Sunday May 03, 1959: on this day

May 03, 1959 was the 123rd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 03, 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 03, 1959, who was born and died on May 03, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 03, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. Black Orpheus, directed by Marcel Camus), TV series (e.g. Focus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 3rd, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 03, 1959?


May 03, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1959 can also be written as 5/3/1959 in the US and as 3/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

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May 03, 1959: What happened on that day?


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May 03, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 03, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

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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 03, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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May 03, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 03, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:48 am and setting at 05:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1959.

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Who was born on May 03, 1959?


Famous people born on May 03, 1959:

  • Ben Elton
    Ben Elton

    British left-wing comedian, writer and novelist.

  • Penny Pritzker

    Penny Pritzker is an entrepreneur and business leader with a background in technology.

  • Uma Bharti

    Uma Bharti is an Indian politician who has served as a Member of Parliament and held various ministerial positions.

  • David Ball

    English keyboard player and producer (soft cell, the grid).

  • Marina Spadafora
  • Gabriele Moreno Locatelli
  • Angelo Muzio
  • Mark Titley
  • Bobby Ellsworth
  • Shigeru Kan-no
  • Eddie Niedzwiecki
  • Vincenzo Pisanello
  • Gabriella Saitta

Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:

  • Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks

    Christina hendricks is an american actress best known for her role as joan holloway in the tv series mad men.

  • Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale

    Bobby cannavale is a well-known american actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'boardwalk empire' and...

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Jaycee Dugard
    Jaycee Dugard

    American kidnapping victim.

  • Mary Astor
    Mary Astor

    American actress, first on-screen in 1920.

  • Christopher Cross
    Christopher Cross

    Grammy-winning musician known for hits like 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).

  • Mary Hopkin
    Mary Hopkin

    Welsh singer-songwriter.

  • Danila Kozlovsky
    Danila Kozlovsky

    Movie actor.

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

  • Alex Cord
    Alex Cord

    American actor.

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May 03, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 16 days old,

or 3385 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23697 days old,

if you were born on May 03, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 1959?

There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 03, 1959.

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May 03, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 03, 1959:

  • Renato Birolli
  • Giuseppe Santonastaso

What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?

Famous deaths on May 3rd:

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

  • Robert Alda
    Robert Alda

    American actor dan lewis - supertrain, born 1914, dies at 72.

  • Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot

    Carlsbad (new mexico) -- actor (diamonds are forever king kong).

  • Diana Wynyard
    Diana Wynyard

    English actress (d. 1964).

  • Jack Weston
    Jack Weston

    American actor.

  • Dalida

    Renowned French singer with international success.

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmed

    Conqueror of Constantinople and a significant figure in Ottoman history.

  • Samauri Yamamoto

    Renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship and teachings.

  • Bryne Cooper

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Chlora Bryant

    Acclaimed jazz singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 3rd

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May 03, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 03, 1959:

  • Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
  • Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
  • Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
  • Discoflux (Discordianism).
  • Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
  • World Press Freedom Day.

Saints celebrated on May 03, 1959:

  • Saint Apostle James the Lesser
  • Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
  • Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
  • Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
  • Saint Alexander I
  • Saint Apostle Philip
  • Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
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May 03, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 03, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 03, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 03, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come Softly To Me
  2. - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
  3. - Venus
  4. - Pink Shoe Laces
  5. - Guitar Boogie Shuffle

May 03, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 03, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 03, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Side Saddle
  2. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  3. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  4. - Petite Fleur
  5. - As I Love You

May 03, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 03, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 03, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  2. - That's Why (I Love You So)
  3. - Since I Don't Have You
  4. - Almost Grown
  5. - Come Softly To Me

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May 03, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 03, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Orpheus

Black Orpheus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Marcel Camus

Starring: Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia

Country: United States of America

Serious Charge

Serious Charge

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Anthony Quayle, Sarah Churchill, Andrew Ray, Irene Browne

Invisible Invaders

Invisible Invaders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: John Agar, Jean Byron, Philip Tonge, Robert Hutton

The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

Release year: 1959

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier, Guy Decomble

Country: United States of America

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alain Resnais

Starring: Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud

Country: United States of America

May 03, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 03, 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:

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

Border Patrol

Border Patrol

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum

May 03, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 03, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

What We Must Know About Communism by Harry and Bonaro Overstreet

What We Must Know About Communism

By:

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.

From The Terrace by John O'Hara

From The Terrace

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This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.

Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart

Nine Coaches Waiting

By:

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

The Watch That Ends The Night by Hugh MacLennan

The Watch That Ends The Night

By:

George and Catherine Stewart share the burden of Catherine Stewart's heart disease. This could lead to her death at any moment.

The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel

The Devil In Bucks County

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Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959

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Who was the US President on May 03, 1959?

On May 03, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1959?

On May 03, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 03, 1959?

On May 03, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 3rd?

May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinclair broadcast group purchases fox sports networks (fsn), from the walt disney company, for $10.6 billion. the u.s. justice department ordered disney to sell fsn in connection with its purchase of 21st century fox. this was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of espn inc.
  • 2018 - Israel defence forces (idf), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern gaza strip, arrested a palestinian man. he sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a nato convoy.

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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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