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May 21, 1959 was the 141st day of the year 1959, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 21, 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 21, 1959, who was born and died on May 21, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 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 21st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1959?
- May 21, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1959?
- May 21, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1959?
What day of the week was May 21, 1959?
May 21, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 141st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1959 can also be written as 5/21/1959 in the US and as 21/5/1959 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1959:
- Gypsy opens at broadway theater nyc for 702 performances
- ''gypsy: a musical fable'', starring ethel merman in her last new musical, opens on broadway and runs for 702 performances
May 21, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 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.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:16 pm and setting at 05:49 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 21, 1959?
Famous people born on May 21, 1959:
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Bronson Pinchot]()
Bronson PinchotBronson pinchot is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series perfect strangers and the film beverly hills cop.
- Kimberly Crenshaw
Kimberly Crenshaw is a leading scholar and activist in the field of critical race theory, known for her work on intersectionality and its...
- Antoine de Maximy
Antoine de maximy is a french television presenter and producer, best known for creating and hosting the travel documentary series 'j'irai...
- Brian Lenihan
Irish Fianna Fáil politician and Minister for Finance.
- Maryline Desbiolles
Maryline desbiolles is a french writer known for her novels and essays, often exploring themes of memory and identity.
- Abdulla Yameen
Maldivian politician, 6th president of the maldives.
- Rachid Zaidi
French housing developer manager, responsible for la cita(c), des 4000 housing complex at la courneuve.
- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Musician.
- Frédéric Boulesteix
French author and specialist in korea.
- Brigitte Bourguignon
- Lowell Cunningham
- Tom Dixon
- Loretta Lynch
- Tom McTigue
- Massimo Mercelli
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
![Hutch Dano]()
Hutch DanoHutch Dano is an actor known for his role in the Disney Channel series Zeke and Luther.
May 21, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 10 months old,
or 778 months and 28 days old,
or 3387 weeks
or 23709 days old,
if you were born on May 21, 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 21, 1959?
There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1959.
May 21, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1959:
- Ilse Abel
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1959:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1959:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1959:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 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 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 21, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 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 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 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 21, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 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 21, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 21, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 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 21, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 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 21, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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 21, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Nine Coaches Waiting
By: Mary Stewart
In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.
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.
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.
Who was the US President on May 21, 1959?
On May 21, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1959?
On May 21, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1959?
On May 21, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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.
