Sunday May 05, 1957: on this day

May 05, 1957 was the 125th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 05, 1957 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 05, 1957, who was born and died on May 05, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. All Shook Up by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. Desk Set, directed by Walter Lang), TV series (e.g. Sara Crewe) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 05, 1957?


May 05, 1957 was a Sunday and it was the 125th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1957 can also be written as 5/5/1957 in the US and as 5/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

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May 05, 1957: What happened on that day?


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May 05, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 05, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th 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 05, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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May 05, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 1957 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 1957 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 05, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 01:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1957.

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Who was born on May 05, 1957?


Famous people born on May 05, 1957:

  • Lisa Eilbacher
    Lisa Eilbacher

    Dharan, saudi arabia -- actress.

  • Richard E Grant

    British actor.

  • Peter Howitt

    English screenwriter and actor.

  • Marc Raibert

    Founder of Boston Dynamics, known for creating advanced robots like Spot and Atlas.

  • Hervé Valverde

    French sommelier who founded the 'bistro du sommelier’ restaurant in bordeaux, in 1986.

  • Aad van Mil

    Dutch water polo player.

  • Mike Mastrullo
  • Lowes Moore
  • Michele Pelillo
  • Erik Puchaev
  • Domenico Marocchino
  • Sergio Romanò
  • Marc Dugain
  • Buddy Giovinazzo
  • Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Michael Palin
    Michael Palin

    British actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill

    British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

  • Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira

    Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

  • Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation.

  • Danielle Fishel
    Danielle Fishel

    Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

  • Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen

    Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

  • Craig David
    Craig David

    Craig david is a british pop singer known for hits like '7 days' and 'fill me in'.

  • Will Arnett
    Will Arnett

    Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

  • John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies

    John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

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May 05, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 10 months old,

or 802 months and 14 days old,

or 3489 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24425 days old,

if you were born on May 05, 1957.

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 05, 1957?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 05, 1957.

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May 05, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1957:

  • Leopold Löwenheim

    German mathematician and logician (b. 1878).

  • Mikhail Fabianovich Gnesin

    Composer dies at 74.

  • Georges Lorgeou
  • Ugo Gallo

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter

    Actress german-english (d. 2011).

  • Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser

    American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

  • Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker

    Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

  • Rudolf Schön

    Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

  • Chanceler

    Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

  • Marri Shaw

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Evoleht Garcia

    Famous painter known for unique style.

  • Joshiah Henson

    Key figure in the Underground Railroad movement.

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May 05, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 05, 1957:

  • Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
  • Euthymios the Wonderworker
  • Barlaam of Serpukhov
  • Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
  • Eulogios the Confessor
  • New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
  • Albania: Martyrs' Day.
  • Great Martyr Irene
  • Roly Poly of Georgia.
  • Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 1957:

  • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
  • World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 1957:

  • Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
  • Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
  • Saint Britto
  • Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
  • Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
  • Saint Nicetius
  • Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
  • Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
  • Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
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May 05, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 05, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 05, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Little Darlin'
  3. - Round And Round
  4. - Party Doll
  5. - Gone

May 05, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1957 was Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 05, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 05, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cumberland Gap
  2. - Young Love
  3. - The Banana Boat Song
  4. - Don't Forbid Me
  5. - Long Tall Sally

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May 05, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Desk Set

Desk Set

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young, Joan Blondell

Country: United States of America

This Could Be the Night

This Could Be the Night

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Jean Simmons, Paul Douglas, Anthony Franciosa, Julie Wilson

Designing Woman

Designing Woman

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Gregory Peck, Lauren Bacall, Dolores Gray, Sam Levene

Monster from Green Hell

Monster from Green Hell

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Kenneth G. Crane

Starring: Jim Davis, Robert Griffin, Joel Fluellen, Barbara Turner

Something of Value

Something of Value

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, Wendy Hiller, Juano Hernandez

May 05, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 05, 1957 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Sara Crewe

Sara Crewe

Release year: 1957

Leave It to Beaver

Leave It to Beaver

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Andy Cadiff

Living It Up

Living It Up

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Antonio Cuadri

Let's Dance

Let's Dance

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

Tales of Wells Fargo

Tales of Wells Fargo

Release year: 1957

May 05, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 05, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Short Reign Of Pippin Iv by John Steinbeck

The Short Reign Of Pippin Iv

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John Steinbeck's only political satire, The Short Reign of Pippin IV turns the French Revolution upside-down as Pippin Heristal, an amateur astronomer, is drafted to lead the country.

Stay Alive All Your Life by Norman Vincent Peale

Stay Alive All Your Life

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"Those who have received assistance from The Power of Positive Thinking can find further guidance in these pages to help them live a more creative and dynamic life."

This Hallowed Ground by Bruce Catton

This Hallowed Ground

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Bruce Catton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, first published the classic Civil War account in 1955. It captures both the dramatic scope of the epic struggle and intimate experience of that epic struggle all in one volume.

The Bible As History by Werner Keller

The Bible As History

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This groundbreaking book, which sheds light on historical foundations of the best-selling book ever written--the Bible -- is now available in print.

The Towers Of Trebizond by Rose Macaulay

The Towers Of Trebizond

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The New York Times hailed it as "an absolute delight, the most brilliantly witty and charming novel I have ever read since I don't recall when."

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Who was the US President on May 05, 1957?

On May 05, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1957?

On May 05, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 05, 1957?

On May 05, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 5th?

May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
  • 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
  • 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.

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What happened in 1957?

1957 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Blondie situation comedy premieres on NBC TV
  • Elvis Presley makes his 7th and final appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
  • Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper Truth

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What was the calendar for May 1957?

May 1957 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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Sunday May 5, 1957