Wednesday May 06, 1959: on this day

May 06, 1959 was the 126th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 06, 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 06, 1959, who was born and died on May 06, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. The Young Philadelphians, directed by Vincent Sherman), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 1959?


May 06, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1959 can also be written as 5/6/1959 in the US and as 6/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 1959: What happened on that day?


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May 06, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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May 06, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:18 am and setting at 07:53 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 06, 1959?


Famous people born on May 06, 1959:

  • Renaud Muselier

    French politician who was conseiller ga[c]na[c]ral ("counsellor") for the da[c]partement of bouches-du-rha’ne (1992-1995), da[c]puta[c]...

  • Charles Hendry

    British member of parliament.

  • Andreas Busse

    German runner.

  • Scott Hood in Seattle

    Washington, usa; canadian tour golfer (1989 montana open-second).

  • Kate Collins in Boston

    Massachusetts, usa; actress natalie hunter – all my children.

  • Brian Williams

    Journalist.

  • Eric D

    Fingerhut; american politician (representative-democrat-ohio).

  • Hiroyuki Sakashita
  • Shaban Sejdiu
  • Paolo Di Reda
  • Didier Conrad
  • Claudio Jara
  • Gonzalo Robles
  • Julia Otero

Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 13 days old,

or 3384 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23694 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 1959.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1959?

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 06, 1959.

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May 06, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 1959:

  • Maria Dulęba

    Polish actress (b. 1881).

  • Ragnar Nurkse

    Estonian-american academic and economist (d. 1959).

  • Guido Brignone
  • Fernando Soledade

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

  • Fairley Mowat

    Renowned Canadian author known for his works on nature and wildlife.

  • Alphus Kelley

    Legendary football player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

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May 06, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 1959:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 1959:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 4th and May 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 06, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come Softly To Me
  2. - The Happy Organ
  3. - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
  4. - Pink Shoe Laces
  5. - Guitar Boogie Shuffle

May 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 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.

May 06, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
  2. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  3. - Side Saddle
  4. - Donna
  5. - It's Late

May 06, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 06, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 06, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  2. - That's Why (I Love You So)
  3. - Almost Grown
  4. - Kansas City
  5. - Come Softly To Me

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May 06, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Young Philadelphians

The Young Philadelphians

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith

King of the Wild Stallions

King of the Wild Stallions

Release year: 1959

Directed by: R.G. Springsteen

Starring: George Montgomery, Diane Brewster, Edgar Buchanan, Emile Meyer

Black Orpheus

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

Serious Charge

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Anthony Quayle, Sarah Churchill, Andrew Ray, Irene Browne

Invisible Invaders

Invisible Invaders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: John Agar, Jean Byron, Philip Tonge, Robert Hutton

May 06, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Focus

Focus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

Lili

Lili

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Charles Walters

Border Patrol

Border Patrol

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum

May 06, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 06, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

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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.

Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden

Only In America

By:

Harry Lewis, Book by Golden

The American High School Today by James B. Conant

The American High School Today

By:

American High School Today

The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel

The Devil In Bucks County

By:

Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959

From The Terrace by John O'Hara

From The Terrace

By:

This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.

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Who was the US President on May 06, 1959?

On May 06, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1959?

On May 06, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 1959?

On May 06, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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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.

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