Monday May 14, 1956: on this day

May 14, 1956 was the 135th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 14, 1956 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, 1956, who was born and died on May 14, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates), movies (e.g. The Searchers, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Panorama) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 14th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 14, 1956?


May 14, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 135th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1956 can also be written as 5/14/1956 in the US and as 14/5/1956 in UK and Europe.

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May 14, 1956: 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, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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May 14, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 14, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 1956 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, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:36 am and setting at 12:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.

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Who was born on May 14, 1956?


Famous people born on May 14, 1956:

  • Hazel Blears

    English lawyer and politician, secretary of state for communities and local government.

  • Steve Hogarth

    English singer-songwriter and keyboardist.

  • Gillian [Marucha] Bradshaw

    United states -- sci fi author (hawk of may).

  • Steve Hogarth in Kendal

    England; vocals (marillion, "clutching at straws").

  • Refik Memišević
  • Roberto Cosolini
  • Ivan Novelli
  • Maria Luisa Vincenzoni
  • Gillian Bradshaw

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 10 months old,

or 814 months and 15 days old,

or 3541 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24791 days old,

if you were born on May 14, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 14, 1956?

There are 46 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, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 14, 1956.

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May 14, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 14, 1956:

  • Joan Malleson

    English physician (born 1889).

  • Cesare Bonetti
  • Albert Kluyver
  • Ferdinando Maberini

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.

  • Emma Goldman

    Anarchist, feminist lecturer, and editor from lithuania.

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May 14, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 14, 1956:

  • 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, 1956:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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May 14, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 14, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 14, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 14, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

May 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 14, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 14, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Other Love
  2. - The Poor People Of Paris
  3. - A Tear Fell
  4. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  5. - Lost John / Stewball

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May 14, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 14, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Searchers

The Searchers

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond

Country: United States of America

The Killing

The Killing

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen

Country: United States of America

Great Day in the Morning

Great Day in the Morning

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Virginia Mayo, Robert Stack, Ruth Roman, Alex Nicol

Good-bye, My Lady

Good-bye, My Lady

Release year: 1956

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Walter Brennan, Phil Harris, Brandon De Wilde, Sidney Poitier

The Harder They Fall

The Harder They Fall

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane

Country: United States of America

May 14, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 14, 1956 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Panorama

Panorama

Release year: 1956

Lui e lei

Lui e lei

Release year: 1956

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

Double Cross

Double Cross

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Armand Gazarian

The Rosemary Clooney Show

The Rosemary Clooney Show

Release year: 1956

Starring: Rosemary Clooney

Country: United States of America

May 14, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 14, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Quiet American by Graham Greene

The Quiet American

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Graham Greene's classic exploration on love, innocence and morality in Vietnam. "I never knew a person who had better motives for all his trouble," Graham Greene’s narrator Fowler says.

The Abode Of Love by Aubrey Menen

The Abode Of Love

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NY 1956 1st (A Scribners). A novel is a description of the conception, financing, and daily life of an English Harem in the middle 19th century.

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

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Inspired by James M. Curley's career, O'Connor's 1956 account on big-city politics portrays O'Connor's Irish-American political boss, a demagogue, and rogue, but he deeply understands his constituents.

Imperial Woman by Pearl S. Buck

Imperial Woman

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The fictionalized biography of Ci-xi, the last Empress of China, Imperial Woman, is based on her life as a concubine to the Xianfeng Emperor. He died in his role as the de facto head.

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea

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159 pp., 8vo.

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Who was the US President on May 14, 1956?

On May 14, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1956?

On May 14, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 14, 1956?

On May 14, 1956 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.

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What happened in 1956?

1956 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Elvis Presley records his version of Blue Suede Shoes
  • KRMA TV channel 6 in Denver, CO (PBS) begins broadcasting
  • KTXS TV channel 12 in Sweetwater-Abilene, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting

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What was the calendar for May 1956?

May 1956 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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