What happened on Saturday May 09, 1959?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1959:

• St. Lawrence Seaway Opening The St. Lawrence Seaway, a massive engineering project connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, was officially opened, revolutionizing maritime transportation and trade routes between North America and the global maritime network.
• Eritrea Votes to Join Ethiopia The Eritrean legislature voted to become part of Ethiopia, with the President being redesignated as 'Chief of the Eritrean Administration' under Emperor Haile Selassie, marking a significant political integration in the Horn of Africa.
• Fuller Brush Company President Dies in Car Accident Alfred H. Fuller, President of the Fuller Brush Company and son of the company's founder Alfred C. Fuller, tragically died in a fatal car accident near Hawthorne, Nevada. The accident also claimed the life of his wife when their Mercedes-Benz crashed due to a blown rear tire.
• Asantha De Mel: Sri Lankan Cricket Pioneer Asantha De Mel emerged as a pioneering Sri Lankan Test cricket opening bowler, contributing to the early development of Sri Lanka's international cricket reputation.
• Andrew Jones: New Zealand Cricket Talent Andrew Jones established himself as a highly consistent cricket player for New Zealand, typically batting at first drop and contributing significantly to the national team's performance.
• Changes in Chicago White Sox Management Dorothy Rigney, her husband John, and Hank Greenberg resigned from their positions with the Chicago White Sox, signaling potential organizational shifts within the baseball team's management.

Events in 1959

May 09, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 09, 1959

Newspapers from May. 09, 1959

May 09, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 129th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1959 can also be written as 5/9/1959 in the US and as 9/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1959 in May 1959 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1959:

• Ronnie Lott

  Legendary American football player who played as a defensive back, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his exceptional career.

• Kevin McCloud

  Designer and television presenter best known for hosting the popular home renovation show 'Grand Designs'.

• Andrew Jones

  New Zealand cricketer who played professional cricket at national and international levels, representing his country in various tournaments.

• Dennis Chambers

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1959:

• Bhaurao Patil

  Indian activist and educator (d. 1959).

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on May 9th

May 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 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 09, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 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 09, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 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 9th is Taurus.

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May 09, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 09, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 10:29 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 09, 1959 is:

65 years 11 months old,

or 791 months and 14 days old,

or 3441 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24091 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1959?

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 09, 1959.

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