Thursday May 12, 1955: on this day

May 12, 1955 was the 132nd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 12, 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 12, 1955, who was born and died on May 12, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Dam Busters, directed by Michael Anderson), TV series (e.g. Off The Record) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 1955?


May 12, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1955 can also be written as 5/12/1955 in the US and as 12/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1955:

  • Chicago cub sam jones is 1st black to pitch no-hitter
  • Nineteen days after bus workers went on strike in singapore, rioting breaks out and seriously impacts singapore's bid for independence.
  • New york's third avenue elevated runs its last train between chathem square in manhattan and east 149th street in the bronx, thus ending elevated train service in manhattan.

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May 12, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 12th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 12, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:10 am and setting at 11:04 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.

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Who was born on May 12, 1955?


Famous people born on May 12, 1955:

  • Kix Brooks

    Half of the country music duo Brooks & Dunn, also involved in entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Sopheap Chea

    Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia.

  • Farooq Haider

    Former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

  • William P. Young

    William p. young is an author best known for his bestselling novel 'the shack', which has sold millions of copies worldwide.

  • Vaneta Brock

    Vaneta Brock is an American politician who has served as a member of the state legislature.

  • Delma Cowan

    Delma Cowan was a respected politician who served her community with dedication.

  • Eldred Smith

    Notable physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.

  • Bienvenida Vergara

    Noted chemist specializing in organic chemistry.

  • Delfin Tolentino

    Delfin Tolentino was a respected chemist who made significant advancements in the field of organic chemistry.

  • Dipak Ghosh

    Noted poet recognized for his contributions to contemporary poetry.

  • Kennett Neily

    Kennett Neily served as a respected politician advocating for social justice.

  • Oak Fern

    Renowned for his research on fern species.

  • Sabbath Ram

    Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Kim Anderson

    American basketball player who played for only one season, 1978-1979.

  • Kix Brooks in Shreveport

    Louisiana, usa.

  • Luigi Punziano
  • Giuseppe Momigliano
  • Colin Dowdeswell

Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

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May 12, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 11 months old,

or 827 months and 13 days old,

or 3598 weeks

or 25186 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 1955.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1955?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 12, 1955.

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May 12, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

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May 12, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 1955:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 1955:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 1955:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 9th and May 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 12, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 12, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 12, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. 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. - Earth Angel
  5. - Give Me Your Word

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May 12, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Dam Busters

The Dam Busters

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney

Country: United States of America

Kiss Me Deadly

Kiss Me Deadly

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Juano Hernandez

Country: United States of America

Bride of the Monster

Bride of the Monster

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Edward D. Wood Jr.

Starring: Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson, Tony McCoy, Loretta King

Country: United States of America

Santa Fe Passage

Santa Fe Passage

Release year: 1955

Directed by: William Witney

Starring: John Payne, Faith Domergue, Rod Cameron, Slim Pickens

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

May 12, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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:

Off the Record

Off the Record

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Alberto Triana

Science Fiction Theatre

Science Fiction Theatre

Release year: 1955

Directed by: n/a

Starring: Truman Bradley

Country: United States of America

The Ted Ray Show

The Ted Ray Show

Release year: 1955

Die flimmernde Leinwand

Die flimmernde Leinwand

Release year: 1955

May 12, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 12, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Essays In The Public Philosophy by Walter Lippmann

Essays In The Public Philosophy

By:

Politics. First edition. The blue cloth covers are rubbed at the corners and spine ends. There is a faint glass ring on one side. Pages toned, interior clean and tight.

A Train Of Powder by Rebecca West

A Train Of Powder

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A Train of Powder, like most of Rebecca West's reporting, is great literature. These accounts of four controversial trials, written between 1946 and 1954 explore the nature and consequences of crime.

To The One I Love The Best by Ludwig Bemelmans

To The One I Love The Best

By:

Best deal for condition ............ with 255 pages unused ............ Minor scratches and tears at DJ with small tape, but overall VG .......

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

By:

One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

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Who was the US President on May 12, 1955?

On May 12, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1955?

On May 12, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 1955?

On May 12, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

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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.

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Thursday May 12, 1955