of Richard Powell's 1959 New York Times bestseller includes a new preface written by the author.

The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel

The Devil In Bucks County

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

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.

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Who was the US President on May 10, 1959?

On May 10, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 10, 1959?

On May 10, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 10, 1959?

On May 10, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 10th?

May 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb (2002 to present): four hostages held in northern burkina faso are freed by french naval commandos. two french commandos were killed in the rescue operation. two frenchmen, who were kidnapped in benin may 1, and two women, one american and one south korean, were among those released.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the hamas-run ministry of health reports that 2,064 unarmed protesters were killed by live gunshots and 1,094 died from gas suffocation. [http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/11/c_137172334.htm (xinhuanet)senior hamas member yehiyeh sinwar suggests that tens of thousands of palestinian protestors may try to cross the border fence between israel and the gaza strip.
  • 2017 - Pope francis will canonize two children who saw fatima from visions.

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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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