Wednesday May 16, 1951: on this day

May 16, 1951 was the 136th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 16, 1951 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 16, 1951, who was born and died on May 16, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rose, Rose, I Love You by Buddy Morrow & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Prowler, directed by Joseph Losey), TV series (e.g. The Black Arrow) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1951?


May 16, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1951 can also be written as 5/16/1951 in the US and as 16/5/1951 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1951:

  • The first regularly scheduled transatlantic flights begin between idlewild airport (now john f kennedy international airport) in new york city and heathrow airport in london, operated by el al israel airlines.

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May 16, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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May 16, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1951 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 1951 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 16, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 02:59 pm and setting at 03:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1951 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1951.

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Who was born on May 16, 1951?


Famous people born on May 16, 1951:

  • Christian Lacroix

    French fashion designer and couturier.

  • Emmanuel Todd

    He is a french historian and anthropologist.

  • Jonathan Richman

    American singer/songwriter/musician and founder of the band "modern lovers.

  • Janet Soskice

    Canadian philosopher and theologian.

  • David Almond

    Author.

  • Claudio Baglioni

    Italian musician and singer.

  • Unshō Ishizuka

    Japanese voice actor.

  • Walter Fornasa
  • Ibrahima Ba Eusebio
  • Alberto Camerini
  • Alireza Khorshidi

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 10 months old,

or 874 months and 13 days old,

or 3802 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26616 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1951.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1951?

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1951.

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May 16, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1951:

  • Dobroslav Chrobák
  • Sammy Brooks

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 16th

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May 16, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1951:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1951:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1951:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1951 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 16, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1951 was Rose, Rose, I Love You by Buddy Morrow & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 16, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1951 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. - Rose, Rose, I Love You
  2. - Mister and Mississippi

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May 16, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Prowler

The Prowler

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Joseph Losey

Starring: Van Heflin, Evelyn Keyes, John Maxwell, Katherine Warren

Country: United States of America

The Frogmen

The Frogmen

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Lloyd Bacon

Starring: Richard Widmark, Dana Andrews, Gary Merrill, Jeffrey Hunter

Sealed Cargo

Sealed Cargo

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Alfred L. Werker

Starring: Dana Andrews, Carla Balenda, Claude Rains, Philip Dorn

Along the Great Divide

Along the Great Divide

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Virginia Mayo, John Agar, Walter Brennan

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Crane Wilbur

Starring: Steve Cochran, David Brian, Philip Carey, Ted de Corsia

May 16, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 1951 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Black Arrow

The Black Arrow

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Open Door

Open Door

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Florenc Papas

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Yevgeni Fridman

Not for Publication

Not for Publication

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Paul Bartel

Once Upon a Tune

Once Upon a Tune

Release year: 1951

May 16, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

New York 22 by Ilka Chase

New York 22

By:

A novel about a woman and her lover, her Vassar College-daughter, and her publisher husband.

God'S Men by Pearl S. Buck

God'S Men

By:

This is a riveting tale of two friends who were inspired by opposite ideals. It's divided between China, America and China.

The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk

The Caine Mutiny

By:

The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …

Washington Confidential by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer

Washington Confidential

By:

Washington Confidential, Mass Market Paperback

Look Younger, Live Longer by Gayelord Hauser

Look Younger, Live Longer

By:

This book contains sound and sane advice that will make your mature years more enjoyable and healthier.

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Who was the US President on May 16, 1951?

On May 16, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1951?

On May 16, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1951?

On May 16, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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What happened in 1951?

1951 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 9 Jewish Kremlin physicians exposed as British / US agents
  • Pardon Our French closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 100 performances
  • Life After Tomorrow, 1st film to receive an X rating, premieres

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What was the calendar for May 1951?

May 1951 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 1951 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 16, 1951