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see horoscope and birth chart for May 01, 1959What happened on Friday, May 1, 1959?
About May 1st, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 1, 1959, W.E.B. Du Bois was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize for his efforts in promoting peace among nations. The Soviet Peace Committee praised his contributions to improving U.S.-Soviet relations and wished him good health and vigor.
- Day of the week: May 1st, 1959 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods
- #1 UK song: Side Saddle by Russ Conway
- Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder
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May 01, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 01, 1959:
- W.E.B. Du Bois receives Lenin Peace Prize On May 1, 1959, W.E.B. Du Bois was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize for his efforts in promoting peace among nations. The Soviet Peace Committee praised his contributions to improving U.S.-Soviet relations and wished him good health and vigor. source: credo.library.umass.edu
- Floyd Patterson retains heavyweight boxing title On May 1, 1959, Floyd Patterson successfully defended his world heavyweight boxing title by defeating Brian London via knockout in the 11th round at the Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana. source: en.wikipedia.org
May 01, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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Who was born on May 01, 1959?
Famous people born on May 01, 1959:
![Yasmina Reza]()
Yasmina RezaRenowned French playwright and actress, internationally acclaimed for her award-winning play 'Art', which explores the complexities of...
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Eddie JohnsonProfessional NBA player who played as a guard and forward for the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers during the 1980s, contributing to the...
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Stephen HarperCanadian politician who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015, leading the Conservative Party during a significant...
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.
- 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.
- 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 music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
- 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 is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.
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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 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.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 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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Someone born on May 01, 1959 is:
67 years 2 months old,
or 806 months and 23 days old,
or 3508 weeks
or 24556 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1959?
There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 1st 2027.
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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.
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