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May 23, 1959 was the 143rd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 23, 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 23, 1959, who was born and died on May 23, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 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 23rd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1959?
- May 23, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1959?
- May 23, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1959?
What day of the week was May 23, 1959?
May 23, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1959 can also be written as 5/23/1959 in the US and as 23/5/1959 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1959:
- Party with comden & green closes at john golden nyc after 44 performances
- Presbyterian church accepts women preachers
May 23, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 07:43 am.
The previous full moon was on May 22, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.
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Who was born on May 23, 1959?
Famous people born on May 23, 1959:
![Bob Mortimer]()
Bob MortimerActor and comedian from england.
- Marcella Mesker
Dutch tennis player and sportscaster.
- Morrisse Morrissey
Musician.
- Ryuta Kawashima
Japanese academic and neuroscientist.
- Linden Ashby
Actor (mortal kombat).
- Andy Andrews
Author.
![Beverly Leech]()
Beverly Leech- Daniel Alfredson
- Fran McCaffery
- Lomboto Bofonda
- Oleg Logvin
- U.S. Reed
- Dave Zeltserman
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 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 23, 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 23, 1959?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 23, 1959.
May 23, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1959:
- Eric Orbom
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1959:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1959:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1959:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 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 23, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 23, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 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 23, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 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 23, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 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 23, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 23, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 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 23, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 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 23, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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 23, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Middle Age Of Mrs. Eliot
By: Angus Wilson
Meg Eliot, the wife of a successful barrister, has a beautiful home in Westminster and hosts cocktail parties as well as a number of charitable committees.
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.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
Who was the US President on May 23, 1959?
On May 23, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1959?
On May 23, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1959?
On May 23, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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.
