Famous Birthdays
- Brian Phelps, American disk jockey and actor (Mark & Brian), born in Cambridge, Illinois
- Ian McCulloch, English rock vocalist (Echo & Bunnymen - "Heaven Up Here"), born in Liverpool
- Steve Stevens [Schneider], American rock guitarist and songwriter (Billy Idol - "Rebel Yell"; Bozzio Levin Stevens), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
Carlos Saavedra Lamas (1878-1959)
Argentine politician (Nobel Peace Prize 1936), dies at 80
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About May 5, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 11 months and 22 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
