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May 22, 1959 was the 142nd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 22, 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 22, 1959, who was born and died on May 22, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison), movies (e.g. Face of a Fugitive, directed by Paul Wendkos), TV series (e.g. Brenner) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 22, 1959?
- May 22, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 22, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 22, 1959?
- May 22, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 22, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 22, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 22, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 22, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 22, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 22, 1959?
What day of the week was May 22, 1959?
May 22, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1959:
- Benjamin o davis jr becomes 1st black general major in usaf
May 22, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 22, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 22, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:27 pm and setting at 06:43 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.
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Who was born on May 22, 1959?
Famous people born on May 22, 1959:
- Morrissey
Morrissey is a british rock singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band the smiths and for his solo career.
- David Blatt
David blatt is a basketball coach known for his successful coaching career in both european and american basketball leagues.
- Jon Sopel
BBC's North America Editor and presenter.
- Olin Browne
Prominent businessman in the finance industry.
- Kwak Jae-yong
South korean screenwriter and director.
- Mehbooba Mufti
Indian politician.
- Harry Standjofski
Canadian playwright and actor.
- Ed Fry
Actor (larry - as the world turns adam cory-another world).
- Steven Morrissey
English singer.
- Loretta Lynch
Public servant.
- Nick Cassavetes
Actor.
- Michele Lynch
American homicide victim.
- Dalbello
Canadian singer.
- Andres Luure
Estonian mathematician and philosopher.
- Dania Cericola
- Kenneth Brylle
- Bartolo Ambrosione
Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:
![Naomi Campbell]()
Naomi CampbellEnglish actress, singer, model and author.
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Aznavour]()
Charles AznavourFrench music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.
![Johnny Gill]()
Johnny GillJohnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.
![George Best]()
George BestFootballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Susan Strasberg]()
Susan StrasbergAmerican actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
![Richard Benjamin]()
Richard BenjaminAmerican actor, on-screen since 1969.
![Alison Eastwood]()
Alison EastwoodClint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").
![Paul Winfield]()
Paul WinfieldAmerican actor (d. 2004).
May 22, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 11 months old,
or 779 months and 3 days old,
or 3387 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23715 days old,
if you were born on May 22, 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 22, 1959?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 22, 1959.
May 22, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 1959:
- Antonio Campolo
- Arturo Collana
- Yoshioka Yayoi
What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?
Famous deaths on May 22nd:
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Margaret Rutherford]()
Margaret RutherfordEnglish actress (born in 1892).
![Rocky Graziano]()
Rocky GrazianoAmerican actor and boxer (d. 1990).
![Joan Davis]()
Joan DavisActress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.
- Victor Hugo
French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.
- Joseth Roth
Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.
- Kairyn Mack
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Johnchristopher Williams
Renowned composer known for his film scores.
- Dalessandro Manzoni
An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.
- Harvin Langston
Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
May 22, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 22, 1959:
- Victoria Day in Canada
- World Biodiversity Day.
- Republic of Yemen - National Day.
- National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])
Observances on May 22, 1959:
- International Day for Biological Diversity
Saints celebrated on May 22, 1959:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
May 22, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
- Dave Baby Cortez - The Happy Organ
- Edward Byrnes - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)
- Dion and the Belmonts - A Teenager In Love
May 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1959 was A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 22, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. 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 22, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 22, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 22, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. 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 - Endlessly
- Dave "Baby" Cortez - The Happy Organ
May 22, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 22, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Face of a Fugitive
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Starring: Fred MacMurray, Lin McCarthy, Dorothy Green, Alan Baxter
The Gunfight at Dodge City
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Joseph M. Newman
Starring: Joel McCrea, Julie Adams, John McIntire, Nancy Gates
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
May 22, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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:
Brenner
Release year: 1959
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
May 22, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 22, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …
The Devil In Bucks County
By: Edmund Schiddel
Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959
What We Must Know About Communism
By: Harry and Bonaro Overstreet
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.
Lady Chatterly'S Lover
By: D.H. Lawrence
Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.
Who was the US President on May 22, 1959?
On May 22, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1959?
On May 22, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 1959?
On May 22, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 22nd?
May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
- 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.
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.
