Friday May 27, 1955: on this day
About May 27th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: Red Buttons Show, last airs on NBC-TV
- Day of the week: May 27th, 1955 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Henry Kissinger, Christopher Lee
- 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 27th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on May 27th, 1955.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 27, 1955?
- May 27, 1955: What happened on that day?
- May 27, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 27, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 27, 1955?
- How old is someone born on May 27, 1955?
- May 27, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- May 27, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 27, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- May 27, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 27, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 27, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 27, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on May 27, 1955?
What day of the week was May 27, 1955?
May 27, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 27, 1955:
- Red buttons show, last airs on nbc-tv
- Boston red sox player norm zauchin gets ten rbis, beating washington senators 16-0.
May 27, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 27, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th 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 27, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 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 27th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 27, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 27, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 27, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:45 am and setting at 01:05 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 27, 1955?
Famous people born on May 27, 1955:
![Richard Schiff]()
Richard SchiffAmerican producer and director of actor.
- Abrham Verghese
Renowned physician and author known for his novel 'Cutting for Stone'.
- Eric Bischoff
American wrestler, manager, and producer.
- Ian Tracey
English conductor and organist.
- Bill Malley in Oakland
California, usa; nike golfer (1991 el paso open-30th).
- Masaharu Morimoto
Chef.
- René Martens
- Takashi Naito
- Gloria Piedimonte
- Hans-Joachim Geisler
- Dieter Lehnhoff
- Andy Cadiff
- Philippe Mousset
Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:
![Henry Kissinger]()
Henry KissingerGerman-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.
![Christopher Lee]()
Christopher LeeAmerican actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.
![Chris Colfer]()
Chris ColferChris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.
![Alain Souchon]()
Alain SouchonFrench pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.
![Joseph Fiennes]()
Joseph FiennesBritish actor.
![Paul Bettany]()
Paul BettanyPaul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...
![Vincent Price]()
Vincent PriceAmerican actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.
![Lily-Rose Depp]()
Lily-Rose DeppFrench-american actress and model.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Rachel Carson]()
Rachel CarsonAmerican marine biologist employed in the u.s.
How old is someone born on May 27, 1955?
Someone born on May 27, 1955 is:
68 years 11 months old,
or 827 months and 26 days old,
or 3599 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25199 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1955?
There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 27, 1955.
May 27, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 27, 1955:
- Fabio Cusin
- Aleksej Grigor'evič Rodin
What famous deaths happened on May 27th?
Famous deaths on May 27th:
![Jeff Conaway]()
Jeff ConawayAmerican actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".
![Jeffrey Hunter]()
Jeffrey HunterActor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.
![Paul Gleason]()
Paul GleasonAmerican actor (b. 1939).
![Bill Pertwee]()
Bill PertweeEnglish actor (b. 1926).
![Mary Philbin]()
Mary PhilbinAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Ruth McDevitt]()
Ruth McDevittActress (jo all in the family), died at 80.
- Maurice Richards
Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.
- Calvyn MacLeod
Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.
- Jozeph Roth
Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.
- Amun Nehru
Indian independence activist and political leader.
May 27, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 27, 1955:
- Eutropius
- Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
- Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
- Hildebert
- Pope John I
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
- Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
- Children's Day in Nigeria
Saints celebrated on May 27, 1955:
- Saint Julius the Veteran
May 27, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 27, 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 27, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 27, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 27, 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 27, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 27, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 27, 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 27, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 27, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 27, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 27, 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 27, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 27, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bottoms Up!
By: Cornelia Otis Skinner
Humor
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.
Why Johnny Can'T Read
By: Rudolf Franz Flesch
The U.S. Department of Education recommends this classic book on phonics. This book contains complete instructions and materials for teaching children how to read at home.
The Dinner Party
By: Gretchen Finletter
The Dinner Party
Something Of Value
By: Robert Ruark
The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.
Who was the US President on May 27, 1955?
On May 27, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1955?
On May 27, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 27, 1955?
On May 27, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 27th?
May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
- 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.
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.
