What happened on Tuesday May 05, 1959?

Here's what happened on May 05, 1959:

• US-West Germany Nuclear Cooperation Agreement The United States and West Germany signed a significant bilateral agreement to share classified nuclear weapons information and provide training for German personnel in nuclear weapon operations, reflecting the strategic military cooperation during the Cold War era.
• US-West Germany Nuclear Cooperation Agreement The United States and West Germany signed a significant bilateral agreement to share classified nuclear weapons information and provide training for German personnel in nuclear weapon operations, reflecting the strategic military cooperation during the Cold War era.
• Potter Stewart Confirmed to US Supreme Court Potter Stewart was confirmed as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court by a Senate vote of 70-17. Stewart would serve on the Supreme Court from 1958 to 1981, becoming known for his pragmatic and moderate judicial approach.
• Potter Stewart Confirmed to US Supreme Court Potter Stewart was confirmed as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court by a Senate vote of 70-17. Stewart would serve on the Supreme Court from 1958 to 1981, becoming known for his pragmatic and moderate judicial approach.
• Roland Ritchie Appointed to Supreme Court of Canada Roland Ritchie was appointed as a Justice to the Supreme Court of Canada, contributing to the nation's judicial leadership during an important period of legal development in the late 1950s.
• Roland Ritchie Appointed to Supreme Court of Canada Roland Ritchie was appointed as a Justice to the Supreme Court of Canada, contributing to the nation's judicial leadership during an important period of legal development in the late 1950s.

Events in 1959

May 05, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 05, 1959

Newspapers from May. 05, 1959

May 05, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 125th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1959 can also be written as 5/5/1959 in the US and as 5/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

May 05, 1959 in May 1959 calendar

Famous people born on May 05, 1959:

• French presidential election 2002

  Jacques Chirac was the French president during the 2002 election, serving from 1995 to 2007 with conservative political policies.

• Brian Williams

  Brian Williams is a prominent American news anchor who reported on major global events for NBC Nightly News, becoming known for his coverage...

• Randy Travis

  Randy Travis is a legendary country music singer known for his deep baritone voice and significant contributions to the genre.

• Ian McCulloch

  Ian McCulloch is an influential English singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known as a member of the post-punk band Echo & the Bunnymen.

• Peter Molyneux

  Peter Molyneux is a renowned video game designer famous for creating innovative game franchises like Fable, which revolutionized...

• Steve Stevens

  Steve Stevens is an accomplished American guitarist and songwriter known for his work with Billy Idol and diverse musical collaborations.

• Bobby Ellsworth

  Bobby Ellsworth is the lead singer and bass player of the thrash metal band Overkill, known for his distinctive vocal style.

• Kimberlé Crenshaw

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on May 5th

Famous people died on May 05, 1959:

• Carlos Saavedra Lamas

  Argentinian academic and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1878).

• Adolf Lindfors
• Myron Charles Taylor

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on May 5th

May 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
2. Dave Baby Cortez - The Happy Organ
3. The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
4. Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
5. The Virtues - Guitar Boogie Shuffle

May 05, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1959 was A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
2. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
3. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
4. Marty Wilde - Donna
5. Ricky Nelson - It's Late

May 05, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
2. Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
3. Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
4. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
5. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th 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 05, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:47 am and setting at 06:57 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 05, 1959 is:

66 years old,

or 792 months

or 3443 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24107 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 05, 1959.

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