Sunday May 01, 1955: on this day

May 01, 1955 was the 121st day of the year 1955, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 01, 1955 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, 1955, who was born and died on May 01, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes), movies (e.g. Daddy Long Legs, directed by Jean Negulesco), TV series (e.g. Science Fiction Theatre) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1955?


May 01, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 121st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1955 can also be written as 5/1/1955 in the US and as 1/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1955:

  • Babe didrikson-zaharias wins lpga peach blossom golf tournament.
  • Warsaw treaty on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance signed (warsaw treaty organization) (effective june 6).

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May 01, 1955: 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, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1955 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, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 02:59 pm and setting at 03:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.

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Who was born on May 01, 1955?


Famous people born on May 01, 1955:

  • Tiron Ramirez

    Tiron Ramirez was a renowned Mexican chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Morissa Abrams

    Morissa Abrams is a respected biographer who has written acclaimed works on influential historical figures.

  • Yvaine Mercier

    Canadian sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations.

  • Charae Simmons

    Charae Simmons is a respected American biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works.

  • Caty Fitzgerald

    Caty Fitzgerald was an Irish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works exploring themes of nature and spirituality.

  • Sandra Lerner

    Co-founded Cisco Systems and played a key role in its early success.

  • Martin O'Donnell

    American composer.

  • Alex Cunningham

    Scottish politician.

  • Ray Searage

    American baseball player and coach.

  • Roger Hequet

    French pro-astrologer and author of "le temps sida (c)ral va (c)cu.

  • Riccardo Tognazzi

    Italian actor, well-known family, and son of actor ugotognazzi.

  • Nick Feldman

    English musician.

  • Bob Lenarduzzi
  • Rodoljub Roki Vulović
  • Julie Pietri
  • Donna Hartley
  • Sidney Powell
  • Uwe Potteck
  • José Rafael Quirós Quirós
  • Eric Goldberg

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, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 11 months old,

or 827 months and 18 days old,

or 3598 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25191 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1955.

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, 1955?

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, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 01, 1955.

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May 01, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1955:

  • Mike Nazaruk
  • Luigi Sbano
  • Kázmér Zichy

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, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1955:

  • 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, 1955:

  • 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, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1955 was The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  2. - Unchained Melody
  3. - Ballad Of Davy Crockett

May 01, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stranger In Paradise
  2. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  3. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  4. - Give Me Your Word
  5. - Unchained Melody

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May 01, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Fred Astaire, Leslie Caron, Terry Moore, Thelma Ritter

Country: United States of America

La vida no vale nada

La vida no vale nada

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Rogelio A. González

Starring: Pedro Infante, Rosario Granados, Domingo Soler, Magda Guzmán

A Kid for Two Farthings

A Kid for Two Farthings

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Celia Johnson, Diana Dors, David Kossoff, Joe Robinson

Maternidad imposible

Maternidad imposible

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Emilio Gómez Muriel

Starring: María Elena Marqués, Emilia Guiú, Armando Calvo, Ernesto Alonso

Shotgun

Shotgun

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Sterling Hayden, Yvonne De Carlo, Zachary Scott, Guy Prescott

May 01, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 1955 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Science Fiction Theatre

Science Fiction Theatre

Release year: 1955

Directed by: n/a

Starring: Truman Bradley

Country: United States of America

Engenho das Almas

Engenho das Almas

Release year: 1955

Have a Heart

Have a Heart

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Not specifed

May 01, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A. by Richard Stoddard Aldrich

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A.

By:

Gertrude Lawrence as Mrs. Q by Richard Stoddard Aldrich Greystone 1954, LCCC# 54-119770. 414 pages. NF/VG.

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

By:

This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

My Several Worlds by Pearl S. Buck

My Several Worlds

By:

This is Pearl S. Buck's extraordinary, eventful and personal story. She was the first American woman to win Nobel Prize for Literature.

Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone

Love Is Eternal

By:

A young, politically-minded woman and an awkward lawyer married and became President and First Lady.

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Who was the US President on May 01, 1955?

On May 01, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1955?

On May 01, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1955?

On May 01, 1955 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 1955?

1955 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WBBJ TV channel 7 in Jackson, TN (ABC) begins broadcasting
  • Catch a Star opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 23 performances
  • J van Tilburg appointed Governor of Suriname

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What was the calendar for May 1955?

May 1955 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 1955 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 1, 1955