Wednesday May 20, 1959: on this day

May 20, 1959 was the 140th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 20, 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 20, 1959, who was born and died on May 20, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 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 20th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 1959?


May 20, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1959 can also be written as 5/20/1959 in the US and as 20/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1959:

  • Shah of persia visits netherlands
  • Ford wins battle with chrysler to call its new car "falcon".
  • Japanese-americans regain their citizenship.

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May 20, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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May 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:03 pm and setting at 05:00 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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Who was born on May 20, 1959?


Famous people born on May 20, 1959:

  • Bronson Pinchot
    Bronson Pinchot

    American singer and actor.

  • Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

    Israel kamakawiwo'ole was a hawaiian singer known for his medley of 'over the rainbow' and 'what a wonderful world', which gained...

  • Daniel Darc

    French singer from the new wave band "taxi girl" and "after punk".

  • Susan Cowsill

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (the cowsills & continental drifters).

  • Peter Greene in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

  • Annabel Giles

    Welsh-english television and radio host.

  • Bronson Pinchot in New York City

    New york, usa.

  • Nicole Brown Simpson

    Celebrity.

  • Juan Carlos Letelier
  • Konrad Ott
  • Andrea Prandstraller
  • Axel Schulz
  • Claudio Capponi

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 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 20, 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 20, 1959?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 20, 1959.

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May 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1959:

  • Alfred Schutz

    Austrian/us architect/philosopher, dies at age 60.

  • Irak'li Ts'ereteli

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 20th

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May 20, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 1959:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1959:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1959:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 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 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 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:

  1. - Kansas City
  2. - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
  3. - The Happy Organ
  4. - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)
  5. - A Teenager In Love

May 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 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 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 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:

  1. - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
  2. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  3. - Side Saddle
  4. - Donna
  5. - It's Late

May 20, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 20, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 20, 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:

  1. - Kansas City
  2. - That's Why (I Love You So)
  3. - So Fine
  4. - Endlessly
  5. - The Happy Organ

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May 20, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 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

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

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

Look Back in Anger

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tony Richardson

Starring: Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Mary Ure, Edith Evans

It Happened to Jane

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

The Wild and the Innocent

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jack Sher

Starring: Audie Murphy, Joanne Dru, Gilbert Roland, Jim Backus

May 20, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 20, 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

Brenner

Release year: 1959

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Focus

Focus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

Lili

Lili

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Charles Walters

May 20, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 20, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

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The Middle Age Of Mrs. Eliot by Angus Wilson

The Middle Age Of Mrs. Eliot

By:

Meg Eliot, the wife of a successful barrister, has a beautiful home in Westminster and hosts cocktail parties as well as a number of charitable committees.

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

By:

The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …

The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel

The Devil In Bucks County

By:

Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

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Who was the US President on May 20, 1959?

On May 20, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1959?

On May 20, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1959?

On May 20, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

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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.

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