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About May 18th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: Mickey Mantle hits homerun from both sides of plate for record third time.
- Day of the week: May 18th, 1956 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Pope John Paul II, Perry Como
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates
- #1 UK song: No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton
- Popular movie: The Searchers directed by John Ford
More about May 18th, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on May 18th, 1956.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1956?
- May 18, 1956: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1956?
- May 18, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1956?
What day of the week was May 18, 1956?
May 18, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1956:
- Mickey mantle hits homerun from both sides of plate for record third time.
- Queen juliana opens rembrandt fairs in amsterdam, netherlands.
- First ascent of lhotse 8,516 meters, by a swiss team.
- Lhotse (main), the fourth highest mountain, is first ascended.
May 18, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 18, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 1956 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 18, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:16 pm and setting at 02:30 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.
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Who was born on May 18, 1956?
Famous people born on May 18, 1956:
- Catherine Corsini
French screenwriter and film director.
- John Godber
English screenwriter and playwright.
- Joe [Naomichi] Ozaki in Tekushima
Japan; golfer (95 phoenix open-8th).
- Jim Moginie
- Lothar Thoms
- Jean Mbarga
- Tom Schneeberger
- José Eugenio Hernández
- Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo
- Tatjana Blacher
- Larry Boston
- Fabio Bovolenta
- Dragan Miranović
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 11 months old,
or 815 months and 22 days old,
or 3547 weeks
or 24829 days old,
if you were born on May 18, 1956.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 18, 1956?
There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 18, 1956.
May 18, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1956:
- Asher Fleming
Asher Fleming was a British chemist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry.
- Maurice Tate
English cricketer (d. 1956).
- Jaroslav Krejčí
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 1956 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 18, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 18, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1956 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:
- George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic
May 18, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 18, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 1956 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:
- Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
- Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
- Teresa Brewer - A Tear Fell
- Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
- Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball
May 18, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Searchers
Release year: 1956
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond
Country: United States of America
The Killing
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen
Country: United States of America
Great Day in the Morning
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Jacques Tourneur
Starring: Virginia Mayo, Robert Stack, Ruth Roman, Alex Nicol
Good-bye, My Lady
Release year: 1956
Directed by: William A. Wellman
Starring: Walter Brennan, Phil Harris, Brandon De Wilde, Sidney Poitier
The Harder They Fall
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane
Country: United States of America
May 18, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 1956 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Panorama
Release year: 1956
Lui e lei
Release year: 1956
Scaramouche
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Sidney
Double Cross
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Armand Gazarian
The Rosemary Clooney Show
Release year: 1956
Starring: Rosemary Clooney
Country: United States of America
May 18, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Birth Of Britain
By: Winston S. Churchill
The Birth of Britain is the opening volume of A History of the English Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, the four-volume book that has been immensely popular and easy to read.
Imperial Woman
By: Pearl S. Buck
The fictionalized biography of Ci-xi, the last Empress of China, Imperial Woman, is based on her life as a concubine to the Xianfeng Emperor. He died in his role as the de facto head.
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.
Who was the US President on May 18, 1956?
On May 18, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1956?
On May 18, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1956?
On May 18, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
What happened in 1956?
1956 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Elvis Presley records his version of Blue Suede Shoes
- KRMA TV channel 6 in Denver, CO (PBS) begins broadcasting
- KTXS TV channel 12 in Sweetwater-Abilene, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for May 1956?
May 1956 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.
