Thursday May 15, 1952: on this day

May 15, 1952 was the 136th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 15, 1952 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 15, 1952, who was born and died on May 15, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1952, which were the most popular songs (ex. Here in My Heart by Al Martino), movies (e.g. Clash by Night, directed by Fritz Lang), TV series (e.g. Back To Methuselah) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1952?


May 15, 1952 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1952 can also be written as 5/15/1952 in the US and as 15/5/1952 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1952: What happened on that day?


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May 15, 1952: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 15, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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May 15, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1952 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 1952 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 15, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:15 am and setting at 12:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1952.

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Who was born on May 15, 1952?


Famous people born on May 15, 1952:

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Vahid Halilhodzic

    Vahid halilhodzic is a bosnian football manager and former player, known for his successful coaching career with various clubs and national...

  • Phil Seymour

    American drummer, 1968-1978.

  • Rick Waits baseball pitcher (Texas Rangers

    Minnesota twins, cleveland indians.

  • Francisco Rivera Miltos
  • Imbarek Shamekh
  • Agnès Fouquet

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

  • L. Frank Baum
    L. Frank Baum

    L.

  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

  • Madeleine Albright
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

  • Katrin Cartlidge
    Katrin Cartlidge

    British actress known for her roles in films like 'Breaking the Waves'.

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May 15, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 10 months old,

or 862 months and 4 days old,

or 3748 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26241 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 1952.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1952?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 15, 1952.

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May 15, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1952:

  • Albert Basserman

    Actor (madame curie's rhapsody in blue), died at 84.

  • Italo Montemezzi

    Composer dies at 76.

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    Fred Willard

    Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

  • Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Tomio Hara

    Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher.

  • Ahmeer Al-Farsi

    Renowned diplomat who played a key role in peace negotiations in the Middle East.

  • Kazimir Malevich

    Renowned Russian avant-garde artist known for founding the Suprematist movement.

  • Evella Dickinson

    Evella Dickinson was an American poet known for her innovative use of form and her exploration of themes such as death, nature, and the...

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May 15, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1952:

  • Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
  • Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
  • Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
  • International day of climate changes.
  • International conscientious objectors' day.
  • Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
  • United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • International day of families.
  • Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
  • Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1952:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise
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May 15, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 15, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1952 was Here in My Heart by Al Martino, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 15, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Here in My Heart

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May 15, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Clash by Night

Clash by Night

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Fritz Lang

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Ryan, Paul Douglas, Marilyn Monroe

Country: United States of America

Lovely to Look At

Lovely to Look At

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Kathryn Grayson, Red Skelton, Howard Keel, Marge Champion

Stolen Face

Stolen Face

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Paul Henreid, Lizabeth Scott, André Morell, Mary Mackenzie

Skirts Ahoy!

Skirts Ahoy!

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Sidney Lanfield

Starring: Esther Williams, Joan Evans, Vivian Blaine, Barry Sullivan

Red Ball Express

Red Ball Express

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

Starring: Jeff Chandler, Alex Nicol, Charles Drake, Judith Braun

May 15, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 15, 1952 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Back to Methuselah

Back to Methuselah

Release year: 1952

The Sand Castle

The Sand Castle

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Co Hoedeman

Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Bernard Miles

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Owen Smith

On Guard

On Guard

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Philippe de Broca

May 15, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 15, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gods, Graves And Scholars by C.W. Ceram

Gods, Graves And Scholars

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The author stated that "my book was not written with scholarly pretensions." My goal was to show the human side of archeology and its dramatic qualities.

The Struggle For Europe by Chester Wilmot

The Struggle For Europe

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Chester Wilmot's The Struggle for Europe, the best-respected single-volume history on the Second World War in Europe, is The Struggle for Europe. The book was first published in 1952.

The Greatest Book Ever Written by Fulton Oursler

The Greatest Book Ever Written

By:

Bible, Catholicism and Biblical Studies

Adventures In Two Worlds by A.J. Cronin

Adventures In Two Worlds

By:

Adventures in Two Worlds

The Swimming Pool by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The Swimming Pool

By:

Lois Maynard is just about to sell their summer home. But Judith Maynard, Lois' troubled older sister returns and a strange murder disrupts the household.

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Who was the US President on May 15, 1952?

On May 15, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1952?

On May 15, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1952?

On May 15, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 15th?

May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
  • 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.

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What happened in 1952?

1952 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Mr Potato Head, introduced
  • 1st black executive of a major TV station
  • Gerald D Lascelles (under English Princess Mary) weds Angela Dowding

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What was the calendar for May 1952?

May 1952 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 1952 calendar looked like.

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