Tuesday May 19, 1953: on this day
About May 19th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: Nuclear explosion in Nevada (fall-out in Saint George, Utah).
- Day of the week: May 19th, 1953 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Grace Jones, André the Giant
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Ruby by Les Baxter & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: I Believe by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: The Moon Is Blue directed by Otto Preminger
More about May 19th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on May 19th, 1953.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 19, 1953?
- May 19, 1953: What happened on that day?
- May 19, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 19, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 19, 1953?
- How old is someone born on May 19, 1953?
- May 19, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- May 19, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 19, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- May 19, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 19, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 19, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 19, 1953?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1953?
- Who was the Pope on May 19, 1953?
What day of the week was May 19, 1953?
May 19, 1953 was a Tuesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 19, 1953 can also be written as 5/19/1953 in the US and as 19/5/1953 in UK and Europe.
May 19, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 19, 1953:
- Nuclear explosion in nevada (fall-out in saint george, utah).
May 19, 1953: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 19, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Water 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 19th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 19, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 19, 1953 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 1953 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 19, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 01:28 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1953.
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Who was born on May 19, 1953?
Famous people born on May 19, 1953:
- Victoria Wood
English actress, singer, director, and screenwriter (d. 2016).
- Shavarsh Karapetyan
Armenian finswimmer.
- Patrick Hodge
Lord hodge, scottish judge and lawyer.
- Florin Marin
Romanian manager and footballer.
- Henry Lascelles
English grandson of princess mary.
- Dawud Mu'Min
American murderer (d. 1997).
- Jimmy Thackery
American singer/guitarist (the nighthawks).
- Didier Munduteguy
- Alberto Zeppieri
- Albert Pyun
- Franco Borghetto
- Elena Matous
- Oliver Purnell
Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:
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Grace JonesGrace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...
![André the Giant]()
André the GiantAndré the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.
![Pete Townshend]()
Pete TownshendBritish musician, founder of "the who", rock band.
![Jon Kortajarena]()
Jon KortajarenaJon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...
![Nora Ephron]()
Nora EphronAmerican director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.
![Kevin Garnett]()
Kevin GarnettNba forward (minnesota timberwolves).
![Kyle Eastwood]()
Kyle EastwoodAmerican singer-bass player and actor.
![Nancy Kwan]()
Nancy KwanHong kong-american actress and makeup artist.
![Michele Placido]()
Michele PlacidoFoggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).
![Jesse Peretz]()
Jesse PeretzAmerican filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.
How old is someone born on May 19, 1953?
Someone born on May 19, 1953 is:
71 years and 16 days old,
or 852 months and 16 days old,
or 3707 weeks
or 25949 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1953?
There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 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 19, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 19, 1953.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
May 19, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 19, 1953:
- Damasco Berenguer y Fuste
At the age of 79, a spanish general/minister for war dies.
- Dámaso Berenguer
What famous deaths happened on May 19th?
Famous deaths on May 19th:
![Alan Young]()
Alan YoungAlan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.
![Ronald Colman]()
Ronald ColmanBritish-american actor.
![Henry Corden]()
Henry CordenAmerican actor and voice artist (born in 1921).
- Maymuna Ali
Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
- Nathanyal Hawthorne
Renowned American novelist and short story writer.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...
- Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy
Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.
May 19, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 19, 1953:
- National Hug-Your-Cat Day
- NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
- Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
- Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
- Theophilus of Corte
- Pudentiana
- Emiliana
- Ives
- Peter Celestine
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
May 19, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 19, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 19, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1953 was Ruby by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 19, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 19, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Ruby
May 19, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 19, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 19, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- Nat 'King' Cole - Pretend
- Guy Mitchell - Pretty Little Black Eyed Susie
- Eddie Fisher - Downhearted
- Johnston Brothers - Oh Happy Day
May 19, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 19, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 19, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 19, 1953 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Candid Camera
Release year: 1953
Starring: Allen Funt, Johnny Roventini
Country: United States of America
Criswell Predicts
Release year: 1953
May 19, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 19, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The World And The West
By: Arnold Toynbee
The West and the world
Postcards From Delaplane
By: Stanton Delaplane
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.
The Green Man
By: Storm Jameson
London published Fiction
Angel Unaware
By: Dale Evans Rogers
Roy Evans Rogers, entertainer, was thrilled to meet their baby girl Robin. Their excitement soon turned to worry when Robin was diagnosed with Down's syndrome.
The Private Dining Room
By: Ogden Nash
Poetry by Ogden Nash
Who was the US President on May 19, 1953?
On May 19, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1953?
On May 19, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 19, 1953?
On May 19, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 19th?
May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
- 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.
What happened in 1953?
1953 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ernest Blochs Suite Hebraique, premieres
- WBRE TV channel 28 in Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA (NBC) 1st broadcast
- NBA Baltimore Bullets begin a 32 game road losing streak
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What was the calendar for May 1953?
May 1953 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.
