What happened on Sunday May 24, 1959?

Here's what happened on May 24, 1959:

• Anglo-Soviet Long Term Trade Agreement Signed A significant diplomatic and economic milestone as the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union sign a long-term trade agreement, representing an important moment of détente during the Cold War period.
• British Empire Day Renamed Commonwealth Day The annual celebration of the British Empire is officially renamed Commonwealth Day, symbolizing a shift from imperial terminology to a more inclusive representation of post-colonial international relationships.
• First House with Built-in Bomb Shelter Exhibited In Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, the first residential house featuring an integrated bomb shelter is publicly displayed, reflecting the Cold War era's pervasive nuclear anxiety and civil defense preparedness.
• Birth of Pelle Lindbergh, Swedish Hockey Goaltender Pelle Lindbergh was born, a talented Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender who would later become a notable player in the NHL, tragically passing away in 1985.

Events in 1959

May 24, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 24, 1959

Newspapers from May. 24, 1959

May 24, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 144th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1959 can also be written as 5/24/1959 in the US and as 24/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 1959 in May 1959 calendar

Famous people born on May 24, 1959:

• Pelle Lindbergh

  Legendary Swedish-American NHL goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers, tragically killed in a car accident at the height of his career.

• Davide Giacalone

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on May 24th

Famous people died on May 24, 1959:

• John Foster Dulles

  American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 52nd united states secretary of state (b. 1888).

• Tito Montefinale

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on May 24th

May 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 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 24, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 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 24, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 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 24th 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 24, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 24, 1959 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 08:47 am.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on May 24, 1959

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Someone born on May 24, 1959 is:

65 years 11 months old,

or 791 months and 20 days old,

or 3442 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24097 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1959?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 24, 1959.

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