What happened on Friday May 08, 1959?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1959:

• French New Wave Cinema Milestone At the Cannes Film Festival, a significant cultural moment occurred when *Hiroshima mon amour*, directed by Alain Resnais, was controversially excluded from competition due to its pacifist message. This event, alongside François Truffaut's *The 400 Blows* (presented on May 4), marked the emergence of the influential French New Wave cinema movement, challenging traditional filmmaking conventions.
• French New Wave Cinema Milestone At the Cannes Film Festival, a significant cultural moment occurred when *Hiroshima mon amour*, directed by Alain Resnais, was controversially excluded from competition due to its pacifist message. This event, alongside François Truffaut's *The 400 Blows* (presented on May 4), marked the emergence of the influential French New Wave cinema movement, challenging traditional filmmaking conventions.
• Chavez Ravine Community Displacement The final 30 residents of the historic Chavez Ravine neighborhood in Los Angeles were forcibly evicted under a court order. Their homes were subsequently demolished to make way for Dodger Stadium, marking the definitive end of this long-standing community and representing a significant moment of urban redevelopment and displacement.
• Chavez Ravine Community Displacement The final 30 residents of the historic Chavez Ravine neighborhood in Los Angeles were forcibly evicted under a court order. Their homes were subsequently demolished to make way for Dodger Stadium, marking the definitive end of this long-standing community and representing a significant moment of urban redevelopment and displacement.
• Tragic Nile River Boat Disaster A devastating maritime tragedy occurred when the Egyptian tour boat Dandara sank in the Nile River near Qalyub. The overcrowded vessel, carrying agricultural engineers and their families on a picnic excursion, suddenly sprang a leak just 6 yards from the shore. Despite being in relatively shallow water of 50 feet deep, the boat capsized, resulting in massive loss of life. Most victims were women and children who were tragically trapped below decks. The ship's skipper was subsequently arrested for negligence, highlighting systemic safety failures.
• Tragic Nile River Boat Disaster A devastating maritime tragedy occurred when the Egyptian tour boat Dandara sank in the Nile River near Qalyub. The overcrowded vessel, carrying agricultural engineers and their families on a picnic excursion, suddenly sprang a leak just 6 yards from the shore. Despite being in relatively shallow water of 50 feet deep, the boat capsized, resulting in massive loss of life. Most victims were women and children who were tragically trapped below decks. The ship's skipper was subsequently arrested for negligence, highlighting systemic safety failures.
• Little Caesars Pizza Chain Founded Entrepreneurs Mike Ilitch and his wife Marian launched the first Little Caesars pizza restaurant in Garden City, Michigan, initiating what would become a significant fast-food franchise in American culinary history.
• Little Caesars Pizza Chain Founded Entrepreneurs Mike Ilitch and his wife Marian launched the first Little Caesars pizza restaurant in Garden City, Michigan, initiating what would become a significant fast-food franchise in American culinary history.
• Military Aircraft Incident in Michigan An F-84 jet fighter experienced a critical malfunction, leading the pilot to eject before the aircraft crashed into a residential backyard in Northville, Michigan. The incident resulted in injuries to two children, highlighting potential risks of military aviation near populated areas.
• Military Aircraft Incident in Michigan An F-84 jet fighter experienced a critical malfunction, leading the pilot to eject before the aircraft crashed into a residential backyard in Northville, Michigan. The incident resulted in injuries to two children, highlighting potential risks of military aviation near populated areas.

Events in 1959

May 08, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 08, 1959

Newspapers from May. 08, 1959

May 08, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 128th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1959 can also be written as 5/8/1959 in the US and as 8/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1959 in May 1959 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1959:

• Ronnie Lott

  Hall of Fame NFL player who played as a defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers.

• Anita Noyes-Smith

  British-South African astrologer known for her radio and television appearances.

• Maria Padilha

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on May 8th

Famous people died on May 08, 1959:

• John Fraser

  Canadian soccer player (b. 1881).

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on May 8th

May 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 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 08, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 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 08, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 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 8th is Taurus.

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May 08, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:27 am and setting at 09:39 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 08, 1959 is:

65 years 11 months old,

or 791 months and 15 days old,

or 3441 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24092 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 08, 1959.

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