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May 25, 1959 was the 145th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 25, 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 25, 1959, who was born and died on May 25, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 25, 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. For Love Or Money) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 25th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 25, 1959?
- May 25, 1959: What happened on that day?
- May 25, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 25, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 25, 1959?
- May 25, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 25, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- May 25, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 25, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- May 25, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 25, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 25, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 25, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on May 25, 1959?
What day of the week was May 25, 1959?
May 25, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 25, 1959:
- Khrushchev visits angola
- Us supreme court rules that louisiana prohibiting black-white boxing is unconstitutional.
May 25, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 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 25th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 25, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 25, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 10:32 pm and setting at 09:53 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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Who was born on May 25, 1959?
Famous people born on May 25, 1959:
![Cathryn Harrison]()
Cathryn HarrisonLondon, england -- actress (old woman in black moon).
- Julian Clary
British comedian, actor in film and tv host.
- Rick Wamsley
Canadian ice hockey coach and player.
- Manolis Kefalogiannis
Greek politician.
- Barry O'Farrell
Politician.
- Randy Brown
American minor actor.
- Innocenzo Leontini
- Greet Hellemans
- Tomislav Karamarko
- Emeka Nwajiobi
- Vladimír Franz
- Pedro DeBrito
- Manuela Blanchard
- Gianni Ansaldi
- Nando Pagnoncelli
- Daniel Francisco Cabeza de Vaca
Whose famous birthday is on May 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 25th:
![Cillian Murphy]()
Cillian MurphyCillian Murphy is an Irish actor known for his roles in films such as 28 Days Later, Inception, and the Peaky Blinders TV series.
![Mike Myers]()
Mike MyersMike myers is a canadian comedian and actor best known for his roles in the 'austin powers' film series and as a cast member on 'saturday...
![Ian McKellen]()
Ian McKellenBritish actor, nominated for an oscar in 1999 for his performance in "gods and monsters".
![Anne Heche]()
Anne HecheAmerican actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
![Dave Lee Travis]()
Dave Lee TravisDave lee travis is a british dj known for his work on bbc radio 1 and as a presenter on top of the pops.
![Barbara Schulz]()
Barbara SchulzShe was a french film and stage actress, and is nominated for the cesar for best promising actress.
![Connie Sellecca]()
Connie SelleccaAmerican model actress and producer.
![Beverly Sills]()
Beverly SillsAmerican singer.
![Dixie Carter]()
Dixie CarterAmerican actress who was primarily a tv star.
![Octavia Spencer]()
Octavia SpencerAcademy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Help.
May 25, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 11 months old,
or 779 months and 2 days old,
or 3387 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23714 days old,
if you were born on May 25, 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 25, 1959?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 25, 1959.
May 25, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 25, 1959:
- Andrew Loomis
Renowned illustrator known for his instructional art books.
- Belle Daube
- Philip Kassel
What famous deaths happened on May 25th?
Famous deaths on May 25th:
![Dany Robin]()
Dany RobinFrench actress, whose international work includes alfred hitchcock’s "topaz" 1969.
![Nicholas Clay]()
Nicholas ClayBritish actor (born 1946).
![Vic Tayback]()
Vic TaybackBrooklyn, new york -- actor.
![Roy Brown]()
Roy BrownAmerican tv personality, puppeteer and clown, best known for his role as cooky the clown (also cooky the clown) on chicago's "bozo's circus"...
![Charles Nelson Reilly]()
Charles Nelson ReillyAmerican actor and tv host (born in 1931).
- Armarion Smith
Award-winning actor known for his versatile roles.
- Yasna Petrova
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Sundiata
Founder of the Mali Empire and known as the Lion King.
- Beatryce Beebe
Renowned astronomer known for her work on planetary motion.
- Gid Tanner
Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.
May 25, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 25, 1959:
- Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
- Ancient Latvia - Urbanas Diena observed
- Virginia - Confederate Memorial Day (1868)
- Argentina - Day of May Revolution/National Day (1810)
- Towel Day, in memory of Douglas Adams, is observed in ?
- The Ascension, one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar
- The former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Day of Youth
- Chad, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - African Liberation Day
- Officially declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma for her winning American Idol
- Jordan - National Day/Arab Renaissance Day (1946)
Observances on May 25, 1959:
- Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, 25-31 May
Saints celebrated on May 25, 1959:
- Saint Reinolf
- Saint Marie-Madeleine-Sofie Barat (died 1865)
- Saint Bede the Venerable (died 735)
- Saint Frederic
- Saint Augustine of Canterbury
- Saint Bruno of Wnrzburg
- Saint Hildebert
- Saint Pope Gregory VII (died 1085)
May 25, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 25, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 25th and May 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 25, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 25, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 25, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
- Edward Byrnes - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)
May 25, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 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.
May 25, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 25, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. 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 25, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 25, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 25, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
- Brook Benton - Endlessly
- The Fiestas - So Fine
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
May 25, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 25, 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 25, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 25, 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:
For Love or Money
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mark Murphy
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
May 25, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 25, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Dear And Glorious Physician
By: Taylor Caldwell
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
Front cover, The Devil in Bucks County Simon and Schuster New York, 1959
Lady Chatterly'S Lover
By: D.H. Lawrence
Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.
Elizabeth The Great
By: Elizabeth Jenkins
This is a fascinating study of the Queen's and her court, their daily lives, concerns, topics for conversation, meals, living conditions, travels and successes, that places them in the historical context of 16th century.
Who was the US President on May 25, 1959?
On May 25, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1959?
On May 25, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 25, 1959?
On May 25, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 25th?
May 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:
- 2019 - Saudi arabia-united states relations. iran-saudi arabia relations. iran-saudi arabia proxy conflict: u.s. president donald trump bypasses congress and approves the sale of billions worth of weapons to saudi arabia. he cited iranian threats against the latter.
- 2018 - Noblesville west middle school shootings: two people were injured in a shooting at noblesville west middle school, noblesville, indiana. one suspect is currently in police custody.
- 2017 - A booby-trapped package that was intended to be a gift for the former prime minister of greece, lucas papademos, explodes in his car in athens. his injuries are not considered life-threatening according to authorities.
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.
