Sunday May 24, 1959: on this day

May 24, 1959 was the 144th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 24, 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 24, 1959, who was born and died on May 24, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 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 24th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 24, 1959?


May 24, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 144th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1959 can also be written as 5/24/1959 in the US and as 24/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 1959:

  • Empire day renamed commonwealth day in england.
  • First house with built-in bomb shelter exhibited (pleasant hills, pennsylvania).
  • British empire day is renamed commonwealth day.

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May 24, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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May 24, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 08:47 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 24, 1959?


Famous people born on May 24, 1959:

  • Drake Sather

    Comedian and entrepreneur known for his work in the entertainment industry.

  • Pelle Lindbergh

    Swedish-american ice hockey player (d. 1985).

  • Barry O'Farrell

    Australian politician, 43rd premier of new south wales.

  • George Glanos

    Horse trainer.

  • Prithvirajsing Roopun
  • Teruyo Tanaka
  • José Trinidad Zapata Ortiz
  • Davide Giacalone
  • Orietta Vanin
  • Modesto Della Rosa
  • Monika Hauser
  • Bernhard Jussen
  • Aleš Pipan
  • Luca Majocchi
  • Per-Eric Lindbergh

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

  • Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina

    London, england -- actor (enchantedapril, prick up your ears).

  • Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning

    American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

  • Cecilia Cheung
    Cecilia Cheung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

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May 24, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 5 days old,

or 3383 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23686 days old,

if you were born on May 24, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1959?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 24, 1959.

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May 24, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 1959:

  • John Foster Dulles
    John Foster Dulles

    American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

  • Tito Montefinale

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson

    English-american actress (d.2003).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork city, ireland -- actor.

  • Asta Nielsen
    Asta Nielsen

    Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

  • Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee

    Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

  • Mitzi Green
    Mitzi Green

    Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

  • Nicolis Copernicus

    Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

  • Tanith Lee

    Renowned fantasy and science fiction writer.

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May 24, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 24, 1959:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 1959:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 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 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 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:

  1. - Kansas City
  2. - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
  3. - The Happy Organ
  4. - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)
  5. - A Teenager In Love

May 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 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 24, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 24, 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:

  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 24, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 24, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 24, 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:

  1. - Kansas City
  2. - That's Why (I Love You So)
  3. - So Fine
  4. - Endlessly
  5. - The Happy Organ

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May 24, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 24, 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

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

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

Look Back in Anger

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tony Richardson

Starring: Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Mary Ure, Edith Evans

It Happened to Jane

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

The Wild and the Innocent

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jack Sher

Starring: Audie Murphy, Joanne Dru, Gilbert Roland, Jim Backus

May 24, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 24, 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

Brenner

Release year: 1959

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

May 24, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 24, 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

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In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.

The Status Seekers by Vance Packard

The Status Seekers

By:

"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."

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

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

By:

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 …

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Who was the US President on May 24, 1959?

On May 24, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1959?

On May 24, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 24, 1959?

On May 24, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 24th?

May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.

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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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