Saturday May 14, 1955: on this day

May 14, 1955 was the 134th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 14, 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 14, 1955, who was born and died on May 14, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 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 14th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 14, 1955?


May 14, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 134th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1955 can also be written as 5/14/1955 in the US and as 14/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

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May 14, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 14, 1955:

  • Us performs nuclear test in pacific ocean.
  • Cold war: eight communist bloc countries, including the soviet union, sign a mutual defense treaty called the warsaw pact.

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May 14, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th 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 14, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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May 14, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 14, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 01:15 am and setting at 01:10 pm.

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 14, 1955?


Famous people born on May 14, 1955:

  • Alasdair Fraser

    Scottish fiddler (skyedance).

  • Big Van Vader

    American wrestler and football player (d. 2018).

  • Dennis Martínez

    Nicaraguan baseball coach and player.

  • Jens Sparschuh

    German playwright and author.

  • Marie Chouinard

    Canadian choreographer and dancer.

  • Peter Kirsten

    South african cricketer and rugby player.

  • [Jose] Dennis Martinez in Nicaragua pitcher (Baltimore Orioles

    Montreal expos, cleveland indians.

  • Jean-Marie Leborgne

    French homicide.

  • Dan Post

    American actor, masculine image in advertising for nordic track.

  • Wilhelm Molterer

    Austrian politician.

  • Kenth Eldebrink

    Swedish javelin thrower.

  • Dan Post (actor)
  • Arturo Aiello
  • Zofija Mazej Kukovič
  • Giampiero Artegiani
  • Marco Nereo Rotelli
  • Svend Didrichsen

Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:

  • Robert Zemeckis
    Robert Zemeckis

    Robert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.

  • Miranda Cosgrove
    Miranda Cosgrove

    Miranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.

  • Sofia Coppola
    Sofia Coppola

    Sofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.

  • Waheeda Rehman
    Waheeda Rehman

    Waheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett

    Actress from australia.

  • Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel

    Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).

  • George Lucas
    George Lucas

    American filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.

  • Tim Roth
    Tim Roth

    British actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).

  • Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn

    American actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

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May 14, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 11 months old,

or 827 months and 12 days old,

or 3597 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25185 days old,

if you were born on May 14, 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 14, 1955?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 14, 1955.

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May 14, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 14, 1955:

  • Betty Ann Davies

    Dies at 44.

What famous deaths happened on May 14th?

Famous deaths on May 14th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe

    American actor (b. 1948).

  • Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont

    American actor and director (d. 1982).

  • Enid Bennett
    Enid Bennett

    Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.

  • Billie Burke
    Billie Burke

    American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

  • Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado

    Nfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.

  • Doyle Brunson

    American poker player who has been playing professionally for more than 50 years.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 14th

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May 14, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 14, 1955:

  • St. Victor and Corona
  • St. Carthach the Younger
  • DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
  • Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Paraguay - Flag Day.
  • St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
  • St. Just
  • St. Engelmer
  • St. Vincent of Lerins

Observances on May 14, 1955:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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May 14, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 14, 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 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 14, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 14, 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 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 14, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 14, 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 14, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 14, 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 14, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 14, 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 14, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 14, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Flamingo Feather by Laurens Van Der Post

Flamingo Feather

By:

Laurens van den Post's Flamingo Feather is a story about adventure, a story that unfolds in the great tradition story-telling.

The Day Lincoln Was Shot by Jim Bishop

The Day Lincoln Was Shot

By:

It is an in-depth, minute-by-minute account on April 14, 1865. This was the tragic day that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.

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.

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.

Run Silent, Run Deep by Edward L. Beach

Run Silent, Run Deep

By:

This is the story of the silent serviceaEUR", the submarine crews that destroyed the Japanese merchant ship. It is a narrative tale with drama and intimacy, telling the story of two strong-headed men. Their loves, their jealousies and their fates …

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Who was the US President on May 14, 1955?

On May 14, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1955?

On May 14, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 14, 1955?

On May 14, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 14th?

May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
  • 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.

Find out more about May 14th

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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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