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May 17, 1951 was the 137th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 17, 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 17, 1951, who was born and died on May 17, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 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 17th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 17, 1951?
- May 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 17, 1951?
- May 17, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 17, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 17, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 17, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 17, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on May 17, 1951?
What day of the week was May 17, 1951?
May 17, 1951 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1951 can also be written as 5/17/1951 in the US and as 17/5/1951 in UK and Europe.
May 17, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 17, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1951 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 03:40 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 17, 1951?
Famous people born on May 17, 1951:
- Gary Christen
Astrologer american uranian and president of astrolabe.
- Simon Hughes
British politician and former Member of Parliament.
- Christian Lacroix
Designer.
- I R Evans
Ceo (hyder, welsh water).
- Mauro Di Francesco
Italian stage, film, and television actor, comedian, and television personality.
- Emmanuel Okala
- Ivan Katalinić
- Zsuzsanna Jakab
Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:
![Dennis Hopper]()
Dennis HopperAmerican actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".
![Adel Imam]()
Adel ImamAdel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.
![Sugar Ray Leonard]()
Sugar Ray LeonardSugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.
![Ross Butler]()
Ross ButlerRoss butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.
![Bob Saget]()
Bob SagetBob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...
![Derek Hough]()
Derek HoughDerek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.
![Leven Rambin]()
Leven RambinLeven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
![Nikki Reed]()
Nikki ReedNikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.
![Craig Ferguson]()
Craig FergusonScots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.
![Sasha Alexander]()
Sasha AlexanderSasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.
May 17, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 11 months old,
or 875 months and 9 days old,
or 3806 weeks and 1 day old,
or 26643 days old,
if you were born on May 17, 1951.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 17, 1951?
There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 17, 1951.
May 17, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 1951:
- Karl Heinrich David
Composer dies at 66.
- Delaval Astley
- I barone Birdwood William Birdwood
- Imperatrice Teimei
- Sylvan Simon
- Theodor Scherer
- Livio Tovini
- Harry Kerr
What famous deaths happened on May 17th?
Famous deaths on May 17th:
![Frank Gorshin]()
Frank GorshinAmerican actor.
![Edward Hardwicke]()
Edward HardwickeEnglish actor (born 1932).
![Bruce Fairbairn]()
Bruce FairbairnCanadian record producer and musician (born 1949).
![Robert Webber]()
Robert WebberActor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.
![Hugh Burden]()
Hugh BurdenActor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.
- Kyston Williams
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
- Warda Al-Jazairia
Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...
- Zahki Khan
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.
- Lyndle Smith
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
- Geovannie Ramirez
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
May 17, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 17, 1951:
- Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
- Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
- International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
- Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
Observances on May 17, 1951:
- UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saints celebrated on May 17, 1951:
- Saint Solochon
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
- Saint Montanus
- Saint Dietmar
- Saint Pamphamer
- Saint Pamphalon
- Saint Adrian of Alexandria
May 17, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 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 17, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 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 17, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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:
- Buddy Morrow & His Orchestra - Rose, Rose, I Love You
- Patti Page - Mister and Mississippi
May 17, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 17, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Lloyd Bacon
Starring: Richard Widmark, Dana Andrews, Gary Merrill, Jeffrey Hunter
Sealed Cargo
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Alfred L. Werker
Starring: Dana Andrews, Carla Balenda, Claude Rains, Philip Dorn
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
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Crane Wilbur
Starring: Steve Cochran, David Brian, Philip Carey, Ted de Corsia
May 17, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Open Door
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Florenc Papas
Treasure Island
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Yevgeni Fridman
Not for Publication
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Paul Bartel
Once Upon a Tune
Release year: 1951
May 17, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 17, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Joy Street
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
A young girl from Beacon Hill is raised in a Brahmin family and falls in love with someone of a different background.
The Caine Mutiny
By: Herman Wouk
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 …
Return To Paradise
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener is a master of historical fiction and he revisits the scenes of Tales of the South Pacific. This Pulitzer Prize winner brought him international fame.
Round The Bend
By: Nevil Shute
"On the fields of England, on the airstrips in the desert and jungle of England, in the hangars at the Persian Gulf and on tarmacs on the southern islands.
Who was the US President on May 17, 1951?
On May 17, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1951?
On May 17, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1951?
On May 17, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 17th?
May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
- 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
- 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).
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.
