What happened on Sunday May 10, 1959?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1959:

• Soviet Military Presence in Afghanistan Soviet forces arrived in Afghanistan, marking an early stage of Soviet involvement in the country that would later escalate into a full-scale invasion in 1979.
• Victoria Rowell Birth Victoria Rowell, a prominent African American actress known for her roles in television series like 'The Young and the Restless' and 'Diagnosis: Murder', was born on May 10, 1959.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Victory Joyce Ziske wins the Howard Johnson Golf Invitational, a notable achievement in women's professional golf during the late 1950s.
• Jim Hearn's Baseball Career Conclusion New York Giants pitcher Jim Hearn experiences a challenging end to his baseball career, allowing two runs against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a suspended game, and subsequently being released and charged with the loss two months after his retirement.

Events in 1959

May 10, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 10, 1959

Newspapers from May. 10, 1959

May 10, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 130th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1959 can also be written as 5/10/1959 in the US and as 10/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1959 in May 1959 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1959:

• Victoria Rowell

  Accomplished actress and dancer best known for her iconic role as Drucilla Winters on the long-running soap opera 'The Young and the...

• Danny Schayes

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA during the 1980s and 1990s, known for his long career as a power forward and center.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1959:

• Leslie Knighton
• Willy Leiser

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on May 10th

May 10, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 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 10, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 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 10, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 10, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:49 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 10, 1959 is:

66 years and 4 days old,

or 792 months and 4 days old,

or 3444 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24111 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 10, 1959?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 10, 1959.

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