What happened on Sunday May 31, 1959?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1959:

• Record-Breaking Memorial Day Weekend Fatalities The 1959 Memorial Day Weekend tragically set a new record for accidental deaths, with 460 fatalities reported nationwide. This alarming statistic highlighted growing concerns about public safety during holiday periods, particularly related to traffic accidents, recreational mishaps, and other unintentional fatal incidents.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Cavalier Golf Open Professional golfer Mickey Wright secured victory at the LPGA Cavalier Golf Open, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era. Wright was known for her exceptional swing technique and dominated women's professional golf during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Events in 1959

May 31, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 31, 1959

Newspapers from May. 31, 1959

May 31, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 151st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1959 can also be written as 5/31/1959 in the US and as 31/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1959 in May 1959 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1959:

• Andrea de Cesaris

  Prominent Italian Formula One racing driver known for his speed and numerous crashes, competing for multiple teams during the 1980s and...

• Pascal Houzelot

  French media entrepreneur who founded Pink TV, a pioneering gay-oriented satellite television channel in France.

• Pat Porter

  Notable American track and field athlete who excelled in cross-country running and competed in the 1984 Olympic trials for the 10,000-meter...

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1959:

• Aldo Molinari
• Enrico Malerba

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on May 31st

May 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
5. Edward Byrnes - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)

May 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1959 was A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

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 31, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
3. Brook Benton - Endlessly
4. The Fiestas - So Fine
5. Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:21 am and setting at 03:56 pm.

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 31, 1959

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Someone born on May 31, 1959 is:

65 years 11 months old,

or 791 months and 14 days old,

or 3441 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24090 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1959?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 31, 1959.

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