Wednesday May 19, 1954: on this day
About May 19th, 1954, in brief:
- Historical events: Postmaster General Summerfield approves US Central Intelligence Agency mail-opening project.
- Day of the week: May 19th, 1954 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Grace Jones, André the Giant
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Hernando's Hideaway by Archie Bleyer
- #1 UK song: Secret Love by Doris Day
- Popular movie: The Long Wait directed by Victor Saville
More about May 19th, 1954? See below for more news and curiosities on May 19th, 1954.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 19, 1954?
- May 19, 1954: What happened on that day?
- May 19, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 19, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 19, 1954?
- How old is someone born on May 19, 1954?
- May 19, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- May 19, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 19, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- May 19, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 19, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 19, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 19, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on May 19, 1954?
What day of the week was May 19, 1954?
May 19, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 19, 1954 can also be written as 5/19/1954 in the US and as 19/5/1954 in UK and Europe.
May 19, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 19, 1954:
- Postmaster general summerfield approves us central intelligence agency mail-opening project.
May 19, 1954: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 19, 1954: 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, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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May 19, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 19, 1954 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:18 pm and setting at 07:20 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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Famous people born on May 19, 1954:
- Phil Rudd
Australian-new zealand drummer (ac/dc, buster brown).
- Lena Einhorn
Swedish director, writer and physician.
- Hōchū Ōtsuka
Japanese voice actor.
- Rick Cerone
American baseball player and sportscaster.
- Nükhet Duru
Turkish actress and singer.
- Rick Cerone in Newark
New jersey, usa; catcher (new york yankees/boston red sox/new york mets/montreal expos).
- Harvey Reid
American musician.
- Jill Schwikert
- Helena Reichová
- Butch Feher
- Paul Patrick Chomnycky
- Ian Britton
- Roberto Savi
- María Medina
Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:
- Grace Jones
Grace 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 giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.
- Pete Townshend
British musician, founder of "the who", rock band.
- Jon Kortajarena
Jon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...
- Nora Ephron
American director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.
- Kevin Garnett
Nba forward (minnesota timberwolves).
- Kyle Eastwood
American singer-bass player and actor.
- Nancy Kwan
Hong kong-american actress and makeup artist.
- Michele Placido
Foggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).
- Jesse Peretz
American filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.
How old is someone born on May 19, 1954?
Someone born on May 19, 1954 is:
70 years and 17 days old,
or 840 months and 17 days old,
or 3655 weeks
or 25585 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1954?
There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 19, 1954.
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May 19, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 19, 1954:
- Selig Brodetsky
Celebrated poet known for his lyrical works.
- Charles Ives
American composer and educator (b. 1874).
- Charles Edward Ives
American composer unanswered question, dies at the age of 79.
- Aart A van Schelven
At 73, the church historian (willem from orange) dies.
What famous deaths happened on May 19th?
Famous deaths on May 19th:
- Alan Young
Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.
- Ronald Colman
British-american actor.
- Henry Corden
American actor and voice artist (born in 1921).
- Maymuna Ali
Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
- Nathanyl Hawthorne
Renowned American novelist famous for 'The Scarlet Letter'.
- 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, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 19, 1954:
- 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, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 19, 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 19, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1954 was Hernando's Hideaway by Archie Bleyer, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 19, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 19, 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:
- Archie Bleyer - Hernando's Hideaway
- Four Aces - Three Coins In The Fountain
May 19, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 19, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 19, 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:
- 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 19, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 19, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 19, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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 19, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 19, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on May 19, 1954?
On May 19, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1954?
On May 19, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 19, 1954?
On May 19, 1954 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 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.