Saturday May 16, 1953: on this day
May 16, 1953 was the 136th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 16, 1953 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, 1953, who was born and died on May 16, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. April in Portugal by Vic Damone), movies (e.g. Stalag 17, directed by Billy Wilder), TV series (e.g. After Hours) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1953?
- May 16, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1953?
- May 16, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1953?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1953?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1953?
What day of the week was May 16, 1953?
May 16, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1953 can also be written as 5/16/1953 in the US and as 16/5/1953 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
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May 16, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1953 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 1953 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, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:14 am and setting at 11:56 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1953.
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Famous people born on May 16, 1953:
- Pierce Brosnan
He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
- Peter Onorati
American actor.
- Richard Page
American singer-songwriter and bass player.
- Kitanoumi Toshimitsu
The 55th yokozuna sumo wrestler from japan (d. 2015).
- David Maclean
British minister of state.
- Stephen Woolman
Lord woolman, scottish judge and academic.
- Jane Ridley
Historian.
- Mike Oldfield
Musician.
- Richard Page in Los Angeles
California, usa; rocker ("mr mister").
- Rick Rhoden
Pitcher (new york yankees).
- Cleavant Derricks
Actor.
- George Brett
Athlete.
- Richard Page (musician)
- Luis Javier Argüello García
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
- Megan Fox
American actress and model.
- Janet Jackson
American actress and recording artist.
- Melanie Lynskey
Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
- Tori Spelling
American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
- Henry Fonda
American actor.
- 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...
- Danny Trejo
Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
- 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 is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
- Debra Winger
American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.
May 16, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 70 years 11 months old,
or 851 months and 2 days old,
or 3700 weeks and 5 days old,
or 25905 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 1953.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 16, 1953?
There are 28 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, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1953.
May 16, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1953:
- Django Reinhardt
Belgian composer and jazz musician who earned an international reputation for his recordings.
- Nicolae Rădescu
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
- Jim Henson
American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
- 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
American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
- Alain Cuny
French actor.
- Irwin Shaw
American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
- 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.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1953:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1953:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1953:
- 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.
May 16, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1953 was April in Portugal by Vic Damone, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 16, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Vic Damone - April in Portugal
- Frank Sinatra - I'm Walking Behind You
- Mantovani & His Orchestra - The Moulin Rouge Theme (Where Is Your Heart)
May 16, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 16, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- Nat 'King' Cole - Pretend
- Guy Mitchell - Pretty Little Black Eyed Susie
- Eddie Fisher - Downhearted
- Johnston Brothers - Oh Happy Day
May 16, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 16, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 1953 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
May 16, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on May 16, 1953?
On May 16, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1953?
On May 16, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1953?
On May 16, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.
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),
What happened in 1953?
1953 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ernest Blochs Suite Hebraique, premieres
- WBRE TV channel 28 in Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA (NBC) 1st broadcast
- NBA Baltimore Bullets begin a 32 game road losing streak
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What was the calendar for May 1953?
May 1953 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.