What happened on Friday May 22, 1959?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1959:

• Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Becomes First Black Major General in USAF Benjamin O. Davis Jr. achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first African American Major General in the United States Air Force, breaking racial barriers in military leadership during the late 1950s.
• Abraham Lincoln Receives Patent for Boat-Lifting Device Abraham Lincoln was granted a patent for an innovative boat-lifting device, making him the only U.S. president in history to hold a patent. This demonstrates Lincoln's inventive spirit and technical creativity beyond his political career.
• Birth of Morrissey, Influential English Singer Steven Patrick Morrissey was born in Manchester, England, who would later become a renowned singer-songwriter, frontman of the influential alternative rock band The Smiths, and a notable solo artist known for his distinctive musical style and lyrical prowess.

Events in 1959

May 22, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 22, 1959

Newspapers from May. 22, 1959

May 22, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1959 can also be written as 5/22/1959 in the US and as 22/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1959 in May 1959 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1959:

• Morrissey

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• Susan Nolen-Hoeksema
• Kwak Jae-yong
• David Blatt
• Linda Emond

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on May 22nd

Famous people died on May 22, 1959:

• Antonio Campolo
• Arturo Collana
• Yoshioka Yayoi

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on May 22nd

May 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 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 22, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 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 22, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 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 22nd is Gemini.

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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 22, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 1959 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:27 pm and setting at 06:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1959

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Someone born on May 22, 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 22, 1959?

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 22, 1959.

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