What happened on Tuesday May 12, 1959?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1959:

• Capital Airlines Flight 75 Disaster On May 12, 1959, Capital Airlines Flight 75, a Vickers Viscount turboprop aircraft, tragically disintegrated mid-flight at an altitude of approximately 5,000 feet while en route from New York to Atlanta. The aircraft experienced severe and unexpected turbulence that led to its catastrophic structural failure, resulting in the loss of all passengers and crew. This incident highlighted the critical importance of understanding atmospheric conditions and aircraft structural limitations during that era of commercial aviation.
• Capital Airlines Flight 75 Disaster On May 12, 1959, Capital Airlines Flight 75, a Vickers Viscount turboprop aircraft, tragically disintegrated mid-flight at an altitude of approximately 5,000 feet while en route from New York to Atlanta. The aircraft experienced severe and unexpected turbulence that led to its catastrophic structural failure, resulting in the loss of all passengers and crew. This incident highlighted the critical importance of understanding atmospheric conditions and aircraft structural limitations during that era of commercial aviation.

Events in 1959

May 12, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 12, 1959

Newspapers from May. 12, 1959

May 12, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1959 can also be written as 5/12/1959 in the US and as 12/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1959 in May 1959 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1959:

• Ving Rhames

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• Deborah Warner

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on May 12th

May 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1959 was The Happy Organ by Dave Baby Cortez, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Dave Baby Cortez - The Happy Organ
2. The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
3. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
4. Edward Byrnes - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)
5. Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I

May 12, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1959 was A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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 12, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
3. The Fiestas - So Fine
4. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
5. Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 11:59 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 12, 1959 is:

66 years and 2 days old,

or 792 months and 2 days old,

or 3444 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24109 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1959?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 12, 1959.

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