What happened on Saturday May 16, 1959?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1959:

• 85th Preakness Stakes Horse Race William Harmatz rode Royal Orbit to victory in the 85th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1 minute and 57 seconds. This significant horse racing event took place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
• Tritons' Fountain Inaugurated in Valletta, Malta The iconic Tritons' Fountain, a significant architectural landmark in the capital city of Valletta, was officially turned on for the first time. Located at the entrance of the city, this monumental fountain features large bronze triton figures and represents an important moment in Malta's public art and urban design history.
• WTOM TV Channel Launch in Cheboygan WTOM TV channel 4, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in Cheboygan, Michigan, expanding local media access and television programming in the region.

Events in 1959

May 16, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 16, 1959

Newspapers from May. 16, 1959

May 16, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1959 can also be written as 5/16/1959 in the US and as 16/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1959 in May 1959 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1959:

• Mare Winningham

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• Chris Meledandri

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• Andrew Eldritch

  Andrew Eldritch is a musician, known as the lead singer of the influential gothic rock band The Sisters of Mercy.

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1959:

• Elisha Scott

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on May 16th

May 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 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 16, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 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 16, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 01:25 pm and setting at 02:27 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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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1959

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Someone born on May 16, 1959 is:

65 years 11 months old,

or 791 months and 28 days old,

or 3443 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24105 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1959?

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1959.

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