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May 04, 1955 was the 124th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 04, 1955 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 04, 1955, who was born and died on May 04, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 04, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Blossom Fell by Nat King Cole), movies (e.g. Kiss Me Deadly, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. Off The Record) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 4th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 04, 1955?
- May 04, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 04, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 04, 1955?
- May 04, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 04, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- May 04, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 04, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- May 04, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 04, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 04, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 04, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 04, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on May 04, 1955?
What day of the week was May 04, 1955?
May 04, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 124th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 04, 1955 can also be written as 5/4/1955 in the US and as 4/5/1955 in UK and Europe.
May 04, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.
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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 04, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 4th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 04, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 04, 1955 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 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 04, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:04 pm and setting at 04:47 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.
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Who was born on May 04, 1955?
Famous people born on May 04, 1955:
- Avram Grant
Israeli football manager.
- Robert Ellis Orrall
American singer.
- Lars Sandberg
- Lynne Spears
- Giovanni Procacci
- Mihaela Runceanu
- Pankaj Naram
- Elke Sehmisch
- Efe Aydan
- Benedikt Jóhannesson
- Alberto Martelli
Whose famous birthday is on May 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 4th:
![Audrey Hepburn]()
Audrey HepburnBelgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.
![Rob Brydon]()
Rob BrydonRob brydon is a welsh actor and comedian known for his work in television and film, including his role in the sitcom gavin & stacey.
![Hosni Mubarak]()
Hosni MubarakEgyptian leader, president and military commander.
![Lance Bass]()
Lance BassAmerican pop singer, dancer and actor.
![Randy Travis]()
Randy TravisAmerican country-western singer, who has received every award in his industry.
![Jackie Jackson]()
Jackie JacksonAmerican musician and singer (the jackson 5).
![Paul Gleason]()
Paul GleasonAmerican actor (b. 1939).
![Richard Jenkins]()
Richard JenkinsAmerican actor.
![Eric Sykes]()
Eric SykesEnglish actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).
![Alexander Gould]()
Alexander GouldAmerican actor.
May 04, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 11 months old,
or 827 months and 15 days old,
or 3598 weeks and 2 days old,
or 25188 days old,
if you were born on May 04, 1955.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 04, 1955?
There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 04, 1955.
May 04, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 04, 1955:
- George Enescu
Romanian pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1881).
- Louis Breguet
French industrialist and aviator, he was a pioneer pilot and the inventor of the gyroplane.
- Edward Martindel
- Louis Charles Breguet
What famous deaths happened on May 4th?
Famous deaths on May 4th:
![Dom DeLuise]()
Dom DeLuiseDom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...
![Diana Dors]()
Diana DorsBritish actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.
![Moe Howard]()
Moe HowardAmerican actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1897).
![Cathryn Damon]()
Cathryn DamonAmerican actress mary campbell - soap, who was born in 1930, dies at 56.
![Anita Stewart]()
Anita StewartAmerican actress and producer (d. 1961).
- Jozeph Tito
Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving as the leader of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death.
- Josip Broz Tito
Former President of Yugoslavia.
- Eddith Nesbit
Known for her children's literature, including 'The Railway Children'.
- Carless Brooks
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
- Kano Jigoro
Founder of the martial art of judo and the first president of the Kodokan Judo Institute.
May 04, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 04, 1955:
- Star Wars day, "May the 4th be with you" pun on "May the force be with you"
- Republic of China - Literary Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
- International Firefighters' Day.
- People's Republic of China - Youth Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
- Blessed Catherine of Park
- The Netherlands - Remembrance of the Dead.
Saints celebrated on May 04, 1955:
- Saint Ladislaus of Gielnow
- Saint Judas Cyriacus
- Saint Florian
- Saint Godehard
- Saint Monica of Hippo (d. 387)
- Saint Ethelred
- Saint Silvianus
- Saint Titianus
- Saint Willerik
- Saint John Houghton, Saint Robert Lawrence, Saint Augustine Webster, Saint Richard Reynolds, and Saint John Hale; all put to death in 1535.
May 04, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 04, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 04, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 1955 was A Blossom Fell by Nat King Cole, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 04, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 04, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nat King Cole - A Blossom Fell
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Four Aces - Melody Of Love
May 04, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 04, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 04, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 04, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. 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 04, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 04, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Kiss Me Deadly
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Juano Hernandez
Country: United States of America
Bride of the Monster
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Edward D. Wood Jr.
Starring: Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson, Tony McCoy, Loretta King
Country: United States of America
Santa Fe Passage
Release year: 1955
Directed by: William Witney
Starring: John Payne, Faith Domergue, Rod Cameron, Slim Pickens
Daddy Long Legs
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jean Negulesco
Starring: Fred Astaire, Leslie Caron, Terry Moore, Thelma Ritter
Country: United States of America
La vida no vale nada
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Rogelio A. González
Starring: Pedro Infante, Rosario Granados, Domingo Soler, Magda Guzmán
May 04, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 04, 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:
Off the Record
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Alberto Triana
Science Fiction Theatre
Release year: 1955
Directed by: n/a
Starring: Truman Bradley
Country: United States of America
Sam and Friends
Release year: 1955
Starring: Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog
Country: United States of America
Schipper naast Mathilde
Release year: 1955
May 04, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 04, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Essays In The Public Philosophy
By: Walter Lippmann
Politics. First edition. The blue cloth covers are rubbed at the corners and spine ends. There is a faint glass ring on one side. Pages toned, interior clean and tight.
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!"
The View From Pompey'S Head
By: Hamilton Basso
Sweet, peaceful -- beautiful old Pompey's Head in South Carolina. Anson Page thought that he would end his life without it. After fifteen years as a Manhattan lawyer for a large publishing company, he returns to his hometown to solve …
Love Is Eternal
By: Irving Stone
A young, politically-minded woman and an awkward lawyer married and became President and First Lady.
Run Silent, Run Deep
By: Edward L. Beach
This is the story of the silent serviceaEUR", the submarine crews that destroyed the Japanese merchant ship. It is a narrative tale with drama and intimacy, telling the story of two strong-headed men. Their loves, their jealousies and their fates …
Who was the US President on May 04, 1955?
On May 04, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 04, 1955?
On May 04, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 04, 1955?
On May 04, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 4th?
May 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:
- 2019 - At least nine people are killed in an attack on the forces loyal to field marshal khalifa haitar in sabha (libya), by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. isil claims responsibility.
- 2018 - (el pais) basque conflict: eta's final act of dissolution takes place in cambo-les-bains france. in the presence of jonathan powell, gerry adams and brian currin, eta is represented by politicians like brian currin, brian currin, cuauhtemoc carenas, brian currin, and brian currin. (el pais). mariano rajoy, the spanish prime minister, reminds a crowd about the 853 victims and reaffirms his resolve to end the 60-year-old eta violence.
- 2017 - 2017 venezuelan protests - a student is shot to death in el tigre during gunfire. this brings the total number of deaths in protests against nicolas maduro to 37.
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.
