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May 21, 1958 was the 141st day of the year 1958, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 21, 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 21, 1958, who was born and died on May 21, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. All I Have To Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers), movies (e.g. The Revenge of Frankenstein, directed by Terence Fisher), 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 21st, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1958?
- May 21, 1958: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1958?
- May 21, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1958?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1958?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1958?
What day of the week was May 21, 1958?
May 21, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1958 can also be written as 5/21/1958 in the US and as 21/5/1958 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 1958: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1958:
- Indonesian paratroopers reconquer morotai island.
- Us performs nuclear test at bikini island (atmospheric tests).
- United kingdom postmaster general ernest marples announces that from december, subscriber trunk dialling will be introduced in the bristol area.
May 21, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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May 21, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1958 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:58 am and setting at 10:43 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 21, 1958?
Famous people born on May 21, 1958:
- Christian Audigier
French fashion designer (d. 2015).
- Naeem Khan
Renowned fashion designer known for his elegant and glamorous designs.
- Jefery Levy
American director, producer, and screenwriter.
- Muffy Calder
Computer scientist and academic from canada-scotland.
- Michael Crick
English journalist and author.
- Jane Wiedlin
Musician.
- Ron Reagan
Journalist.
- Mike Barson
Rock keyboardist (madness).
- Michele Zagaria
- Sabine Bischoff
- Tom Feeney
- František Straka
- Curtis McMullen
- Nicky Crane
- Roberto Gini
- Thea Gamper
- Jim Ritcher
- Gianfranco Boni
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
May 21, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years 10 months old,
or 790 months and 29 days old,
or 3439 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24075 days old,
if you were born on May 21, 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 21, 1958?
There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1958?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1958.
May 21, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1958:
- Wilhelm Süss
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1958:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1958:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1958:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 21, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
- David Seville - Witch Doctor
- Elvis Presley - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
- The Platters - Twilight Time
- Laurie London - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)
May 21, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 21, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. 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 21, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Revenge of Frankenstein
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Terence Fisher
Starring: Peter Cushing, Francis Matthews, Eunice Gayson, Michael Gwynn
The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Lesley Selander
Starring: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Douglas Kennedy, Charles Watts
The Law and Jake Wade
Release year: 1958
Directed by: John Sturges
Starring: Robert Taylor, Richard Widmark, Patricia Owens, Robert Middleton
Neurose
Release year: 1958
Directed by: Rolf Thiele
Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck
Country: Italy
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
May 21, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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
The Investigator
Release year: 1958
May 21, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Great Democracies
By: Winston S. Churchill
Churchill's ambitious fourth volume, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, is the fourth. It begins with the end of the Napoleonic Wars and ends with the Boer War of 19.
Land Without Justice
By: Milovan Djilas
The autobiography of the youth and Vice President of Yugoslovia. It also tells the story of Montenegro, a land little known.
Attorney For The Damned
By: Arthur Weinberg
"Clarence Darrow [was] possibly the most effective courtroom opponent to cant, bigotry and special privilege that this country has produced." Here are all of Darrow's most famous pleas in defense of Leopold
Life Plus 99 Years
By: Nathan F. Leopold
Nathan Leopold Jr. was a half of famed duo Leopold & Loeb, who were the murderers of Bobby Franks (14 years old) in 1924 on Chicago's south side.
Please Don'T Eat The Daisies
By: Jean Kerr
Since its initial publication in 1957, Please Don't eat the Daisies was sold in millions. It was made into a movie in 1960 with Doris Day and David Niven, and then a television series.
Who was the US President on May 21, 1958?
On May 21, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1958?
On May 21, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1958?
On May 21, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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.
