Friday May 15, 1959: on this day
May 15, 1959 was the 135th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 15, 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 15, 1959, who was born and died on May 15, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Happy Organ by Dave Baby Cortez), movies (e.g. Look Back in Anger, directed by Tony Richardson), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 15, 1959?
- May 15, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 15, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 15, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 15, 1959?
- May 15, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 15, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 15, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 15, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 15, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 15, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 15, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 15, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 15, 1959?
What day of the week was May 15, 1959?
May 15, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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May 15, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 15, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:22 pm and setting at 01:53 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1959.
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Famous people born on May 15, 1959:
- Jhonnie Whitaker
Jhonnie Whitaker is an American actor best known for his role as Jody Davis on the television series Family Affair in the late 1960s.
- Andrew Eldritch
English singer-songwriter (the sisters of mercy the sisterhood, and ssv).
- Beverly Jo Scott
American-belgian singer-songwriter.
- Luis Pérez-Sala
Spanish race car driver.
- Khaosai Galaxy
Thai politician and boxer.
- Kaokor Galaxy
Thai boxer.
- Jill Bolte Taylor
- Gene Banks
- Max Cantor
- John Arch
- Mohamed Saad Mohamed
- Edwin Bailey
- Charles Scicluna
- Isidro del Prado
- Wiljan van Vijfeijken
Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:
- Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...
- L. Frank Baum
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- Andy Murray
Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.
- James Mason
England, united kingdom -- actor.
- Ayub Khan
Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...
- Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.
- Madeleine Albright
Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.
- Ursula Thiess
German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.
- Chazz Palminteri
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
- Joseph Cotten
American actor on the radio, film and stage.
May 15, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 11 months old,
or 779 months and 10 days old,
or 3388 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23722 days old,
if you were born on May 15, 1959.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1959?
There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 15, 1959.
May 15, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 15, 1959:
- Berend van den Amstel [Bernard CED Hattink]
Dutch actor dies at the age of 56.
- Mario Bracci
- Alexander Forbes Irvine Forbes
- Daniel du Toit
- Max d'Ollone
What famous deaths happened on May 15th?
Famous deaths on May 15th:
- Bekim Fehmiu
Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.
- June Carter Cash
American singer and musician (born 1929).
- Fred Willard
Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.
- Gilbert Roland
Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.
- Wynne Gibson
Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).
- Andrew Duggan
Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.
- Tyrone Guthrie
British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).
- Chaselyn Dickinson
Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...
- Adalei Dickinson
Adalei Dickinson was a pioneering American poet known for her innovative and introspective style.
- Emily Dickinson
American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.
May 15, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 15, 1959:
- Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
- Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
- Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
- International day of climate changes.
- International conscientious objectors' day.
- Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
- United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
- International day of families.
- Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
- Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.
Saints celebrated on May 15, 1959:
- Saint Dymphna
- Saint Achillius
- Saint Gerebern
- Saint Isidore the Labourer
- Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
- Saint Reticius
- Saint Denise
May 15, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 15, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 15, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1959 was The Happy Organ by Dave Baby Cortez, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 15, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dave Baby Cortez - The Happy Organ
- The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- Edward Byrnes - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)
- Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
May 15, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 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.
May 15, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Marty Wilde - Donna
- Ricky Nelson - It's Late
May 15, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 15, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 15, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
- The Fiestas - So Fine
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
May 15, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 15, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 15, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 15, 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:
May 15, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 15, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on May 15, 1959?
On May 15, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1959?
On May 15, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 15, 1959?
On May 15, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 15th?
May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
- 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.
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.