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May 22, 1954 was the 142nd day of the year 1954, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 22, 1954 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 22, 1954, who was born and died on May 22, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hernando's Hideaway by Archie Bleyer), movies (e.g. The Long Wait, directed by Victor Saville), TV series (e.g. Fast And Loose) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 22, 1954?
- May 22, 1954: What happened on that day?
- May 22, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 22, 1954?
- May 22, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 22, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 22, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 22, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 22, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 22, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on May 22, 1954?
What day of the week was May 22, 1954?
May 22, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 22, 1954 can also be written as 5/22/1954 in the US and as 22/5/1954 in UK and Europe.
May 22, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1954:
- Krex tv channel 5 in grand junction, co (cbs) begins broadcasting
- Robert zimmerman aka bob dylan is bar mitzvahed
- 80th preakness: johnny adams aboard hasty road wins in 1:57.4.
- The common nordic labour market act is signed.
May 22, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 22, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1954 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 1954 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 22, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 10:30 am.
The previous full moon was on May 17, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jun 16, 1954.
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Who was born on May 22, 1954?
Famous people born on May 22, 1954:
- Tashi Grady
Canadian-american pro-astrologer and script writer from the mid-'70s.
- Shuji Nakamura
Nobel prize winner for physics and engineering from japan-america.
- Barbara May Cameron
Native american human rights activist (d. 2002).
- Jerry Dammers
Keyboardist (specials – "the special").
- Marc Ribot
Musician.
- Michel Cadot
- Giuseppe Garesio
- Vittorio Viviani
- Paul Fox
- Emiliana Perina
Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:
![Naomi Campbell]()
Naomi CampbellEnglish actress, singer, model and author.
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Aznavour]()
Charles AznavourFrench music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.
![Johnny Gill]()
Johnny GillJohnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.
![George Best]()
George BestFootballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Susan Strasberg]()
Susan StrasbergAmerican actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
![Richard Benjamin]()
Richard BenjaminAmerican actor, on-screen since 1969.
![Alison Eastwood]()
Alison EastwoodClint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").
![Paul Winfield]()
Paul WinfieldAmerican actor (d. 2004).
May 22, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 10 months old,
or 838 months and 29 days old,
or 3648 weeks
or 25536 days old,
if you were born on May 22, 1954.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 22, 1954?
There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 22, 1954.
May 22, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 1954:
- Chief Bender
Chief Bender was a Hall of Fame pitcher known for his success with the Philadelphia Athletics.
- Hugh Watson
What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?
Famous deaths on May 22nd:
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Margaret Rutherford]()
Margaret RutherfordEnglish actress (born in 1892).
![Rocky Graziano]()
Rocky GrazianoAmerican actor and boxer (d. 1990).
![Joan Davis]()
Joan DavisActress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.
- Victor Hugo
French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.
- Joseth Roth
Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.
- Kairyn Mack
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Johnchristopher Williams
Renowned composer known for his film scores.
- Dalessandro Manzoni
An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.
- Harvin Langston
Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
May 22, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 22, 1954:
- Victoria Day in Canada
- World Biodiversity Day.
- Republic of Yemen - National Day.
- National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])
Observances on May 22, 1954:
- International Day for Biological Diversity
Saints celebrated on May 22, 1954:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
May 22, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 22, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1954 was Hernando's Hideaway by Archie Bleyer, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 22, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Archie Bleyer - Hernando's Hideaway
- Four Aces - Three Coins In The Fountain
May 22, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 22, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Secret Love
- Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
- Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
- Frankie Laine - The Kid's Last Fight
- Kay Starr - Changing Partners
May 22, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 22, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Long Wait
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Victor Saville
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, Gene Evans, Peggie Castle
Secret of the Incas
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Jerry Hopper
Starring: Charlton Heston, Robert Young, Nicole Maurey, Thomas Mitchell
Dial M for Murder
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams
Country: United States of America
Three Coins in the Fountain
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Jean Negulesco
Starring: Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan
Country: United States of America
The Mad Magician
Release year: 1954
Directed by: John Brahm
Starring: Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, Eva Gabor, John Emery
May 22, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 22, 1954 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Fast and Loose
Release year: 1954
Duffy's Tavern
Release year: 1954
Love Story
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Running Wild
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Alex Ranarivelo
That's My Boy
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Sean Anders
May 22, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 22, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Conquest Of Everest
By: Sir John Hunt
This book is about climbing Mount Everest. It is a beautiful book that is bound especially for collectors who are looking for handsome editions to add to their library.
Not as a Stranger
By: Morton Thompson
Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.
The Man Who Never Was
By: Ewen Montagu
A British subject is buried in the Spanish town of Huelva's graveyard. He died alone in the fog of England in late autumn 1942. He never imagined that he would be buried under the sun of Spain.
Away All Boats
By: Kenneth Dodson
This vivid portrayal shows the sailors and officers of the fictional amphibious transport USS Belinda during the Pacific War II.
Who was the US President on May 22, 1954?
On May 22, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1954?
On May 22, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 1954?
On May 22, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 22nd?
May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
- 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.
What happened in 1954?
1954 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ernest Blochs 4th string quartet, premieres
- Ivan Filin wins Berne marathon
- WSFA TV channel 12 in Montgomery, AL (NBC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for May 1954?
May 1954 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.
