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May 19, 1956 was the 140th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 19, 1956 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 19, 1956, who was born and died on May 19, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates), movies (e.g. The Searchers, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Panorama) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 19th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 19, 1956?
- May 19, 1956: What happened on that day?
- May 19, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 19, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 19, 1956?
- May 19, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 19, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- May 19, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 19, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- May 19, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 19, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 19, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 19, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on May 19, 1956?
What day of the week was May 19, 1956?
May 19, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 140th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 19, 1956 can also be written as 5/19/1956 in the US and as 19/5/1956 in UK and Europe.
May 19, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 19, 1956:
- Pirate dale long hits 9th-inning hr, 1st hr in 8 straight games
- 82nd preakness: bill hartack aboard fabius wins in 1:58.4.
May 19, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 19th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 19, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 19, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:22 pm and setting at 03:00 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 19, 1956?
Famous people born on May 19, 1956:
- Malike Shabazz
Malike Shabazz is an American journalist and activist who has reported on social and political issues.
- Oliver Letwin
English philosopher and politician, chancellor of the duchy of lancaster.
- Martyn Ware
English keyboard player, songwriter, and producer (the human league & heaven 17).
- Ramona Dell'Abate
Italian tv presenter.
- Althea Gwyn
Center for women's professional basketball league (new york stars).
- Steven Ford in East Grand Rapids
Michigan, usa; actor (when harry met sally: the young and the restless), / son president gerald ford.
- Steven Ford
American family of note, third and most prominent son of betty ford and gerald ford.
- Jack Thompson
- Elio Franzini
- Hellmut Krug
- Vencislav Ink'ov
- Jan Fiala
- José Ramón Alexanko
- Jayme Monjardim
- Tom Sito
- Rachid Harkouk
Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:
![Grace Jones]()
Grace JonesGrace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...
![André the Giant]()
André the GiantAndré the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.
![Pete Townshend]()
Pete TownshendBritish musician, founder of "the who", rock band.
![Jon Kortajarena]()
Jon KortajarenaJon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...
![Nora Ephron]()
Nora EphronAmerican director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.
![Kevin Garnett]()
Kevin GarnettNba forward (minnesota timberwolves).
![Kyle Eastwood]()
Kyle EastwoodAmerican singer-bass player and actor.
![Nancy Kwan]()
Nancy KwanHong kong-american actress and makeup artist.
![Michele Placido]()
Michele PlacidoFoggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).
![Jesse Peretz]()
Jesse PeretzAmerican filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.
May 19, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 11 months old,
or 815 months
or 3543 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24807 days old,
if you were born on May 19, 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 19, 1956?
There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 19, 1956.
May 19, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 19, 1956:
- Gianni Vagnetti
What famous deaths happened on May 19th?
Famous deaths on May 19th:
![Alan Young]()
Alan YoungAlan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.
![Ronald Colman]()
Ronald ColmanBritish-american actor.
![Henry Corden]()
Henry CordenAmerican actor and voice artist (born in 1921).
- Maymuna Ali
Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
- Nathanyal Hawthorne
Renowned American novelist and short story writer.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...
- Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy
Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.
May 19, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 19, 1956:
- National Hug-Your-Cat Day
- NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
- Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
- Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
- Theophilus of Corte
- Pudentiana
- Emiliana
- Ives
- Peter Celestine
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
May 19, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 19, 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 19, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 19, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 19, 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 19, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 19, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 19, 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 19, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 19, 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 19, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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 19, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 19, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Abode Of Love
By: Aubrey Menen
NY 1956 1st (A Scribners). A novel is a description of the conception, financing, and daily life of an English Harem in the middle 19th century.
Eloise
By: Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!
The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
By: Sloan Wilson
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.
The Power Of Positive Thinking
By: Norman Vincent Peale
With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.
Who was the US President on May 19, 1956?
On May 19, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1956?
On May 19, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 19, 1956?
On May 19, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 19th?
May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
- 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.
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.
