What Happened on May 9, 1959

Historical Events

Rigney Family Resign

Dorothy Rigney, husband John, and Hank Greenberg resign from White Sox

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrew Jones, New Zealand cricket batsman (39 Tests @ 44.27, 87 ODIs), born in Wellington, New Zealand
  • Asantha De Mel, cricketer (pioneering Sri Lankan Test opening bowler)

About May 9, 1959

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Happy Organ - Dave "Baby" Cortez
  • UK #1 Song: A Fool Such As I/I Need Your Love Tonight - Elvis Presley