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May 02, 1956 was the 123rd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 02, 1956 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, 1956, who was born and died on May 02, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1956, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Good-bye, My Lady, directed by William A. Wellman), TV series (e.g. Lui E Lei) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 02, 1956?
- May 02, 1956: What happened on that day?
- May 02, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 02, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 02, 1956?
- May 02, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 02, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- May 02, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 02, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- May 02, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 02, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 02, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 02, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on May 02, 1956?
What day of the week was May 02, 1956?
May 02, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 02, 1956 can also be written as 5/2/1956 in the US and as 2/5/1956 in UK and Europe.
May 02, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 02, 1956:
- Us lab detects high-temperature microwave radiation from venus.
- Us methodist church disallows race separation.
- The united methodist church in america decides at its general conference to grant women full ordained clergy status. it also calls for an end to racial segregation in the denomination.
- Austria and israel form diplomatic relations.
- The constitutional union between indonesia and the netherlands is dissolved.
- John osborne's ''look back in anger'' opens at the royal court theatre, london, changing the scope of theatrical and other forms of drama in the uk.
May 02, 1956: 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, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 02, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 02, 1956 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 1956 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, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:24 am and setting at 12:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.
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Who was born on May 02, 1956?
Famous people born on May 02, 1956:
- Régis Labeaume
Canadian politician and businessman 41st mayor quebec city.
- Alfonso Rojo
Political commentator and journalist.
- Yasushi Akimoto
Japanese producer and songwriter.
- Amir Mokri
Iranian-born american cinematographer.
- Roger McNamee
Businessman.
- Marie-France Godard
She was a french family member and possible victim of uxoricide.
- David Rhodes
English guitarist.
- Paola Frassinetti
- Mike Robinson
- Walter Calloni
- Sibi Malayil
- Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
- Vasile Pușcașu
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, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 11 months old,
or 815 months and 17 days old,
or 3546 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24824 days old,
if you were born on May 02, 1956.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, 1956?
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, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 02, 1956.
May 02, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 02, 1956:
- Violet Gibson
Violet Gibson attempted to assassinate Benito Mussolini in 1926.
- Thure Sjöstedt
- Severino Taddei
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, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 02, 1956:
- 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, 1956:
- World Tuna Day
Saints celebrated on May 02, 1956:
- Saint Zoe
- Saint Mafalda
- Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
- Saint Germanus
- Saints Exuperius and Zoe
- Saint Boris
- Saint Athanasius
- saint tsar Boris
May 02, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 02, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
May 02, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 02, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
- Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
- Teresa Brewer - A Tear Fell
- Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
- Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball
May 02, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 02, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Good-bye, My Lady
Release year: 1956
Directed by: William A. Wellman
Starring: Walter Brennan, Phil Harris, Brandon De Wilde, Sidney Poitier
The Harder They Fall
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane
Country: United States of America
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda de Banzie, Bernard Miles
Country: United States of America
The Scarlet Hour
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Carol Ohmart, Tom Tryon, Jody Lawrance, James Gregory
The Last Hunt
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Robert Taylor, Stewart Granger, Lloyd Nolan, Debra Paget
May 02, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 02, 1956 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Lui e lei
Release year: 1956
Scaramouche
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Sidney
Double Cross
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Armand Gazarian
The Gabby Hayes Show
Release year: 1956
Yakity Yak
Release year: 1956
May 02, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 02, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Night To Remember
By: Walter Lord
A Night to Remember is the classic, minute-by-minute account about the sinking and rescue of the Titanic. First published in 1955, A Night to Remember has remained a timeless classic.
The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
By: Sloan Wilson
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.
The Dead Sea Scrolls
By: Millar Burrows
February 1957, The Viking Press HB. 10th printing. Millar Burrows from Yale University led the discovery and discussion of the Dead Sea Scrolls in an accessible volume.
Imperial Woman
By: Pearl S. Buck
The fictionalized biography of Ci-xi, the last Empress of China, Imperial Woman, is based on her life as a concubine to the Xianfeng Emperor. He died in his role as the de facto head.
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.
Who was the US President on May 02, 1956?
On May 02, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1956?
On May 02, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 02, 1956?
On May 02, 1956 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 1956?
1956 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Elvis Presley records his version of Blue Suede Shoes
- KRMA TV channel 6 in Denver, CO (PBS) begins broadcasting
- KTXS TV channel 12 in Sweetwater-Abilene, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for May 1956?
May 1956 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.
