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May 18, 1959 was the 138th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 18, 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 18, 1959, who was born and died on May 18, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 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 18th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1959?
- May 18, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1959?
- May 18, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1959?
What day of the week was May 18, 1959?
May 18, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1959:
- Judy by david seville hits #86
- Russian band stand by spencer and spencer hits #91
May 18, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 18, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 03:39 pm and setting at 03:38 am.
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 18, 1959?
Famous people born on May 18, 1959:
- Denis Favier
French section chief and police officer.
- Graham Dilley
English cricketer and coach (d. 2011).
- Jay Wells
Canadian ice hockey coach and player.
- Jay Procopio
American homicide: an unemployed worker in construction was accused of murdering his infant son on the 20th of march 1992.
![Christiane Jean]()
Christiane Jean- Alberto Faverio
- Mohammed Omar
- Errol Rausse
- Antônio José da Silva Filho
- Matteo Apricena
- Patrick Cham
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 11 months old,
or 779 months and 2 days old,
or 3387 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23714 days old,
if you were born on May 18, 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 18, 1959?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 18, 1959.
May 18, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1959:
- Apsley Cherry-Garrard
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 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 18, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 18, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 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 18, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 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 18, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 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 18, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 18, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 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 18, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 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 18, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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 18, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Elizabeth The Great
By: Elizabeth Jenkins
This is a fascinating study of the Queen's and her court, their daily lives, concerns, topics for conversation, meals, living conditions, travels and successes, that places them in the historical context of 16th century.
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.
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 18, 1959?
On May 18, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1959?
On May 18, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1959?
On May 18, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
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.
