Thursday May 15, 1958: on this day
About May 15th, 1958, in brief:
- Historical events: USSR launches Sputnik III
- Day of the week: May 15th, 1958 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Madhuri Dixit, L. Frank Baum
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Witch Doctor by David Seville
- #1 UK song: Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis
- Popular movie: No Time for Sergeants directed by Mervyn LeRoy
More about May 15th, 1958? See below for more news and curiosities on May 15th, 1958.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 15, 1958?
- May 15, 1958: What happened on that day?
- May 15, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 15, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 15, 1958?
- How old is someone born on May 15, 1958?
- May 15, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
- May 15, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 15, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
- May 15, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 15, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 15, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 15, 1958?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1958?
- Who was the Pope on May 15, 1958?
What day of the week was May 15, 1958?
May 15, 1958 was a Thursday and it was the 135th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 15, 1958 can also be written as 5/15/1958 in the US and as 15/5/1958 in UK and Europe.
May 15, 1958: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 15, 1958:
- Ussr launches sputnik iii
- The soviet union launches sputnik 3.
- Mgm's ''gigi'' opens in new york city, beginning its run in the u.s. after being shown at the cannes film festival. the last of the great mgm musicals, it will become a huge critical and box office success and win nine academy awards including best picture. ''gigi'' is lerner and loewe's first musical written especially for film, and is deliberately written in a style evoking the team's ''my fair lady'', which was still playing on broadway at the time and could not be filmed yet.
May 15, 1958: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 15, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
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May 15, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 15, 1958 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 1958 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 15, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:55 am and setting at 06:14 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 03, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1958.
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Famous people born on May 15, 1958:
- Rawn Simmons
Legendary wrestler known for his strength and charisma.
- Nemesis Brock
Nemesis Brock was a professional wrestler known for his intense rivalries and dominant performances in the ring.
- Hulan Wu
Hulan Wu is a Chinese mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry and number theory.
- Jason Graae
American musical theater actor.
- Ruth Marcus
American journalist.
- Francesco Miccichè
- Giampiero Gloder
- Giannīs Gkalitsios
- John Longworth
Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:
- Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...
- L. Frank Baum
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- Andy Murray
Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.
- James Mason
England, united kingdom -- actor.
- Ayub Khan
Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...
- Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.
- Madeleine Albright
Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.
- Ursula Thiess
German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.
- Chazz Palminteri
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
- Joseph Cotten
American actor on the radio, film and stage.
How old is someone born on May 15, 1958?
Someone born on May 15, 1958 is:
66 years and 21 days old,
or 792 months and 21 days old,
or 3446 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24128 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1958?
There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1958?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 15, 1958.
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May 15, 1958: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 15, 1958:
- Michael G the Boer
Historian (harbor of amsterdam) dies at 91.
- Hampton Del Ruth
What famous deaths happened on May 15th?
Famous deaths on May 15th:
- Bekim Fehmiu
Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.
- June Carter Cash
American singer and musician (born 1929).
- Fred Willard
Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.
- Gilbert Roland
Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.
- Wynne Gibson
Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).
- Andrew Duggan
Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.
- Tyrone Guthrie
British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).
- Chaselyn Dickinson
Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...
- Adalei Dickinson
Adalei Dickinson was a pioneering American poet known for her innovative and introspective style.
- Emily Dickinson
American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.
May 15, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 15, 1958:
- Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
- Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
- Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
- International day of climate changes.
- International conscientious objectors' day.
- Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
- United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
- International day of families.
- Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
- Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.
Saints celebrated on May 15, 1958:
- Saint Dymphna
- Saint Achillius
- Saint Gerebern
- Saint Isidore the Labourer
- Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
- Saint Reticius
- Saint Denise
May 15, 1958: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 15, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 15, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1958 was Witch Doctor by David Seville, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 15, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Seville - Witch Doctor
- The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
- The Platters - Twilight Time
- Laurie London - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)
- Elvis Presley - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
May 15, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 15, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
- Marvin Rainwater - Whole Lotta Woman
- Pat Boone - A Wonderful Time Up There
- Elias & His Zig-Zag Jive Flutes - Tom Hark
- The Mudlarks - Lollipop
May 15, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 15, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 15, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 15, 1958 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 15, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 15, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on May 15, 1958?
On May 15, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1958?
On May 15, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 15, 1958?
On May 15, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 15th?
May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
- 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.
What happened in 1958?
1958 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Referendum allows city to sell Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers
- French Premier De Gaulle arrives in Algiers
- San Francisco Giants Hank Sauer and B Schmidt are 2nd to hit consecutive pinch HRs
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What was the calendar for May 1958?
May 1958 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.