Historical Events
Sports History
"Roy Campanella Night" Largest baseball crowd at 93,103 at the LA Coliseum see Yankees beat Dodgers 6-2 in exhibition game
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Yung Mei-ling, Hong Kong actress, born in Hong Kong (d. 1985)
- Michael E. Knight, America actor (All My Children), born in Princeton, New Jersey
- Tamara E. Jernigan, American astronaut (STS 40, 52, 67, 80), born in Chattanooga, Tennessee
1959 Highlights
About May 7, 1959
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 4 months and 25 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
