Thursday May 26, 1955: on this day
About May 26th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: 7th Heaven opens at ANTA Theater NYC for 44 performances
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1955 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Lauryn Hill, Helena Bonham Carter
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett
- Popular movie: Summertime directed by David Lean
More about May 26th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on May 26th, 1955.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 26, 1955?
- May 26, 1955: What happened on that day?
- May 26, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 26, 1955?
- How old is someone born on May 26, 1955?
- May 26, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 26, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- May 26, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 26, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 26, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 26, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on May 26, 1955?
What day of the week was May 26, 1955?
May 26, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 146th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1955 can also be written as 5/26/1955 in the US and as 26/5/1955 in UK and Europe.
May 26, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1955:
- 7th heaven opens at anta theater nyc for 44 performances
- Khrushchev arrives in belgrade
- Conservatives win british parliamentary election.
May 26, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 26, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 26, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Goat 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 26th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 26, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1955 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 26, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:36 am and setting at 12:36 am.
The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.
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Who was born on May 26, 1955?
Famous people born on May 26, 1955:
- Masaharu Morimoto
Japanese-american chef.
- Paul Stoddart
Australian businessman.
- Wesley Walker
American football player and educator.
- Candace L Collins
Dupo, illinois -- playmate (dec, 1979).
- Connie Sellecca
Actress.
- Adam Curtis
- Janusz Śniadek
- John Thain
- Emanuele Basile
- Julio Miravalls
Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:
![Lauryn Hill]()
Lauryn HillLauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.
![Helena Bonham Carter]()
Helena Bonham CarterHelena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...
![Pam Grier]()
Pam GrierPam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.
![Corinne Le Poulain]()
Corinne Le PoulainFrench actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.
![James Arness]()
James ArnessAmerican actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Peggy Lee]()
Peggy LeeAmerican singer, songwriter and arranger.
![Elisabeth Harnois]()
Elisabeth HarnoisAmerican actress.
![Margaret Colin]()
Margaret ColinActress (independence day: three men & a baby).
![Nicki Aycox]()
Nicki AycoxNicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.
How old is someone born on May 26, 1955?
Someone born on May 26, 1955 is:
69 years and 10 days old,
or 828 months and 10 days old,
or 3601 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25213 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1955?
There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 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 26, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 26, 1955.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
May 26, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 26, 1955:
- Alberto Ascari
Italian motor racer, world motor champion 1952-53.
- Maurizio Maraviglia
What famous deaths happened on May 26th?
Famous deaths on May 26th:
![Ray Liotta]()
Ray LiottaAmerican actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.
![Art Linkletter]()
Art LinkletterCanadian entertainer.
![Sharon Lynn]()
Sharon LynnActress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.
![George Brent]()
George BrentActor (baby face.
![Jean Constantin]()
Jean ConstantinFrench singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.
- Cybele
Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.
- Phinneas Newborn
Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.
- Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament who is most famous for the detailed diary he kept for a decade,...
- Zeki Velidi Togan
Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.
- Fount Haines
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
May 26, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 26, 1955:
- Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
- Georgia - National Day
- Poland - Mother's Day
- Australia - National Sorry Day
Saints celebrated on May 26, 1955:
- Saint Germain of Paris
- Saint William of Aquitaine
- Saint Simitrius
- Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
- Saint Lambert (d.1154)
- Saint Berenger (died 1093)
May 26, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 26, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Eddie Fisher - Heart
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
May 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 26, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
- Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
May 26, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 26, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 26, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 26, 1955 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Front Row Center
Release year: 1955
May 26, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 26, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
My Several Worlds
By: Pearl S. Buck
This is Pearl S. Buck's extraordinary, eventful and personal story. She was the first American woman to win Nobel Prize for Literature.
How To Live 365 Days A Year
By: John A. Schindler
How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.
Love Is Eternal
By: Irving Stone
A young, politically-minded woman and an awkward lawyer married and became President and First Lady.
A Man Called Peter
By: Catherine Marshall
Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"
Who was the US President on May 26, 1955?
On May 26, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1955?
On May 26, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 26, 1955?
On May 26, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 26th?
May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
- 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
- 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.
What happened in 1955?
1955 was filled with very interesting events such as
- WBBJ TV channel 7 in Jackson, TN (ABC) begins broadcasting
- Catch a Star opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 23 performances
- J van Tilburg appointed Governor of Suriname
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What was the calendar for May 1955?
May 1955 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.
