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May 28, 1959 was the 148th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 28, 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 28, 1959, who was born and died on May 28, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 28, 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. For Love Or Money) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 28th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 28, 1959?
- May 28, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 28, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 28, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 28, 1959?
- May 28, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 28, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 28, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 28, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 28, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 28, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 28, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 28, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 28, 1959?
What day of the week was May 28, 1959?
May 28, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 148th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 28, 1959 can also be written as 5/28/1959 in the US and as 28/5/1959 in UK and Europe.
May 28, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 28, 1959:
- Monkeys able and baker zoom 300 miles (500 km) into space on jupiter missile, became first animals retrieved from a space mission.
- Us congressional committee of astronautics meets project 7 astronauts.
- Two monkeys, able and miss baker are the first living beings to successfully return to earth from space aboard the flight jupiter am-18.
May 28, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th 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 28, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 28th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 28, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 28, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 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 28, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:46 am and setting at 01:02 pm.
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 28, 1959?
Famous people born on May 28, 1959:
- Meg Wolitzer
American author known for her novels exploring themes of family, relationships, and identity.
- Steve Strange
Welsh singer (visage the moors murderers, and strange cruise).
- Risto Mannisenmäki
Finnish race car driver.
- Leon "The
Bop" klaasse, rock drummer/singer (the pilgrims-"red").
- John Morgan
English etiquette expert and author (d. 2000).
- Pascal Portes
- Bruce McDonald
- Carlo Molino
- Roberto Soldà
- Eric Verdonk
- Elói Zorzetto
- Bobby Butler
- Cypress Grove
- Michel Dussuyer
- Orlando Forioso
- Marcelo Loffreda
Whose famous birthday is on May 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 28th:
![Kylie Minogue]()
Kylie MinogueAustralian singer, songwriter, actress.
![Cameron Boyce]()
Cameron BoyceCameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.
![Romain Duris]()
Romain DurisFrench actor, born to engineer-architect.
![Marco Rubio]()
Marco RubioAmerican politician and united states senator from florida.
![Chiara Mastroianni]()
Chiara MastroianniFrench actress, daughter marcello mastroianni and catherine deneuve.
![Carey Mulligan]()
Carey MulliganCarey mulligan is a british actress known for her roles in films such as an education, drive, and the great gatsby.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Jean-Pierre Léaud]()
Jean-Pierre LéaudFrench actor who appeared in his first film as a 13-year-old.
![Gladys Knight]()
Gladys KnightAmerican singer and leader of the rhythm and blues rock band "gladys knight" and "the pips.
![Justin Kirk]()
Justin KirkAmerican actor known for 'Weeds' and 'Angels in America'.
May 28, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 10 months old,
or 778 months and 23 days old,
or 3386 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23704 days old,
if you were born on May 28, 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 28, 1959?
There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 28, 1959.
May 28, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 28, 1959:
- Charles Pélissier
- Aurelio Boza Masvidal
- George Chesebro
- Ludlow Griscom
- Robert Morton Nance
What famous deaths happened on May 28th?
Famous deaths on May 28th:
![Gary Coleman]()
Gary ColemanGary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
![Phil Hartman]()
Phil HartmanCanadian-american actor.
![Audie Murphy]()
Audie MurphyAmerican actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.
![Eric Morecambe]()
Eric MorecambeBritish comedian for over 40 years, who died on 5/28/1984.
![Cornelia Frances]()
Cornelia FrancesBritish actress who made her debut in 1960.
![Martha Scott]()
Martha ScottAmerican actress and producer (d.2003).
![Jean Muir]()
Jean Muir(dress queen), british model, is killed at 66.
![Lurene Tuttle]()
Lurene TuttleActress (father of bride, julia) dies at 79.
![Daniela Rocca]()
Daniela RoccaActress (battle of austerlitz), d. 57.
![Walter Connolly]()
Walter ConnollyActor (it happened one night, good earth), is killed at 53.
May 28, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 28, 1959:
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Germain of Paris
- Republic Day in Azerbaijan and Armenia (both 1918).
- Lanfranc
- Bernard of Menthon
- Augustine of Canterbury
- William of Gellone
May 28, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 28, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 25th and May 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 28, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 28, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 28, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
- Edward Byrnes - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)
May 28, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1959 was A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 28, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 28, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. 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 28, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 28, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 28, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
- Brook Benton - Endlessly
- The Fiestas - So Fine
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
May 28, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 28, 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 28, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 28, 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:
For Love or Money
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mark Murphy
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
May 28, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 28, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Status Seekers
By: Vance Packard
"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."
The Watch That Ends The Night
By: Hugh MacLennan
George and Catherine Stewart share the burden of Catherine Stewart's heart disease. This could lead to her death at any moment.
Who was the US President on May 28, 1959?
On May 28, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1959?
On May 28, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 28, 1959?
On May 28, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 28th?
May 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Australia-china relations, south china sea issue: australian helicopters from hmas canberra, the royal australian navy flagship, have to land an emergency landing after they were hit by lasers from south china sea fishing boats. a chinese warship was following the canberra.
- 2018 - Polish foreign relations: the minister of defence mariusz blaszczak claims that he has spoken to u.s. officials in washington d.c. recently about permanent stationing thousands of u.s. soldiers in poland as a means of deterring russia.
- 2017 - Cpp-npa/ndf rebellion: after president rodrigo duterte declared martial law in mindanao, the government of the philippines and communist party end peace talks.
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.
