Tuesday May 31, 1955: on this day

May 31, 1955 was the 151st day of the year 1955, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 31, 1955 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 31, 1955, who was born and died on May 31, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Something's Gotta Give by The McGuire Sisters), movies (e.g. This Island Earth, directed by Joseph M. Newman), TV series (e.g. Terminus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 31, 1955?


May 31, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 151st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1955 can also be written as 5/31/1955 in the US and as 31/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 1955:

  • Great britain proclaims emergency crisis due to railroad strike.
  • Us supreme court orders school integration "with all deliberate speed".
  • Construction begins on soviet cosmodrome launch facilities.
  • The u.s. supreme court expands on its decision by ordering district courts and school districts to enforce educational desegregation "at all deliberate speed."

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May 31, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 31, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 1955 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 31, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 03:58 pm and setting at 02:50 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.

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Who was born on May 31, 1955?


Famous people born on May 31, 1955:

  • Susie Essman
    Susie Essman

    Susie Essman is an actress best known for her role in the TV show 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.

  • Lynne Truss

    Known for her bestselling book 'Eats, Shoots & Leaves' on punctuation.

  • Tommy Emmanuel

    Australian singer-songwriter/guitarist (dragon).

  • Jake Roberts

    Celebrity.

  • Larry Owen

    American baseball player.

  • Ben de Lisi

    American fashion designer.

  • Nilüfer Yumlu

    Turkish singer-songwriter.

  • Colm Toibin

    Novelist.

  • Laura Baugh in Gainesville

    Florida, usa; lpga golfer (1994 youngstown classic-9th).

  • Bruce Adolphe

    American pianist, composer, and scholar.

  • Brian Kobilka

    Scientist.

  • Ben de

    Lisi; british fashion designer.

  • Joe Longthorne
  • Murat Urtembaev
  • Julio Oscar Mechoso
  • Giuseppe Bosetti
  • Camden Toy

Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell

    He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.

  • Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 31st

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May 31, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 10 months old,

or 826 months and 19 days old,

or 3594 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25161 days old,

if you were born on May 31, 1955.

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 31, 1955?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 31, 1955.

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May 31, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 1955:

  • Raoul Gunsbourg

    Composer dies at 95.

  • "Wild Bill"

    Vukovich was killed at the indianapolis 500.

  • Jacob Clay
  • Jack Hacking
  • Trinh Minh Thé

What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Joseth Haydn

    Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 31st

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May 31, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 1955:

  • World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
  • Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
  • the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • The Godiva procession.
  • IT Day.

Saints celebrated on May 31, 1955:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.
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May 31, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 31, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 30th and June 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 31, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1955 was Something's Gotta Give by The McGuire Sisters, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

May 31, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 30th and June 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something's Gotta Give
  2. - Hard To Get
  3. - Unchained Melody
  4. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  5. - Learnin' The Blues

May 31, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1955 was Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

May 31, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 31, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 30th and June 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  2. - Unchained Melody
  3. - Unchained Melody
  4. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  5. - Earth Angel

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May 31, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

This Island Earth

This Island Earth

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Joseph M. Newman

Starring: Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue, Rex Reason, Lance Fuller

Country: United States of America

The Big Bluff

The Big Bluff

Release year: 1955

Directed by: W. Lee Wilder

Starring: John Bromfield, Martha Vickers, Robert Hutton, Rosemarie Stack

Summertime

Summertime

Release year: 1955

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, Isa Miranda, Darren McGavin

Country: United States of America

The Seven Year Itch

The Seven Year Itch

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes, Sonny Tufts

Country: United States of America

The Seven Little Foys

The Seven Little Foys

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Melville Shavelson

Starring: Bob Hope, Milly Vitale, George Tobias, Angela Clarke

Country: United States of America

May 31, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 31, 1955 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Terminus

Terminus

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Innerface Films LLC

Off the Record

Off the Record

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Alberto Triana

Science Fiction Theatre

Science Fiction Theatre

Release year: 1955

Directed by: n/a

Starring: Truman Bradley

Country: United States of America

The $64,000 Question

The $64,000 Question

Release year: 1955

May 31, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 31, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bottoms Up! by Cornelia Otis Skinner

Bottoms Up!

By:

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Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

By:

This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

My Philadelphia Father by Cordelia Drexel Biddle and Kyle Crichton

My Philadelphia Father

By:

It's an incredible story.

Onions In The Stew by Betty MacDonald

Onions In The Stew

By:

Betty MacDonald's books have taught me much about tolerance and friendship, even though I am an adult in my 20's.

Essays In The Public Philosophy by Walter Lippmann

Essays In The Public Philosophy

By:

Politics. First edition. The blue cloth covers are rubbed at the corners and spine ends. There is a faint glass ring on one side. Pages toned, interior clean and tight.

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Who was the US President on May 31, 1955?

On May 31, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1955?

On May 31, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 1955?

On May 31, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 31st?

May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian

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What happened in 1955?

1955 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WBBJ TV channel 7 in Jackson, TN (ABC) begins broadcasting
  • Catch a Star opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 23 performances
  • J van Tilburg appointed Governor of Suriname

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What was the calendar for May 1955?

May 1955 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.

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