What Happened on May 10, 1959

Historical Events

  • Giants Jim Hearn allows 2 runs against Pirates, game is suspended, Hearn is released & charged with loss 2 months after his retirement
  • Soviet forces arrive in Afghanistan

Famous Birthdays

  • Cindy Hyde-Smith, American politician (Senator-R-Mississippi 2018-), born in Brookhaven, Mississippi
  • Dan Schayes, NBA center/forward (Miami Heat, Orlando Magic)
Born in 1959

Famous Weddings

Julie Andrews

British stage actress and singer Julie Andrews (23) weds British theatrical set designer Tony Walton (24) in Weybridge, Surrey, England; divorce in 1968

1959 Highlights

About May 10, 1959

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison
  • UK #1 Song: A Fool Such As I/I Need Your Love Tonight - Elvis Presley