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May 14, 1959 was the 134th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 14, 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 14, 1959, who was born and died on May 14, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Happy Organ by Dave Baby Cortez), movies (e.g. Look Back in Anger, directed by Tony Richardson), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 14th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 14, 1959?
- May 14, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 14, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 14, 1959?
- May 14, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 14, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 14, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 14, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 14, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 14, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 14, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 14, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 14, 1959?
What day of the week was May 14, 1959?
May 14, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 134th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 14, 1959 can also be written as 5/14/1959 in the US and as 14/5/1959 in UK and Europe.
May 14, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th 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 14, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 14th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 14, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 14, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:21 am and setting at 01:17 am.
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 14, 1959?
Famous people born on May 14, 1959:
![Patrick Bruel]()
Patrick BruelAlgerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).
- Robert Greene
Bestselling author known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction.
- Robert Greene (American author)
Robert greene is an american author known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction.
- Steve Hogarth
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (marillion the europeans, and how we live).
- Carlisle Best
Barbadian cricketer.
- Rick Vaive
Canadian ice hockey coach and player.
- John Holt
American football player (d. 2013).
- Heather Wheeler
English politician.
- Markus Büchel
Liechtensteiner politician, 9th prime minister of liechtenstein (d. 2013).
- Connie Brighton
Wichita falls (texas) -- playmate (sept 1982).
- Mike Quick
Nfl wide receiver (philadelphia eagles).
- Frédérique Ries
- Stéphane Mertens
- Maurizio Di Maggio
- Stefano Malinverni
- Brett Leonard
- Marcel Coraș
- Stefano Belluzzi
Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:
![Miranda Cosgrove]()
Miranda CosgroveMiranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.
![Robert Zemeckis]()
Robert ZemeckisRobert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.
![Waheeda Rehman]()
Waheeda RehmanWaheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.
![Sofia Coppola]()
Sofia CoppolaSofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.
![Cate Blanchett]()
Cate BlanchettActress from australia.
![George Lucas]()
George LucasAmerican filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.
![Tim Roth]()
Tim RothBritish actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).
![Amber Tamblyn]()
Amber TamblynAmerican actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
![Francesca Annis]()
Francesca AnnisLondon, england -- actress (madame bovary and dune).
May 14, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 11 months old,
or 779 months and 10 days old,
or 3388 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23722 days old,
if you were born on May 14, 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 14, 1959?
There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 14, 1959.
May 14, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 14, 1959:
- Sidney Bechet
Jazz saxophonist and clarinetist who played a key role in the development of jazz music.
- Infanta Maria Antonia of Portugal
Mother of empress zita (born 1862).
- Athanasios Vouros
- Ivan Nikolaevič Perestiani
- Maria Antonia di Braganza
- Maria Antonia de Portugal
What famous deaths happened on May 14th?
Famous deaths on May 14th:
![Frank Sinatra]()
Frank SinatraAmerican legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
![Robert Stack]()
Robert StackAmerican actor nominated for seven emmys.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Wendy Hiller]()
Wendy HillerEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
![Powers Boothe]()
Powers BootheAmerican actor (b. 1948).
![Hugh Beaumont]()
Hugh BeaumontAmerican actor and director (d. 1982).
![Enid Bennett]()
Enid BennettSilent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.
![Billie Burke]()
Billie BurkeAmerican actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.
![Lyle Alzado]()
Lyle AlzadoNfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.
- Doyle Brunson
American poker player who has been playing professionally for more than 50 years.
May 14, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 14, 1959:
- St. Victor and Corona
- St. Carthach the Younger
- DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
- Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Paraguay - Flag Day.
- St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
- St. Just
- St. Engelmer
- St. Vincent of Lerins
Observances on May 14, 1959:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
May 14, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 14, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1959 was The Happy Organ by Dave Baby Cortez, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 14, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 14, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dave Baby Cortez - The Happy Organ
- The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- Edward Byrnes - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)
- Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
May 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1959 was A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 14, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 14, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Marty Wilde - Donna
- Ricky Nelson - It's Late
May 14, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 14, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 14, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
- The Fiestas - So Fine
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
May 14, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 14, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Look Back in Anger
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tony Richardson
Starring: Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Mary Ure, Edith Evans
It Happened to Jane
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Richard Quine
Starring: Doris Day, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Steve Forrest
The Wild and the Innocent
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jack Sher
Starring: Audie Murphy, Joanne Dru, Gilbert Roland, Jim Backus
The Young Philadelphians
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Vincent Sherman
Starring: Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith
King of the Wild Stallions
Release year: 1959
Directed by: R.G. Springsteen
Starring: George Montgomery, Diane Brewster, Edgar Buchanan, Emile Meyer
May 14, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 14, 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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Daniel Ray
Focus
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Great Expectations
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Lili
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Charles Walters
Border Patrol
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum
May 14, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 14, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nine Coaches Waiting
By: Mary Stewart
In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.
Folk Medicine
By: Deforest Clinton Jarvis
Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.
The Devil In Bucks County
By: Edmund Schiddel
Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959
Who was the US President on May 14, 1959?
On May 14, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1959?
On May 14, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 14, 1959?
On May 14, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 14th?
May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
- 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.
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.
