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May 01, 1959 was the 121st day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 01, 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 01, 1959, who was born and died on May 01, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 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 1st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 01, 1959?
- May 01, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 01, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 01, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 01, 1959?
- May 01, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 01, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 01, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 01, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 01, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 01, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 01, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 01, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 01, 1959?
What day of the week was May 01, 1959?
May 01, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 01, 1959:
- White sox early wynn beats red sox 1-0 on his own hr
- West germany introduces five-day work week.
- Floyd patterson knocks out brian london in 11 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
May 01, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st 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 01, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 01, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 01, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 01, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 02:45 am and setting at 03:09 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 01, 1959?
Famous people born on May 01, 1959:
- Eddie Johnson
Nba guard/forward (houston rockets and indiana pacers).
- Kristion Andersen
Danish geologist known for her research on the formation and evolution of the Earth's crust.
- Yasmina Reza
Yasmina reza is a french playwright and actress best known for her play 'art', which has been widely acclaimed and performed...
- Lawrence Seeff
South african basket weaver and cricketer.
- Stephen Harper
Politician.
- Paul Smith
Rock saxophonist (haircut 100).
- Tim Marshall
- Darci José Nicioli
- Marcelo Rubens Paiva
- Antonella Roncelli
- Frédéric Vichot
- Daniela Thomas
- Saber Eid
- Gustavo Ferrín
- Roberto Giobbi
- Jo Tong-sop
- Jay Lapidus
Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:
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Ajith KumarAjith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.
![Anushka Sharma]()
Anushka SharmaAnushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...
![Tim McGraw]()
Tim McGrawTim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.
![Jamie Dornan]()
Jamie DornanJamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.
![Joanna Lumley]()
Joanna LumleyBritish actress, born in kashmir.
![Danielle Darrieux]()
Danielle DarrieuxFrench actress and actress.
![Catherine Frot]()
Catherine FrotFrench film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.
![Julie Benz]()
Julie BenzJulie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.
![Rita Coolidge]()
Rita CoolidgeRita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
May 01, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 11 months old,
or 779 months and 24 days old,
or 3390 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23736 days old,
if you were born on May 01, 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 01, 1959?
There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 01, 1959.
May 01, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 01, 1959:
- Oscar Torp
Norwegian premier, dies.
What famous deaths happened on May 1st?
Famous deaths on May 1st:
![Madeleine Lebeau]()
Madeleine LebeauMadeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.
![Steve Reeves]()
Steve ReevesAmerican physical culturist.
![Marion Mack]()
Marion MackActress (general).
![Glenda Farrell]()
Glenda FarrellGlenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.
![Olympia Dukakis]()
Olympia DukakisAmerican screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...
![Hylda Baker]()
Hylda BakerEnglish comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).
- Ayrton Senna
Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.
- Antonin Dvořák
Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.
- Daved Goldberg
Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.
May 01, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 01, 1959:
- Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
- Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
- United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
- Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
- Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
- Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
- May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
- Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
- May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
- Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).
Saints celebrated on May 01, 1959:
- Saint James the Less.
- Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
- Saint Florine
- Saint Augustin Schoeffer
- Saint Theodulf.
- Saint Andeol.
- Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
- Saint Jeremiah.
- Saint Philip the Apostle.
- Saint Brieuc.
May 01, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 01, 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 01, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
May 01, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 01, 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:
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
- The Virtues - Guitar Boogie Shuffle
May 01, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
May 01, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 01, 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:
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
May 01, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 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 01, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 01, 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:
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
- The Skyliners - Since I Don't Have You
- Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
May 01, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 01, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Terence Young
Starring: Anthony Quayle, Sarah Churchill, Andrew Ray, Irene Browne
Invisible Invaders
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Edward L. Cahn
Starring: John Agar, Jean Byron, Philip Tonge, Robert Hutton
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
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alain Resnais
Starring: Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud
Country: United States of America
May 01, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 01, 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
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
Border Patrol
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum
The Scarf
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Neil Willoughby
May 01, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 01, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 …
Pioneer, Go Home!
By: Richard Powell
This 50th anniversary edition of Richard Powell's 1959 New York Times bestseller includes a new preface written by the author.
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.
Who was the US President on May 01, 1959?
On May 01, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1959?
On May 01, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 01, 1959?
On May 01, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 1st?
May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:
- 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
- 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
- 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.
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.
