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see horoscope and birth chart for June 05, 1959What happened on Friday June 05, 1959?
About June 5th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 5, 1959, the first government of the State of Singapore was sworn in, marking a significant milestone in the nation's path to independence. Lee Kuan Yew became the Prime Minister, with Sir William Goode serving as Governor, signaling the beginning of Singapore's self-governance within the British Empire.
- Day of the week: June 5th, 1959 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton
- #1 UK song: A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright
More about June 5th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on June 5th, 1959.
Table of contents
- June 05, 1959: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 05, 1959?
- Who was born on June 05, 1959?
- June 05, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- June 05, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 05, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 05, 1959?
- Back in 1959
June 05, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 05, 1959:
- Singapore Gains Self-Governance On June 5, 1959, the first government of the State of Singapore was sworn in, marking a significant milestone in the nation's path to independence. Lee Kuan Yew became the Prime Minister, with Sir William Goode serving as Governor, signaling the beginning of Singapore's self-governance within the British Empire.
- Bob Dylan Graduates High School Bob Dylan, who would later become an iconic musician and Nobel laureate, graduated from Hibbing High School in Minnesota on June 5, 1959, marking the end of his formal secondary education.
June 05, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 05, 1959?
June 05, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 156th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 05, 1959 can also be written as 6/5/1959 in the US and as 5/6/1959 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 05, 1959?
Famous people born on June 05, 1959:
- Anil Ambani
Prominent Indian businessman from a well-known industrial family.
June 05, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 05, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 1st and June 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 05, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 1st and June 7th.
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Martin Denny - Quiet Village
- Lloyd Price - Personality
June 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 05, 1959 was A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 1st and June 7th.
- Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
- Russ Conway - Roulette
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- Ricky Nelson - It's Late
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
June 05, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 05, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week June 1st and June 7th.
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
- Brook Benton - Endlessly
- The Fiestas - So Fine
- LaVern Baker - I Waited Too Long
June 05, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 5th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 05, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 05, 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 birthJune 05, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 05, 1959 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 05, 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 June 05, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:05 am and setting at 08:26 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 22, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.
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Your place in the Universe on June 05, 1959
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Someone born on June 05, 1959 is:
65 years 11 months old,
or 791 months and 18 days old,
or 3442 weeks
or 24094 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 05, 1959?
There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 5th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 05, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 05, 1959.
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Back in 1959
