Tuesday May 01, 1951: on this day

May 01, 1951 was the 121st day of the year 1951, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 01, 1951 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 01, 1951, who was born and died on May 01, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jezebel by Frankie Laine), movies (e.g. The Great Caruso, directed by Richard Thorpe), TV series (e.g. Open Door) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1951?


May 01, 1951 was a Tuesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1951 can also be written as 5/1/1951 in the US and as 1/5/1951 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1951:

  • Dutch reformed church introduces new church choir
  • Minnie minoso becomes the 1st black to play for the white sox
  • 600,000 march for peace and freedom in germany.
  • The opera house of geneva, switzerland is almost destroyed in a fire.
  • King george vi opens london's royal festival hall as a patron.
  • The festival of britain opens.
  • The u.s. senate committee on armed services and u.s. senate committee on foreign relations begins its closed door hearings into the dismissal of general douglas macarthur by u.s. president harry s truman.

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May 01, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1951 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1951 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 01, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:49 am and setting at 04:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1951 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1951.

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Who was born on May 01, 1951?


Famous people born on May 01, 1951:

  • Antony Worrall Thompson

    English celebrity chef.

  • Mikko Alatalo

    Finnish pop singer.

  • Sally Mann

    American photographer and author known for her intimate portraits and landscapes.

  • Geoff Lees

    English race car driver.

  • Gordon Greenidge

    Barbadian cricketer and coach.

  • Erik Van Neygen

    Belgian (flemish), singer and partner of sanne.

  • Angelo Spinillo
  • José María Suárez
  • Curro Vázquez

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 11 months old,

or 875 months and 18 days old,

or 3807 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26652 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1951.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1951?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 01, 1951.

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May 01, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1951:

  • Takashi Paolo Nagai
  • Eugenio Giovannetti
  • Clemente Šeptyc'kyj

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Daved Goldberg

    Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

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May 01, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1951:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1951:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1951 was Jezebel by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 01, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jezebel

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May 01, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Great Caruso

The Great Caruso

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Mario Lanza, Ann Blyth, Dorothy Kirsten, Jarmila Novotna

Bright Victory

Bright Victory

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: Arthur Kennedy, Peggy Dow, Julie Adams, James Edwards

Go for Broke!

Go for Broke!

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Robert Pirosh

Starring: Van Johnson, Lane Nakano, George Miki, Akira Fukunaga

Francis Goes to the Races

Francis Goes to the Races

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Donald O'Connor, Piper Laurie, Cecil Kellaway, Jesse White

Apache Drums

Apache Drums

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Hugo Fregonese

Starring: Stephen McNally, Coleen Gray, Willard Parker, Arthur Shields

May 01, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 1951 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Open Door

Open Door

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Florenc Papas

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Yevgeni Fridman

Not for Publication

Not for Publication

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Paul Bartel

Once Upon a Tune

Once Upon a Tune

Release year: 1951

Circuit Rider

Circuit Rider

Release year: 1951

May 01, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

War In Korea by Marguerite Higgins

War In Korea

By:

The report of a female combat correspondent on war in Korea. Extremely worn dust jacket Box 118

From Here To Eternity by James Jones

From Here To Eternity

By:

1941, Diamond Head, Hawaii Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, a champion welterweight boxer and a great bugler. He refuses to be part of the company's boxing squad, and he is given "the treatment".

Return To Paradise by James A. Michener

Return To Paradise

By:

James A. Michener is a master of historical fiction and he revisits the scenes of Tales of the South Pacific. This Pulitzer Prize winner brought him international fame.

New York 22 by Ilka Chase

New York 22

By:

A novel about a woman and her lover, her Vassar College-daughter, and her publisher husband.

The Riddle Of Macarthur by John Gunther

The Riddle Of Macarthur

By:

The Riddle of MacArthur

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1951?

On May 01, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1951?

On May 01, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1951?

On May 01, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

Find out more about May 1st

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What happened in 1951?

1951 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 9 Jewish Kremlin physicians exposed as British / US agents
  • Pardon Our French closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 100 performances
  • Life After Tomorrow, 1st film to receive an X rating, premieres

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What was the calendar for May 1951?

May 1951 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1951 calendar looked like.

Tuesday May 1, 1951