Thursday May 01, 1952: on this day

May 01, 1952 was the 122nd day of the year 1952, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 01, 1952 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, 1952, who was born and died on May 01, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1952, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss Of Fire by Tony Martin), movies (e.g. Paula, directed by Rudolph Maté), TV series (e.g. Back To Methuselah) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1952?


May 01, 1952 was a Thursday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1952 can also be written as 5/1/1952 in the US and as 1/5/1952 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1952: What happened on that day?


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May 01, 1952: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 01, 1952: 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, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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May 01, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1952 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1952 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, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:35 am and setting at 02:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1952 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1952.

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Who was born on May 01, 1952?


Famous people born on May 01, 1952:

  • Richard Baquié

    French sculptor.

  • Kim Lewison

    English judge and lawyer.

  • Peter Smith

    Malaysian-born english judge and academic.

  • Richard Blundell

    English academic and economist.

  • Loredana Zugna
  • Andrej Šifrer
  • Paolo Paoletti
  • Tommaso Barbato
  • Iosif Dorfman
  • Juan Carlos Heredia Anaya

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...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

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

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

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

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 10 months old,

or 862 months and 18 days old,

or 3750 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26255 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1952.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1952?

There are 43 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, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 01, 1952.

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May 01, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1952:

  • William Fox [Fried]

    American film pioneer nickelodeon dies at the age of 73.

  • Alfred Nichols

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • 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.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

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May 01, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1952:

  • 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, 1952:

  • 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, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1952 was Kiss Of Fire by Tony Martin, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss Of Fire
  2. - Half as Much
  3. - I'm Yours

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May 01, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Paula

Paula

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Rudolph Maté

Starring: Loretta Young, Kent Smith, Alexander Knox, Tommy Rettig

Kangaroo

Kangaroo

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Peter Lawford, Finlay Currie, Richard Boone

Red Planet Mars

Red Planet Mars

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Harry Horner

Starring: Peter Graves, Andrea King, Herbert Berghof, Walter Sande

Forbidden Games

Forbidden Games

Release year: 1952

Directed by: René Clément

Starring: Georges Poujouly, Brigitte Fossey, Amédée, Laurence Badie

Country: United States of America

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

Release year: 1952

Directed by: George Sidney

Starring: Stewart Granger, Janet Leigh, Eleanor Parker, Mel Ferrer

Country: United States of America

May 01, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 1952 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Back to Methuselah

Back to Methuselah

Release year: 1952

The Sand Castle

The Sand Castle

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Co Hoedeman

Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Bernard Miles

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Owen Smith

On Guard

On Guard

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Philippe de Broca

May 01, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson

The Sea Around Us

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The Sea Around Us was published in 1951 and is one of the most successful books ever about the natural world. Rachel Carson's unique ability to combine scientific insight and moving, poetic prose saw her book rise to the top …

Show Biz by Abel Green and Joe Laurie Jr

Show Biz

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Hardback compendium/chronology, detailed history of popular theatre, radio, film and television, 1905-1950. It is written in a clear and easy-to-read style. Good sourcebook. Exhaustive index.

The Greatest Book Ever Written by Fulton Oursler

The Greatest Book Ever Written

By:

Bible, Catholicism and Biblical Studies

The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat

The Cruel Sea

By:

This is a powerful novel about the North Atlantic in World Wat II. It tells the story of the British ships Compass Rose, Saltash, and their desperate cat-and mouse game with Nazi Uboats.

Gods, Graves And Scholars by C.W. Ceram

Gods, Graves And Scholars

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The author stated that "my book was not written with scholarly pretensions." My goal was to show the human side of archeology and its dramatic qualities.

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Who was the US President on May 01, 1952?

On May 01, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1952?

On May 01, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1952?

On May 01, 1952 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.

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What happened in 1952?

1952 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Mr Potato Head, introduced
  • 1st black executive of a major TV station
  • Gerald D Lascelles (under English Princess Mary) weds Angela Dowding

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What was the calendar for May 1952?

May 1952 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 1952 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 1, 1952