Tuesday May 15, 1956: on this day

May 15, 1956 was the 136th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 15, 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 15, 1956, who was born and died on May 15, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 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 15th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1956?


May 15, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1956 can also be written as 5/15/1956 in the US and as 15/5/1956 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1956: 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, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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May 15, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:48 am and setting at 12:56 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 15, 1956?


Famous people born on May 15, 1956:

  • Dan Patrick

    American television anchor and sportscaster.

  • Andreas Loverdos

    Greek lawyer and politician, greek minister of labour.

  • Kevin Greenaugh

    American nuclear engineer.

  • Peter Salmon

    English television producer.

  • Leena Havukainen

    Finnish theatre director.

  • Alice Miller in Marysville

    California, usa; lpga golfer (1985 nabisco dinah shore).

  • Mirek Topolánek
  • Freeman Williams
  • Guy Clair
  • Adílio
  • Greg Bunch
  • Gino Iorgulescu
  • Jeff Meckstroth
  • Marie-Pascale Osterrieth
  • Nadežda Vasil'evna Pavlova
  • Maria Tereza Boscariol

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.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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May 15, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 10 months old,

or 814 months and 14 days old,

or 3541 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24790 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 1956.

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 15, 1956?

There are 47 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, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 15, 1956.

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May 15, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1956:

  • Aristos Kambanis

    Renowned Greek poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Austin Osman Spare

    English painter and magician (b. 1886).

  • Jack Zealley
  • Adrian Rollini
  • Giulio Casalini
  • Ercole Felice Montani
  • Magdalena Aulina

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • Bekim Fehmiu
    Bekim Fehmiu

    Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

  • 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.

  • Chaselyn Dickinson

    Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...

  • Emily Dickinson

    American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.

  • Tomio Hara

    Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher.

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May 15, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1956:

  • 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, 1956:

  • 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, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 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 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 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 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 15, 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 15, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 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 15, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 15, 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 15, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 15, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Arthritis And Common Sense by Dale Alexander

Arthritis And Common Sense

By:

The best-selling, one-million-copy bestseller on arthritis, Medical Self-Help/Health Arthritis, and Common Sense is now available in paperback! These pages will provide the information that arthritis sufferers need to know.

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

By:

Love or Perish [Paperback] [May 26, 2012.] Blanton, Smiley

Imperial Woman by Pearl S. Buck

Imperial Woman

By:

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

By:

159 pp., 8vo.

Island In The Sun by Alec Waugh

Island In The Sun

By:

This was first published in 1957. It tells about Santa Marta, a subtropical paradise.

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Who was the US President on May 15, 1956?

On May 15, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1956?

On May 15, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1956?

On May 15, 1956 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 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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