Friday May 01, 1953: on this day

May 01, 1953 was the 121st day of the year 1953, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 01, 1953 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, 1953, who was born and died on May 01, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Ho Ho Song by Red Buttons), movies (e.g. The 49th Man, directed by Fred F. Sears), TV series (e.g. After Hours) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1953?


May 01, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 121st day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1953 can also be written as 5/1/1953 in the US and as 1/5/1953 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1953: 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, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1953 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, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1953.

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Who was born on May 01, 1953?


Famous people born on May 01, 1953:

  • Françoise Laborde

    French journalist and television host on france 2 national channel.

  • Sonny Ramaswamy

    Renowned for his research on insect biology and sustainable agriculture.

  • Alastair Macaulay

    Former chief dance critic of The New York Times.

  • Glen Ballard

    American record producer and songwriter.

  • Mindy Moore

    Lpga golfer.

  • Felix Hanemann

    Rocker (zebra).

  • Naoya Uchida

    Japanese actor and singer of voice.

  • Brigitte Barèges
  • James Newton
  • Carlo Lucherini
  • Mayumi Aoki
  • Pierre Franckh
  • Ed Perlmutter
  • Tamás Szombathelyi
  • Radhey Shyam

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, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 10 months old,

or 850 months and 18 days old,

or 3698 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25890 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1953.

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, 1953?

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, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 01, 1953.

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May 01, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1953:

  • Everett Shinn

    American realist painter and member of the Ashcan School.

  • Fu Zhensong
  • Clemente Ravetto

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, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1953:

  • 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, 1953:

  • 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, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1953 was The Ho Ho Song by Red Buttons, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 01, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Ho Ho Song
  2. - Almost Always

May 01, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 01, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - She Wears Red Feathers
  2. - (How Much Is That) Doggie In The Window?
  3. - I Believe
  4. - Broken Wings
  5. - Oh Happy Day

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May 01, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The 49th Man

The 49th Man

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Fred F. Sears

Starring: John Ireland, Richard Denning, Suzanne Dalbert, Robert Foulk

Law and Order

Law and Order

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Ronald Reagan, Dorothy Malone, Preston Foster, Alex Nicol

Phantom from Space

Phantom from Space

Release year: 1953

Directed by: W. Lee Wilder

Starring: Ted Cooper, Tom Daly, Steve Acton, Burt Wenland

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Starring: Louis Calhern, Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud

Country: United States of America

The Desert Rats

The Desert Rats

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Robert Douglas

Country: United States of America

May 01, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 1953 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

After Hours

After Hours

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Thomas Lavoie

Strictly Personal

Strictly Personal

Release year: 1953

Both Sides

Both Sides

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Danielle Williamson

Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe

Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Fred C. Brannon

Adventure

Adventure

Release year: 1953

May 01, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The World And The West by Arnold Toynbee

The World And The West

By:

The West and the world

This I Believe by Edward R. Murrow

This I Believe

By:

Second series of 80 pieces, 20 of which are immortal, "This I Believe" Edward R. Murrow pieces.

Prince Bart by Jay Richard Kennedy

Prince Bart

By:

Bart Blaine, a 39-year-old actor, suffers a heart attack. He attempts to regain his professional success.

The Silent World by Jacques Yves Cousteau and Frederic Dumas

The Silent World

By:

Jacque Cousteau's underwater adventures and photographs

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

East of Eden

By:

It is a masterpiece of Biblical scope and the magnum opus of John Steinbeck, America's most enduring author. In his journal, John Steinbeck, a Nobel Prize winner, called East of Eden "the original book." Indeed, it has the primordial power …

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Who was the US President on May 01, 1953?

On May 01, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1953?

On May 01, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1953?

On May 01, 1953 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 1953?

1953 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ernest Blochs Suite Hebraique, premieres
  • WBRE TV channel 28 in Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA (NBC) 1st broadcast
  • NBA Baltimore Bullets begin a 32 game road losing streak

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What was the calendar for May 1953?

May 1953 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.

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