Sunday May 31, 1959: on this day

May 31, 1959 was the 151st day of the year 1959, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 31, 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 31, 1959, who was born and died on May 31, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 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 31st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was 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.

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May 31, 1959: What happened on that day?


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May 31, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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May 31, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on May 31, 1959?


Famous people born on May 31, 1959:

  • Andrea de Cesaris

    Italian racing driver.

  • Pascal Houzelot

    French film producer and president, pink tv, france's gay satellite tv channel.

  • Vera Schefthaller

    German-qualified bank clerk, professional researcher astrologer and data collector.

  • Pat Porter

    American track and field champion athlete.

  • Phil Wilson

    English politician.

Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell

    He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.

  • Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

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May 31, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 19 days old,

or 3381 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23669 days old,

if you were born on May 31, 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 31, 1959?

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.

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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May 31, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 1959:

  • Ede Zathureczky
  • Aldo Molinari
  • Enrico Malerba

What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Austrian composer who was instrumental in the development of the classical symphony.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

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May 31, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 1959:

  • World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
  • Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
  • the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • The Godiva procession.
  • IT Day.

Saints celebrated on May 31, 1959:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.
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May 31, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 31, 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 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.

May 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 31, 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:

  1. - Kansas City
  2. - The Battle Of New Orleans
  3. - Dream Lover
  4. - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
  5. - 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.

May 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 31, 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:

  1. - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
  2. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  3. - Side Saddle
  4. - Donna
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

May 31, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 31, 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:

  1. - Kansas City
  2. - Personality
  3. - Endlessly
  4. - So Fine
  5. - That's Why (I Love You So)

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May 31, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 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

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

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

Look Back in Anger

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tony Richardson

Starring: Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Mary Ure, Edith Evans

It Happened to Jane

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

The Wild and the Innocent

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Jack Sher

Starring: Audie Murphy, Joanne Dru, Gilbert Roland, Jim Backus

May 31, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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

For Love or Money

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mark Murphy

Brenner

Brenner

Release year: 1959

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Focus

Focus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

May 31, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 31, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

From The Terrace by John O'Hara

From The Terrace

By:

This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

By:

This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas

My Brother Was An Only Child

By:

Douglas, Jack

Lady Chatterly'S Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterly'S Lover

By:

Lady Chatterly's lover by D.H.Lawrence Easton Press 1975 This book is in mint condition and has never been read.

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

By:

Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

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Who was the US President on May 31, 1959?

On May 31, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1959?

On May 31, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 1959?

On May 31, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 31st?

May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian

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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.

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Sunday May 31, 1959