Historical Events
- "The 400 Blows", French film directed by François Truffaut, starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, is released
Grammy Awards
First Grammy Awards: Perry Como & Ella Fitzgerald win
Event of Interest
Pulitzer Prize awarded to Archibald MacLeish (J.B.)
1959 History
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Tway, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1986), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Randy Travis (63 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 NFL punter (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Scott Armstrong, American professional wrestling referee, born in Marietta, Georgia
About May 4, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 10 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
