Tuesday May 11, 1954: on this day
About May 11th, 1954, in brief:
- Historical events: U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles declares that Indochina is important but not essential to the security of Southeast Asia thus ending any prospect of American intervention on the side of France.
- Day of the week: May 11th, 1954 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Cory Monteith, Fred Astaire
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 UK song: Secret Love by Doris Day
- Popular movie: Dial M for Murder directed by Alfred Hitchcock
More about May 11th, 1954? See below for more news and curiosities on May 11th, 1954.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 11, 1954?
- May 11, 1954: What happened on that day?
- May 11, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 11, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 11, 1954?
- How old is someone born on May 11, 1954?
- May 11, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- May 11, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 11, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- May 11, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 11, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 11, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 11, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on May 11, 1954?
What day of the week was May 11, 1954?
May 11, 1954 was a Tuesday and it was the 131st day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 11, 1954 can also be written as 5/11/1954 in the US and as 11/5/1954 in UK and Europe.
May 11, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 11, 1954:
- U.s. secretary of state john foster dulles declares that indochina is important but not essential to the security of southeast asia thus ending any prospect of american intervention on the side of france.
May 11, 1954: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 11, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Horse 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 11th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 11, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 1954 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 02:22 pm and setting at 02:51 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1954 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1954.
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Who was born on May 11, 1954?
Famous people born on May 11, 1954:
- John Gregory
Manager and english footballer.
- Lubomir Stoykov
Bulgarian broadcaster and journalist.
- Judith Weir
English educator and composer.
- Edgar Riley Jr
Rocker (axe k).
- John Clayton
American journalist.
- John Gregory (footballer)
- Ferdinando Adornato
Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:
![Cory Monteith]()
Cory MonteithCory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.
![Fred Astaire]()
Fred AstaireFred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.
![Natasha Richardson]()
Natasha RichardsonBritish actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.
![Laetitia Casta]()
Laetitia CastaFrench corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.
![Benoît Magimel]()
Benoît MagimelHe is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.
![Richard Feynman]()
Richard FeynmanAmerican theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...
![Holly Valance]()
Holly ValanceHolly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...
![Jeffrey Donovan]()
Jeffrey DonovanAmerican stage, film, and television actor.
![Doug McClure]()
Doug McClureAmerican actor.
![Jonathan Jackson]()
Jonathan JacksonInstigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
How old is someone born on May 11, 1954?
Someone born on May 11, 1954 is:
70 years and 12 days old,
or 840 months and 12 days old,
or 3654 weeks and 2 days old,
or 25580 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1954?
There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 11th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 11, 1954.
May 11, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on May 11th?
Famous deaths on May 11th:
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![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.
![Jerry Stiller]()
Jerry StillerAmerican actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).
![Jorja Curtright]()
Jorja CurtrightActor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.
![Jean Adair]()
Jean AdairDies at 80.
- Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.
- Mega Marley
Mega Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.
- Alver Aalto
Famous architect known for his innovative designs.
- Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe
Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.
- Oiva Aalto
Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.
May 11, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 11, 1954:
- Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
- Blessed John Rochester
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
- Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
Saints celebrated on May 11, 1954:
- Saint Francis of Girolamo
- Saint Estella
- Saint Odilo of Cluny
- Saint Majolus of Cluny
- Saint James Walworth
- Saint Bertilla
- Saint Gengou Gangulphus
- Saint Gauthier of Esterp
May 11, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 11, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 11, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.
May 11, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 11, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. 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 11, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 11, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 11, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 11, 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:
May 11, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 11, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bless This House
By: Norah Lofts
This beautiful house was built by a pirate who was rewarded by Good Queen Bess with plunder he brought home. However, tragedy did not happen within its walls until Thomas Rowhedge.
The Power Of Positive Thinking
By: Norman Vincent Peale
With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.
Flying Saucers Have Landed
By: Desmond Leslie and George Adamski
Adamski claimed that he had met one Nordic alien named "Orthon" at Desert Center in 1952. Adamski began a conversation using gestures and telepathy while friends watched.
Life Is Worth Living
By: Fulton J. Sheen
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 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.
Who was the US President on May 11, 1954?
On May 11, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1954?
On May 11, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 11, 1954?
On May 11, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 11th?
May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
- 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
- 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.
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.
