What happened on Tuesday May 19, 1959?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1959:

• Establishment of Group 559 and Ho Chi Minh Trail The North Vietnamese Army establishes Group 559, a strategic military logistics unit tasked with developing and maintaining critical supply routes to support military operations in South Vietnam. This group would go on to create the legendary Ho Chi Minh trail, a complex network of jungle paths, roads, and waterways that became a crucial logistical lifeline for North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War.
• Jan de Quay Becomes Dutch Premier Jan de Quay is appointed as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, taking leadership during a period of post-World War II reconstruction and economic development in Dutch politics.

Events in 1959

May 19, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 19, 1959

Newspapers from 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 in May 1959 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1959:

• Nicole Brown Simpson

  Nicole Brown Simpson was the ex-wife of NFL player O.J.

• Laurie Lynd

  Canadian television and film director known for works like 'Breakfast with Scot' and directing episodes of various TV series.

• Bill Daniel
• Paul Cayard

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1959:

• Murray Carleton
• Francesco Mercoli

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on May 19th

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.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
3. Dave Baby Cortez - The Happy Organ
4. Edward Byrnes - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)
5. 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.

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 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 music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
3. The Fiestas - So Fine
4. Brook Benton - Endlessly
5. Dave "Baby" Cortez - The Happy Organ

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 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.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

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.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1959

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Someone born on May 19, 1959 is:

65 years 11 months old,

or 791 months and 22 days old,

or 3442 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24099 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1959?

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 2025.

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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.

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