Historical Events
- "The 400 Blows", French film directed by François Truffaut, starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, is released
First Grammy Awards:
First Grammy Awards: Perry Como & Ella Fitzgerald win
Pulitzer Prize to Macleish
Pulitzer Prize for Drama awarded to Archibald Macleish for his play "J.B."
1959 History
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Tway, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1986; US Open 1998 3rd; PGA Player of the Year 1986), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Randy Travis (64 years old)
American country and gospel music singer ("Diggin' Up Bones"; "Forever and Ever, Amen"), and actor, born in Marshville, North Carolina
- Rohn Stark, American football punter (First-team All-Pro 1983; 4 × Pro Bowl; Indianapolis Colts; NFL record: highest net average punting yards in a game 59.50 1992), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Scott Armstrong, American professional wrestling referee, born in Marietta, Georgia
1959 Highlights
About May 4, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Happy Organ - Dave "Baby" Cortez
#1 Song: It Doesn't Matter Anymore - Buddy Holly
