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May 30, 1959 was the 150th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 30, 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 30, 1959, who was born and died on May 30, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 30, 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 30th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 30, 1959?
- May 30, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 30, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 30, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 30, 1959?
- May 30, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 30, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 30, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 30, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 30, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 30, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 30, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 30, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 30, 1959?
What day of the week was May 30, 1959?
May 30, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 150th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 30, 1959 can also be written as 5/30/1959 in the US and as 30/5/1959 in UK and Europe.
May 30, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 30, 1959:
- First impressions closes at alvin theater nyc after 84 performances
- Iraq terminates military assistance pact with us due to neutrality.
- The auckland harbour bridge, crossing the waitemata harbour in auckland, new zealand, is officially opened by governor-general charles lyttelton, 10th viscount cobham.
May 30, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th 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 30, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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May 30, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 30, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 30, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 01:51 am and setting at 02:59 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 30, 1959?
Famous people born on May 30, 1959:
- Claudia Alexander
Claudia Alexander was an astrophysicist known for her work on the Galileo mission to Jupiter.
- Frank Vanhecke
Belgian politician.
- Phil Brown
English footballer, coach, and manager.
- Randy Ferbey
Canadian curler.
- Rupert Everett
Actor.
- Blaz Slisković
- Kirsti Nummi
- Nelson Solórzano
- Pietro Tonolo
- Gerald Willhite
- Daniela Zini
- Franz Haller
- Ramón Hicks
- Alessandra Appiano
- Bert Baldwin
Whose famous birthday is on May 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 30th:
![Benny Goodman]()
Benny GoodmanBenny goodman was a renowned american jazz clarinetist and bandleader, known as the 'king of swing' for popularizing the swing music genre.
![Kirti Kulhari]()
Kirti KulhariIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and web series.
![Mark Sheppard]()
Mark SheppardMark sheppard is a british-american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as supernatural, battlestar galactica, and doctor who.
![Ted McGinley]()
Ted McGinleyTed mcginley is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as happy days, married.
![Idina Menzel]()
Idina MenzelIdina menzel is an american singer and actress known for her roles in broadway musicals and for voicing elsa in the animated film frozen.
![Agnès Varda]()
Agnès VardaBelgian film director jacques demy is married to another director jacques demy.
![Jennifer Ellison]()
Jennifer EllisonEnglish singer, model, actress.
![Mel Blanc]()
Mel BlancAmerican voiceover king and provider of voices on over 3,000 cartoons featuring nearly 400 characters.
![Ruta Lee]()
Ruta LeeCanadian-american actress and dancer who has appeared in more than 300 tv roles.
![Keir Dullea]()
Keir DulleaAmerican actor.
May 30, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 10 months old,
or 778 months and 19 days old,
or 3385 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23700 days old,
if you were born on May 30, 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 30, 1959?
There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 30, 1959.
May 30, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 30, 1959:
- Thomas Carl Whitmer
Composer dies at 85.
- Hesperia
- Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz
What famous deaths happened on May 30th?
Famous deaths on May 30th:
![Jean-Claude Brialy]()
Jean-Claude BrialyAumale, algeria -- actor.
![Ella Raines]()
Ella RainesActress (uncle harry runaround, impact), is killed at 66.
![Joan Lorring]()
Joan LorringHong kong-american actress, singer (d. 2014.
![Clarice Taylor]()
Clarice TaylorVirginia, united states -- actress.
![Claude Rains]()
Claude RainsActor (invisible man) dies at 77.
![Robert Sterling]()
Robert SterlingNewcastle, pennsylvania -- actor (george kirby adventures of topper).
- Samanthan Jones
Prolific writer known for her impactful storytelling.
- Peter Paul Rubens
A Flemish painter who was a proponent of Flemish Baroque tradition and is well known for his voluptuous female figures.
- Kelaya Singh
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.
- Voltaire Arouet
Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties, freedom of religion, and...
May 30, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 30, 1959:
- Peru ? National Potato Day [1].
- United States ? Memorial Day (originally ? currently last Monday in May).
- Trinidad and Tobago ? Indian Arrival Day(National Holiday).
Saints celebrated on May 30, 1959:
- Saint Reinhilde
- Saint Ferdinand III
- Saint Gabinus
- Saint Jeanne d'Arc
May 30, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 30, 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 30, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 30, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 30, 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 30, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 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 30, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 30, 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 30, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 30, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 30, 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 30, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 30, 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 30, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 30, 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 30, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 30, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 Devil In Bucks County
By: Edmund Schiddel
Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959
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.
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 …
Who was the US President on May 30, 1959?
On May 30, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1959?
On May 30, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 30, 1959?
On May 30, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 30th?
May 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2019 - A bomb explodes in cucuta, colombia, near the border to venezuela. at least 12 people are injured.
- 2018 - Ukrainian crisis: arkady bachenko, who was assassinated in kiev, ukraine yesterday, claims that the assassination had been staged.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: al-faqma ice-cream parlor bombing: 13 people are killed and 24 injured in a car bomb explosion at a popular ice-cream parlor in central baghdad. the attack was claimed by isil.
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.
