Monday May 16, 1955: on this day
May 16, 1955 was the 136th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 16, 1955 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, 1955, who was born and died on May 16, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Love Me or Leave Me, directed by Charles Vidor), TV series (e.g. Terminus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1955?
- May 16, 1955: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1955?
- May 16, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1955?
What day of the week was May 16, 1955?
May 16, 1955: 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, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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May 16, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1955 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 1955 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, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 02:10 am and setting at 03:24 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.
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Famous people born on May 16, 1955:
- Debra Winger
American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.
- Hazel O'Connor
English-irish actress and singer.
- John Frawley
British astrologer.
- Jack Morris
American baseball player and sportscaster.
- Olga Korbut
Soviet gymnast known for her innovative techniques and winning multiple Olympic gold medals.
- Páidí Ó Sé
Irish footballer and manager (d. 2012).
- Jack Morris in Saint Paul
Minnesota, usa; pitcher (detroit tigers).
- Andrew Yang
Public servant.
- Debra Winger in Columbus
Ohio, usa; actress ("an officer and gentleman").
- Edgar Bronfman
American businessman.
- Fabrizio Tabaton
- Claudio Garella
- Essie Hollis
- Charles B. Wessler
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
- Megan Fox
American actress and model.
- Pierce Brosnan
He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
- Janet Jackson
American actress and recording artist.
- 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.
- 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'.
- David Boreanaz
David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
- Jim Sturgess
English actor and singer-songwriter.
May 16, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 10 months old,
or 826 months and 13 days old,
or 3593 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25155 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 1955.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, 1955?
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, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1955.
May 16, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1955:
- James Agee
Death in new york of a us writer/critic (death in family).
- Manny Ayulo
American race car driver (b. 1921).
- Filippo Vassalli
- Harold James Murray
- Salvatore Carnevale
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.
- 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.
May 16, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1955:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1955:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1955:
- 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, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
May 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
- Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
May 16, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 16, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 1955 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, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on May 16, 1955?
On May 16, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1955?
On May 16, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1955?
On May 16, 1955 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 1955?
1955 was filled with very interesting events such as
- WBBJ TV channel 7 in Jackson, TN (ABC) begins broadcasting
- Catch a Star opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 23 performances
- J van Tilburg appointed Governor of Suriname
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What was the calendar for May 1955?
May 1955 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.