Sunday May 23, 1954: on this day

May 23, 1954 was the 143rd day of the year 1954, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 23, 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 23, 1954, who was born and died on May 23, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 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 23rd, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1954?


May 23, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1954 can also be written as 5/23/1954 in the US and as 23/5/1954 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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May 23, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1954 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 12:16 am and setting at 11:38 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 23, 1954?


Famous people born on May 23, 1954:

  • Marvin Hagler

    American boxer and middleweight champion, for six years.

  • Marvelous Marvin Hagler

    Legendary boxer known for his toughness and skill in the ring.

  • Gerry Armstrong

    Northern irish international footballer.

  • Hans Kruize

    Dutch player in field hockey.

  • Michel Roux

    Author and chef in english-french.

  • "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler in New Jersey

    Usa; middleweight boxing champion (1982-83).

  • Shuji Nakamura

    Physicist.

  • José Luis Pavoni
  • Pino Pisicchio
  • Odilio Moro
  • Bruno Gentili
  • David Rodriguez
  • Simone Boldini
  • Andy Bolton
  • Brunetto Casini
  • Guido De Padt

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 10 months old,

or 838 months and 5 days old,

or 3644 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25512 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 1954.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1954?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 23, 1954.

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May 23, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1954:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1954:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1954:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 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 23, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1954 was Hernando's Hideaway by Archie Bleyer, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 23, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 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:

  1. - Hernando's Hideaway
  2. - Three Coins In The Fountain

May 23, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 23, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 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:

  1. - Secret Love
  2. - Such A Night
  3. - The Happy Wanderer
  4. - The Kid's Last Fight
  5. - Changing Partners

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May 23, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Long Wait

The Long Wait

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, Gene Evans, Peggie Castle

Secret of the Incas

Secret of the Incas

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Jerry Hopper

Starring: Charlton Heston, Robert Young, Nicole Maurey, Thomas Mitchell

Dial M for Murder

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

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

The Mad Magician

Release year: 1954

Directed by: John Brahm

Starring: Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, Eva Gabor, John Emery

May 23, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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

Fast and Loose

Release year: 1954

Duffy's Tavern

Duffy's Tavern

Release year: 1954

Love Story

Love Story

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Running Wild

Running Wild

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Alex Ranarivelo

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sean Anders

May 23, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Life Is Worth Living by Fulton J. Sheen

Life Is Worth Living

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Life Is Worth Living, a television series featuring Bishop Fulton Sheen, has been viewed by millions of people from all walks and every religion.

The Mind Alive by Harry Allen Overstreet and Bonaro W. Overstreet

The Mind Alive

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1954. First Edition. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 333 pages. 1 lb 6 oz. (Dark Green Hardcover, with gold lettering spine). The

The Song Of Ruth by Frank G. Slaughter

The Song Of Ruth

By:

The song of Ruth: Ruth is the Bible's most beautiful heroine and the Old Testament's most beloved love story.

Never Victorious, Never Defeated by Taylor Caldwell

Never Victorious, Never Defeated

By:

Personal Name: Caldwell Taylor, 1900-1985. Main Title: Never victorious, never defeated. Published/Created by McGraw-Hill, New York [1954] Description: 549 p. 21 cm.

The Gipsy In The Parlour by Margery Sharp

The Gipsy In The Parlour

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Boston: Little, Brown & Company, 53. Book Club Edition, Hardbound, 8.5 inches tall, 249 pages. The Sylvesters are a race made up of black-haired, silent giants from Devonshire.

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1954?

On May 23, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1954?

On May 23, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1954?

On May 23, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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.

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