Historical Events
- 100th anniversary of 1st college baseball game, between Amherst & Williams Teams reenact the original contest
- 12th Cannes Film Festival: "Black Orpheus" directed by Marcel Camus wins the Palme d'Or
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Eldritch, British rock singer-songwriter (Sisters of Mercy - Walk Away; Black Planet), born in Ely, England
- Kaokor Galaxy, Thai boxer
About May 15, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison
#1 Song: A Fool Such As I/I Need Your Love Tonight - Elvis Presley
