Sunday May 18, 1952: on this day

About May 18th, 1952, in brief:

  • Historical events: Professor WF Libby says Stonehenge dates back to 1848 BCE.
  • Day of the week: May 18th, 1952 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Pope John Paul II, Perry Como
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Here in My Heart by Al Martino
  • Popular movie: Clash by Night directed by Fritz Lang

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What day of the week was May 18, 1952?


May 18, 1952 was a Sunday and it was the 139th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1952 can also be written as 5/18/1952 in the US and as 18/5/1952 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1952:

  • Professor wf libby says stonehenge dates back to 1848 bce.
  • Ann davison becomes the first woman to single-handedly sail the atlantic ocean.
  • The roman catholic church bans the books of andré gide.
  • Navigation opens on the volga-don canal, connecting the caspian sea basin with that of the black sea.
  • The keel is laid for the u.s. nuclear submarine uss ''nautilus''.
  • Myxomatosis introduced to europe on the french estate of dr. paul armand delille.

May 18, 1952: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 18, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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May 18, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 1952 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 1952 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 18, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 02:37 am and setting at 04:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1952.

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Who was born on May 18, 1952?


Famous people born on May 18, 1952:

  • George Strait
    George Strait

    American country western star and country music association award winner.

  • Katoria Williamson

    Katoria Williamson is a renowned biographer whose meticulously researched and critically acclaimed works have shed new light on the lives of...

  • Maurice Lucas

    American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1976 to 1987.

  • Pegi Young

    Pegi Young is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, known for co-founding the Bridge School, a non-profit organization that provides...

  • Evanne Fitzgerald

    Evanne Fitzgerald is a renowned Irish biographer whose meticulously researched and insightful works have shed new light on the lives of...

  • Jeree Fitzgerald

    Jeree Fitzgerald is a renowned American sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations.

  • Diane Duane

    American author and screenwriter.

  • David Leakey

    English politician and general.

  • Jeana Yeager

    American aviator.

  • George Strait in Pearsall

    Texas, usa.

  • Diane E[lizabeth] Duane

    United states -- sci-fi author (door into fire).

  • Martin R

    Hoke; american politician (representative-republican-ohio).

  • Patrick Lemasle
  • Ryūzaburō Ōtomo
  • Anna Melato
  • Jean-Marie Schaeffer
  • Eiko Matsuda

Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:

  • Pope John Paul II
    Pope John Paul II

    Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...

  • Perry Como
    Perry Como

    Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...

  • Tina Fey
    Tina Fey

    American comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Charles Trenet
    Charles Trenet

    French actor, singer and songwriter.

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress.

  • Alana Stewart
    Alana Stewart

    American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

  • Matt Long
    Matt Long

    American actor.

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.

  • Chad Donella
    Chad Donella

    Canadian actor.

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How old is someone born on May 18, 1952?


Someone born on May 18, 1952 is:

72 years and 5 days old,

or 864 months and 5 days old,

or 3757 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26303 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1952?

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 18, 1952.

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May 18, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 1952:

  • Rossetter Gleason Cole

    Composer dies at 86.

  • Orazio Costante Grossoni
  • Ercole Frigerio

What famous deaths happened on May 18th?

Famous deaths on May 18th:

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov

    Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.

  • Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest

    American drummer (placebo).

  • Elisha Cook
    Elisha Cook

    Jr.

  • Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell

    American actor (born in 1908).

  • Edwina Booth
    Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer.

  • Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen

    American actress (born 1975).

  • Jdyn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

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May 18, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 18, 1952 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 18, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1952 was Here in My Heart by Al Martino, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 18, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1952 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:

  1. - Here in My Heart

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May 18, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 18, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Clash by Night

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Fritz Lang

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Ryan, Paul Douglas, Marilyn Monroe

Country: United States of America

Lovely to Look At

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Kathryn Grayson, Red Skelton, Howard Keel, Marge Champion

Stolen Face

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Paul Henreid, Lizabeth Scott, André Morell, Mary Mackenzie

Skirts Ahoy!

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Sidney Lanfield

Starring: Esther Williams, Joan Evans, Vivian Blaine, Barry Sullivan

Red Ball Express

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

Starring: Jeff Chandler, Alex Nicol, Charles Drake, Judith Braun

May 18, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 18, 1952 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Back to Methuselah

Release year: 1952

The Sand Castle

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Co Hoedeman

Chance of a Lifetime

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Bernard Miles

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Owen Smith

On Guard

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Philippe de Broca

May 18, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 18, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Devil'S Advocate by Taylor Caldwell

The Devil'S Advocate

By:

This is the epic, turbulent story of one man's struggle against corruption and treachery.

The Future Of American Politics by Samuel Lubell

The Future Of American Politics

By:

The Future of American Politics

The Greatest Book Ever Written by Fulton Oursler

The Greatest Book Ever Written

By:

Bible, Catholicism and Biblical Studies

The Houses In Between by Howard Spring

The Houses In Between

By:

by Howard Spring

Under The Sea-Wind by Rachel Carson

Under The Sea-Wind

By:

Under the Sea-Wind, Rachel Carson's first book about birds and sea animals in their natural habitats, is Rachel Carson's personal favorite. It's the early masterpiece of an American masterwork.

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Who was the US President on May 18, 1952?

On May 18, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1952?

On May 18, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 18, 1952?

On May 18, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 18th?

May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
  • 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
  • 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.

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What happened in 1952?

1952 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Mr Potato Head, introduced
  • 1st black executive of a major TV station
  • Gerald D Lascelles (under English Princess Mary) weds Angela Dowding

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What was the calendar for May 1952?

May 1952 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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Sunday May 18, 1952