Discover our newspaper digital archive from May 19, 1959
Browse newspapers from May 19, 1959
Tuesday May 19, 1959: on this day
May 19, 1959 was the 139th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 19, 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 19, 1959, who was born and died on May 19, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison), movies (e.g. Face of a Fugitive, directed by Paul Wendkos), TV series (e.g. Brenner) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 19th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 19, 1959?
- May 19, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 19, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 19, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 19, 1959?
- May 19, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 19, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 19, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 19, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 19, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 19, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 19, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 19, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 19, 1959?
What day of the week was May 19, 1959?
May 19, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 19, 1959 can also be written as 5/19/1959 in the US and as 19/5/1959 in UK and Europe.
May 19, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 19, 1959:
- Jan de quay becomes premier of the netherlands
- The north vietnamese army establishes group 559, whose responsibility is to determine how to maintain supply lines to south vietnam; the resulting route is the ho chi minh trail.
May 19, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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.
Discover the personality of May born.
Unlock the Mysteries of May 19, 1959! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
May 19, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 19th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for May 19, 1959
May 19, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 19, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 04:50 pm and setting at 04:17 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1959.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1959
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!
Who was born on May 19, 1959?
Famous people born on May 19, 1959:
- Nicole Brown Simpson
Nicole brown simpson was the ex-wife of former nfl player o.j.
- Laurie Lynd
Canadian television and film director.
- William Daniel
American family of note, the son of journalist clifton daniel, and his wife, margaret truman; grandson u.s.
- Bill Daniel
- Paul Cayard
- Massimo Recchioni
- Mūza Rubackytė
- Michiru Shimada
- Geni Barnola
- Ed Decter
- Sergio Alfredo Fenoy
- Sergej Lovačëv
- Wolfgang Popp
- Paolo Onofri
Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:
![André the Giant]()
André the GiantAndré the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.
![Grace Jones]()
Grace JonesGrace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...
![Pete Townshend]()
Pete TownshendBritish musician, founder of "the who", rock band.
![Jon Kortajarena]()
Jon KortajarenaJon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...
![Nora Ephron]()
Nora EphronAmerican director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.
![Kevin Garnett]()
Kevin GarnettNba forward (minnesota timberwolves).
![Kyle Eastwood]()
Kyle EastwoodAmerican singer-bass player and actor.
![Nancy Kwan]()
Nancy KwanHong kong-american actress and makeup artist.
![Michele Placido]()
Michele PlacidoFoggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).
![Jesse Peretz]()
Jesse PeretzAmerican filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.
May 19, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 11 months old,
or 779 months and 5 days old,
or 3388 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23717 days old,
if you were born on May 19, 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 19, 1959?
There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 19, 1959.
May 19, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 19, 1959:
- Bob Cortner
- Murray Carleton
- Francesco Mercoli
What famous deaths happened on May 19th?
Famous deaths on May 19th:
![Alan Young]()
Alan YoungAlan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.
![Ronald Colman]()
Ronald ColmanBritish-american actor.
![Henry Corden]()
Henry CordenAmerican actor and voice artist (born in 1921).
- Maymuna Ali
Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
- Nathanyal Hawthorne
Renowned American novelist and short story writer.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...
- Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy
Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.
May 19, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 19, 1959:
- National Hug-Your-Cat Day
- NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
- Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
- Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
- Theophilus of Corte
- Pudentiana
- Emiliana
- Ives
- Peter Celestine
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
May 19, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 19, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 19, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 19, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 19, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
- Dave Baby Cortez - The Happy Organ
- Edward Byrnes - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)
- Dion and the Belmonts - A Teenager In Love
May 19, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1959 was A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 19, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 19, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. 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 19, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 19, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 19, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. 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 - Endlessly
- Dave "Baby" Cortez - The Happy Organ
May 19, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 19, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Face of a Fugitive
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Starring: Fred MacMurray, Lin McCarthy, Dorothy Green, Alan Baxter
The Gunfight at Dodge City
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Joseph M. Newman
Starring: Joel McCrea, Julie Adams, John McIntire, Nancy Gates
Look Back in Anger
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tony Richardson
Starring: Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Mary Ure, Edith Evans
It Happened to Jane
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Richard Quine
Starring: Doris Day, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Steve Forrest
The Wild and the Innocent
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Jack Sher
Starring: Audie Murphy, Joanne Dru, Gilbert Roland, Jim Backus
May 19, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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:
Brenner
Release year: 1959
Heidi
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Daniel Ray
Focus
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Great Expectations
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Lili
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Charles Walters
May 19, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 19, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
What We Must Know About Communism
By: Harry and Bonaro Overstreet
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.
The Watch That Ends The Night
By: Hugh MacLennan
George and Catherine Stewart share the burden of Catherine Stewart's heart disease. This could lead to her death at any moment.
From The Terrace
By: John O'Hara
This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
Who was the US President on May 19, 1959?
On May 19, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1959?
On May 19, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 19, 1959?
On May 19, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 19th?
May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
- 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.
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
Do you remember 1959? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
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.
