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May 02, 1954 was the 122nd day of the year 1954, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 02, 1954 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 02, 1954, who was born and died on May 02, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Happy Wanderer by Frank Weir & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Johnny Guitar, directed by Nicholas Ray), TV series (e.g. Duffy'S Tavern) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 02, 1954?
- May 02, 1954: What happened on that day?
- May 02, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 02, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 02, 1954?
- May 02, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 02, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- May 02, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 02, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- May 02, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 02, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 02, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 02, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on May 02, 1954?
What day of the week was May 02, 1954?
May 02, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 02, 1954:
- Stan musial hits five homeruns in a doubleheader.
May 02, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd 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 02, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 02, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 02, 1954 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 02, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:17 am and setting at 09:27 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1954 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1954.
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Who was born on May 02, 1954?
Famous people born on May 02, 1954:
- Elliot Goldenthal
American composer and conductor.
- Dawn Primarolo
English politician.
- Stephen Venables
English mountaineer and author.
- Roberta Pedon
American glamour model (d. 1982).
- Angela Bofill
American singer songwriter.
- Joel Rosenberg
Author.
- Bulelani T Ngcuka
South african lawyer / leader (udf).
- Juan Carlos Álvarez
- Bianca Rossi
- Italo Reale
Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:
![Lesley Gore]()
Lesley GoreLesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.
![David Suchet]()
David SuchetDavid suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...
![Dwayne Johnson]()
Dwayne JohnsonCanadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.
![Christine Baranski]()
Christine BaranskiChristine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...
![Serge Reggiani]()
Serge ReggianiItalian/french singer and actor.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Mitzi Kapture]()
Mitzi KaptureMitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.
![Kay Panabaker]()
Kay PanabakerAmerican actress.
![Brian Aherne]()
Brian AherneBritish-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.
![Brian Tochi]()
Brian TochiAmerican actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.
May 02, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 11 months old,
or 839 months and 17 days old,
or 3650 weeks and 5 days old,
or 25555 days old,
if you were born on May 02, 1954.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1954?
There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 02, 1954.
May 02, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 02, 1954:
- Pauline de Cock-Manifarges
Singer, dies at 82.
- Artur Kejrans
What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?
Famous deaths on May 2nd:
![Maidie Norman]()
Maidie NormanMaidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.
![Oliver Reed]()
Oliver ReedBritish actor.
![Lynn Redgrave]()
Lynn RedgraveBritish-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...
![Caryl Chessman]()
Caryl ChessmanAmerican homicide.
![Michael Hordern]()
Michael HordernHertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).
![Gene Raymond]()
Gene RaymondNyc, new york -- actor.
![Efrem Zimbalist]()
Efrem ZimbalistJr.
- Vincenta Da Vinci
Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
- Leonardo da Vinci
One of the most diversely talented individuals in history, known for his iconic paintings, groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and...
May 02, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 02, 1954:
- Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
- Iran - Teacher's Day
- Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
- Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
- Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
- Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván
Observances on May 02, 1954:
- World Tuna Day
Saints celebrated on May 02, 1954:
- Saint Zoe
- Saint Mafalda
- Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
- Saint Germanus
- Saints Exuperius and Zoe
- Saint Boris
- Saint Athanasius
- saint tsar Boris
May 02, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 02, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 26th and May 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 02, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1954 was The Happy Wanderer by Frank Weir & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.
May 02, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 02, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Weir & His Orchestra - The Happy Wanderer
May 02, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.
May 02, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 02, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. 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 02, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 02, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Johnny Guitar
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Starring: Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden, Mercedes McCambridge, Scott Brady
Country: United States of America
Men of the Fighting Lady
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Andrew Marton
Starring: Van Johnson, Walter Pidgeon, Louis Calhern, Dewey Martin
The Miami Story
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Fred F. Sears
Starring: Barry Sullivan, Luther Adler, John Baer, Adele Jergens
Arrow in the Dust
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Lesley Selander
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Keith Larsen, Tom Tully
Elephant Walk
Release year: 1954
Directed by: William Dieterle
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Dana Andrews, Peter Finch, Abraham Sofaer
May 02, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 02, 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:
Duffy's Tavern
Release year: 1954
Love Story
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Running Wild
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Alex Ranarivelo
That's My Boy
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Sean Anders
Arena
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Jonah Loop
May 02, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 02, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Night Of The Hunter
By: Davis Grubb
This is the National Book Award-finalist bestseller that inspired Charles Laughton to create his expressionist horror masterpiece starring Robert Mitchum & Shelley Winters. Pearl Harper and John Harper are the only children being raised by their mother.
Rainbow On The Road
By: Esther Forbes
First printing in VG+ condition. Shelf wear to the spine and bottom of the boards. There are small bumps at the tips. The name is written in the upper right corner.
Fire In The Ashes
By: Theodore Harold White
This is America's epic adventure as the leader of the Western World.
The Conquest Of Everest
By: Sir John Hunt
This book is about climbing Mount Everest. It is a beautiful book that is bound especially for collectors who are looking for handsome editions to add to their library.
Who was the US President on May 02, 1954?
On May 02, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1954?
On May 02, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 02, 1954?
On May 02, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 2nd?
May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
- 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.
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.
