Wednesday May 20, 1959: on this day
About May 20th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: Shah of Persia visits Netherlands
- Day of the week: May 20th, 1959 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: James Stewart, Naturi Naughton
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison
- #1 UK song: A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: Face of a Fugitive directed by Paul Wendkos
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 20, 1959?
- May 20, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 20, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 20, 1959?
- How old is someone born on May 20, 1959?
- May 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 20, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 20, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 20, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 20, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 20, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 20, 1959?
What day of the week was May 20, 1959?
May 20, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 20, 1959 can also be written as 5/20/1959 in the US and as 20/5/1959 in UK and Europe.
May 20, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 20, 1959:
- Shah of persia visits netherlands
- Ford wins battle with chrysler to call its new car "falcon".
- Japanese-americans regain their citizenship.
May 20, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 20, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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May 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 20, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:03 pm and setting at 05:00 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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Famous people born on May 20, 1959:
- Bronson Pinchot
American singer and actor.
- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Israel kamakawiwo'ole was a hawaiian singer known for his medley of 'over the rainbow' and 'what a wonderful world', which gained...
- Daniel Darc
French singer from the new wave band "taxi girl" and "after punk".
- Susan Cowsill
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (the cowsills & continental drifters).
- Peter Greene in Brooklyn
New york, usa.
- Annabel Giles
Welsh-english television and radio host.
- Bronson Pinchot in New York City
New york, usa.
- Nicole Brown Simpson
Celebrity.
- Juan Carlos Letelier
- Konrad Ott
- Andrea Prandstraller
- Axel Schulz
- Claudio Capponi
Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:
- James Stewart
James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.
- Naturi Naughton
Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.
- Busta Rhymes
Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.
- Timothy Olyphant
Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...
- Louis Theroux
Singaporean-english journalist/producer.
- David Hedison
American actor (d. 2019).
- Constance Towers
Actress (capitol.
- Angela Goethals
Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).
- Yon González
Spanish actor.
How old is someone born on May 20, 1959?
Someone born on May 20, 1959 is:
65 years and 16 days old,
or 780 months and 16 days old,
or 3394 weeks
or 23758 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1959?
There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 20, 1959.
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May 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 20, 1959:
- Alfred Schutz
Austrian/us architect/philosopher, dies at age 60.
- Irak'li Ts'ereteli
What famous deaths happened on May 20th?
Famous deaths on May 20th:
- Gilda Radner
American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".
- Lucy Gordon
British actress and model (born 1980).
- Anton Diffring
Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).
- Barbara Murray
English actress (d. 2014.
- Susan Roces
Producer and actress from the philippines.
- Jon Pertwee
English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).
- Christopherjame Columbus
Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...
- Marquis de Lafayette
French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
- Churchill
Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.
May 20, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 20, 1959:
- East Timor National Day.
- Cameroon National Day.
Observances on May 20, 1959:
- World Bee Day
Saints celebrated on May 20, 1959:
- Saint Austregisilus
- Saint Lucifer
- Saint Theodore of Pavia
- Saint Bernardine of Siena
- Saint Ivo of Chartres
May 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 20, 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 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 20, 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 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 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 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 20, 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 20, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 20, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 20, 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 20, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 20, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 20, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 20, 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:
May 20, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 20, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on May 20, 1959?
On May 20, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1959?
On May 20, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 20, 1959?
On May 20, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 20th?
May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
- 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
- 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.
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.