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May 08, 1951 was the 128th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 08, 1951 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 08, 1951, who was born and died on May 08, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Old Soldiers Never Die by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Sealed Cargo, directed by Alfred L. Werker), TV series (e.g. Open Door) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 1951?
- May 08, 1951: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 1951?
- May 08, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 08, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 08, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 08, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 1951?
What day of the week was May 08, 1951?
May 08, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1951:
- Us performs atmospheric nuclear test at enwetak.
May 08, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 08, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1951 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 1951 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 08, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 06:53 am and setting at 11:02 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1951 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1951.
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Who was born on May 08, 1951?
Famous people born on May 08, 1951:
- Catherine Laborde
French weather forecaster on private channel tf1.
- Jean Mamère
French journalist, who worked for france ta(c),la(c),visions.
- Philip Bailey
American actor and singer (earth wind & fire),.
- Rita Trapanese
Italian roller skating champion.
- Deborah Harmon
Actress (ted knight show - m*a*s*h - just the 10 of us).
- Chris Frantz
American producer and drummer (talking heads, tom tom club).
- Mike D'Antoni
American professional basktball coach.
- Vern Buchanan
Vern Buchanan is a successful businessman and politician from the United States.
- Chris Frantz in Fort Campbell
Kentucky, usa; rock drummer.
- Achille Lollo
- Denis Verdini
- Bortolo Mainardi
- Daniela Vergara
Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
![Enrique Iglesias]()
Enrique IglesiasSpanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
![Don Rickles]()
Don RicklesDon rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
![Melissa Gilbert]()
Melissa GilbertMelissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Gary Glitter]()
Gary GlitterGary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
![Nora Arnezeder]()
Nora ArnezederFrench singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
![David Attenborough]()
David AttenboroughNaturalist and broadcaster in english.
![Lex Barker]()
Lex BarkerAmerican actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
![Christina Cole]()
Christina ColeEnglish actress.
![James Mitchum]()
James MitchumRobert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
![Salome Jens]()
Salome JensMilwaukee actor.
May 08, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 11 months old,
or 875 months and 17 days old,
or 3807 weeks and 2 days old,
or 26651 days old,
if you were born on May 08, 1951.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 08, 1951?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 08, 1951.
May 08, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
![Dirk Bogarde]()
Dirk BogardeHe was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
![George Peppard]()
George PeppardAmerican actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
![Barbara Payton]()
Barbara PaytonAmerican actress, onscreen since 1940.
![Jeanne Cooper]()
Jeanne CooperMinneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
![Dennis Waterman]()
Dennis WatermanEnglish actor and singer (b. 1948).
![Richard Derr]()
Richard DerrActor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
- Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Celedonio Romero
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
May 08, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 1951:
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
- VE Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Observances on May 08, 1951:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 1951:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1951 was Old Soldiers Never Die by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
May 08, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Old Soldiers Never Die
- Percy Faith & His Orchestra (Vocal Burl Ives) - On Top of Old Smoky
- Frankie Laine - Rose, Rose, I Love You
May 08, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Sealed Cargo
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Alfred L. Werker
Starring: Dana Andrews, Carla Balenda, Claude Rains, Philip Dorn
Along the Great Divide
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Raoul Walsh
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Virginia Mayo, John Agar, Walter Brennan
Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Crane Wilbur
Starring: Steve Cochran, David Brian, Philip Carey, Ted de Corsia
On the Riviera
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Walter Lang
Starring: Danny Kaye, Gene Tierney, Corinne Calvet, Marcel Dalio
One Wild Oat
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Charles Saunders
Starring: Robertson Hare, Stanley Holloway, Vera Pearce, Andrew Crawford
May 08, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 08, 1951 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Open Door
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Florenc Papas
Treasure Island
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Yevgeni Fridman
Not for Publication
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Paul Bartel
Once Upon a Tune
Release year: 1951
Circuit Rider
Release year: 1951
May 08, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 08, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
New York 22
By: Ilka Chase
A novel about a woman and her lover, her Vassar College-daughter, and her publisher husband.
Rommel, The Desert Fox
By: Desmond Young
The famed British Eighth Army was already on its way to victory in North Africa in 1941. This same army was poised for total victory just a few months later.
Joy Street
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
A young girl from Beacon Hill is raised in a Brahmin family and falls in love with someone of a different background.
Who was the US President on May 08, 1951?
On May 08, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1951?
On May 08, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 1951?
On May 08, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 8th?
May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
- 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.
What happened in 1951?
1951 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 9 Jewish Kremlin physicians exposed as British / US agents
- Pardon Our French closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 100 performances
- Life After Tomorrow, 1st film to receive an X rating, premieres
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What was the calendar for May 1951?
May 1951 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.
