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May 17, 1958 was the 137th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 17, 1958 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, 1958, who was born and died on May 17, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Witch Doctor by David Seville), movies (e.g. No Time for Sergeants, directed by Mervyn LeRoy), TV series (e.g. Invitation To The Dance) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 17, 1958?
- May 17, 1958: What happened on that day?
- May 17, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 17, 1958?
- May 17, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 17, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 17, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 17, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 17, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 17, 1958?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1958?
- Who was the Pope on May 17, 1958?
What day of the week was May 17, 1958?
May 17, 1958 was a Saturday and it was the 137th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1958 can also be written as 5/17/1958 in the US and as 17/5/1958 in UK and Europe.
May 17, 1958: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1958:
- 84th preakness: ismael valenzuela aboard tim tam wins in 1:57.2.
- Emergency crisis proclaimed in algeria.
May 17, 1958: 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, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 17, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1958 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 1958 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, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:59 am and setting at 08:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 03, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1958.
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Who was born on May 17, 1958?
Famous people born on May 17, 1958:
![Paul Whitehouse]()
Paul WhitehouseProducer and screenwriter of welsh-english actors.
- Paul Di'Anno
English singer-songwriter (iron maiden, gogmagog).
- Ivor Bolton
English harpsichord player, conductor.
- Andy Stanley
Clergyman.
- Vincent Henar
In surinam; bassist (fra fra sound).
- Alan Rankine
- Claude Schnell
- Richard Theiner
- José Luis Lopes Costa e Silva
- Antonio Aiazzi
- Zintis Ėkmanis
- Juan Martínez
- Rudy Pérez
- Héctor Ruiz
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'.
![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.
![Leven Rambin]()
Leven RambinLeven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
![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, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 11 months old,
or 791 months and 1 day old,
or 3439 weeks and 5 days old,
or 24078 days old,
if you were born on May 17, 1958.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, 1958?
There are 29 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, 1958?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 17, 1958.
May 17, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 1958:
- Hugo Häring
- Frederick Hugh Herbert
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, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 17, 1958:
- 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, 1958:
- UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saints celebrated on May 17, 1958:
- Saint Solochon
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
- Saint Montanus
- Saint Dietmar
- Saint Pamphamer
- Saint Pamphalon
- Saint Adrian of Alexandria
May 17, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 17, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1958 was Witch Doctor by David Seville, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 17, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Seville - Witch Doctor
- The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
- The Platters - Twilight Time
- Laurie London - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)
- Elvis Presley - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
May 17, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 17, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
- Marvin Rainwater - Whole Lotta Woman
- Pat Boone - A Wonderful Time Up There
- Elias & His Zig-Zag Jive Flutes - Tom Hark
- The Mudlarks - Lollipop
May 17, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 17, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
No Time for Sergeants
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy
Starring: Andy Griffith, Myron McCormick, Nick Adams, Murray Hamilton
Country: United States of America
Smiley Gets a Gun
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Anthony Kimmins
Starring: Sybil Thorndike, Chips Rafferty, Keith Calvert, Bruce Archer
The Proud Rebel
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Alan Ladd, Olivia de Havilland, Dean Jagger, David Ladd
The Key
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Carol Reed
Starring: William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard, Oskar Homolka
The Bonnie Parker Story
Release year: 1958
Directed by: William Witney
Starring: Dorothy Provine, Jack Hogan, Richard Bakalyan, Joe Turkel
May 17, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 17, 1958 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Invitation to the Dance
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Gene Kelly
Little Women
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Greta Gerwig
Make Me Laugh
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Gary J. Coleman, James W. Hudson
Music Bingo
Release year: 1958
May 17, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 17, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Kids Say The Darndest Things!
By: Art Linkletter
This famous collection of wisdom and witticisms for children has been printed almost 50 years ago. A facsimile edition is available to entertain a new generation.
The White Witch
By: Elizabeth Goudge
The story of "The White Witch", set in 17th-century England during the Civil War's outbreak, brings to life rural Oxfordshire's forests, fields, and homes. Margaret Haslewood, her twins, and their children, wait in the manor house for news about Robert, …
The Ordeal Of Woodrow Wilson
By: Herbert Hoover
"Hoover's book was intended as a tribute for his former chief. However, it is easy to suspect anger and hurt could underlie a portrayal of the worst.
The Arctic Year
By: Peter Freuchen and Finn Salomonsen
The book cover is showing signs of age. Pages are intact and clean.
By Love Possessed
By: James Gould Cozzens
In a series flashbacks, a highly respected middle-aged lawyer reveals his involvement with love.
Who was the US President on May 17, 1958?
On May 17, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1958?
On May 17, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1958?
On May 17, 1958 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 1958?
1958 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Referendum allows city to sell Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers
- French Premier De Gaulle arrives in Algiers
- San Francisco Giants Hank Sauer and B Schmidt are 2nd to hit consecutive pinch HRs
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What was the calendar for May 1958?
May 1958 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.
