Sunday May 16, 1954: on this day

May 16, 1954 was the 136th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 16, 1954 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, 1954, who was born and died on May 16, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1954, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Dial M for Murder, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Fast And Loose) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1954?


May 16, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 136th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1954 can also be written as 5/16/1954 in the US and as 16/5/1954 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1954:

  • Wgan (now wgme) tv channel 13 in portland, me (cbs) 1st broadcast
  • Ted williams gets eight hits in first game (designated hitter) since breaking collarbone.
  • Babe didrikson-zaharias wins lpga national capital golf open.

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May 16, 1954: 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, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 16, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 1954 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, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:20 pm and setting at 05:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1954 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1954.

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Who was born on May 16, 1954?


Famous people born on May 16, 1954:

  • Gerrald Posner

    Gerrald Posner is an American investigative journalist and author known for his books on political assassinations and organized crime.

  • Dafydd Williams

    Canadian astronaut and physician.

  • Janet Maw

    Actress (sparrow king john, mayor at casterbridge).

  • Cliff Kincaid

    American editor of aim report, a bi-monthly newsletter published twice a month by accuracy in media, a non profit news media watchdog.

  • [Dafydd] Rhys Williams in Saskatoon

    Saskatchewan, canada; md/astronaut (sts 90).

  • Daniel Goossens

    French cartoonist who worked for pionniers and fluide glacial magazines, pilote, fluide glacial and le petit psikopat illustra (c)).

  • Joseph Polchinski
  • Luigi Savina
  • Dwight Evans
  • Vicente Gil
  • Dag Holmen-Jensen
  • Rajiva Wijesinha
  • Sasà Capobianco
  • Ana Laguna

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...

  • Danny Trejo
    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

    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'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

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

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 16th

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May 16, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 10 months old,

or 838 months and 12 days old,

or 3645 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25519 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1954.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1954?

There are 49 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, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1954.

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May 16, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1954:

  • Werner Bischof

    Swiss photojournalist known for his work in the aftermath of World War II.

  • Clemens Krauss

    Austrian conductor (vienna state opera), died at the age of 61.

  • Salvatore Di Marzo
  • Embaié Uoldemariàm
  • Patrick McDonald
  • Vladimir Ghika

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, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1954:

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

Observances on May 16, 1954:

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

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1954:

  • 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, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 16, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Secret Love
  2. - Such A Night
  3. - The Happy Wanderer
  4. - The Kid's Last Fight
  5. - Changing Partners

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May 16, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dial M for Murder

Dial M for Murder

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams

Country: United States of America

Three Coins in the Fountain

Three Coins in the Fountain

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan

Country: United States of America

The Mad Magician

The Mad Magician

Release year: 1954

Directed by: John Brahm

Starring: Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, Eva Gabor, John Emery

Monster from the Ocean Floor

Monster from the Ocean Floor

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Wyott Ordung

Starring: Anne Kimbell, Stuart Wade, Dick Pinner, Wyott Ordung

Jail Bait

Jail Bait

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Edward D. Wood Jr.

Starring: Lyle Talbot, Dolores Fuller, Herbert Rawlinson, Steve Reeves

May 16, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 1954 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Fast and Loose

Fast and Loose

Release year: 1954

Duffy's Tavern

Duffy's Tavern

Release year: 1954

Love Story

Love Story

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Running Wild

Running Wild

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Alex Ranarivelo

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sean Anders

May 16, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Forty Plus And Fancy Free by Emily Kimbrough

Forty Plus And Fancy Free

By:

Non-Fiction, Travel and Adventure, American Literature, Women's Literature

Never Victorious, Never Defeated by Taylor Caldwell

Never Victorious, Never Defeated

By:

Personal Name: Caldwell Taylor, 1900-1985. Main Title: Never victorious, never defeated. Published/Created by McGraw-Hill, New York [1954] Description: 549 p. 21 cm.

The Taft Story by William S. White

The Taft Story

By:

Taft Story, The, by White, William S.

Flying Saucers Have Landed by Desmond Leslie and George Adamski

Flying Saucers Have Landed

By:

Adamski claimed that he had met one Nordic alien named "Orthon" at Desert Center in 1952. Adamski began a conversation using gestures and telepathy while friends watched.

The Man Who Never Was by Ewen Montagu

The Man Who Never Was

By:

A British subject is buried in the Spanish town of Huelva's graveyard. He died alone in the fog of England in late autumn 1942. He never imagined that he would be buried under the sun of Spain.

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Who was the US President on May 16, 1954?

On May 16, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1954?

On May 16, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1954?

On May 16, 1954 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 1954?

1954 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ernest Blochs 4th string quartet, premieres
  • Ivan Filin wins Berne marathon
  • WSFA TV channel 12 in Montgomery, AL (NBC) begins broadcasting

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What was the calendar for May 1954?

May 1954 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 1954 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 16, 1954