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see horoscope and birth chart for May 06, 1953What happened on Wednesday May 06, 1953?
About May 6th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: German former Wehrmacht field marshal Erich von Manstein was freed from Allied captivity after serving part of his sentence for war crimes during World War II. Von Manstein, a prominent military strategist, had been convicted in 1949 for his role in the Eastern Front and actions against civilian populations.
- Day of the week: May 6th, 1953 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: I'm Walking Behind You by Eddie Fisher
- #1 UK song: I Believe by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg
More about May 6th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on May 6th, 1953.
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May 06, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 06, 1953:
- Erich von Manstein Released from Captivity German former Wehrmacht field marshal Erich von Manstein was freed from Allied captivity after serving part of his sentence for war crimes during World War II. Von Manstein, a prominent military strategist, had been convicted in 1949 for his role in the Eastern Front and actions against civilian populations.
- Bobo Holloman's No-Hitter in Major League Debut Cleveland Browns pitcher Bobo Holloman achieved a remarkable feat by throwing a no-hitter in his first major league start, defeating the Philadelphia Athletics 6-0. This extraordinary performance remains one of the most unique debuts in baseball history.
- Birth of Aleksandr Akimov Aleksandr Akimov, a Soviet engineer who would later become known for his involvement in nuclear engineering, was born on May 6, 1953. He would later play a significant role in Soviet technological developments.
May 06, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 06, 1953?
May 06, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 06, 1953 can also be written as 5/6/1953 in the US and as 6/5/1953 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 06, 1953?
Famous people born on May 06, 1953:
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Tony BlairTony Blair served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007, leading the Labour Party and implementing significant political...
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Lynn WhitfieldLynn Whitfield is an accomplished African American actress known for her powerful performances in biographical films and critically...
- Graeme Souness
Graeme Souness is a legendary Scottish footballer and football manager who had successful careers with Liverpool, Rangers, and the Scottish...
- Michelle Courchesne
Michelle Courchesne is a Canadian politician and urban planner who served as deputy premier of Quebec, contributing to the province's...
- Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger
May 06, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 06, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 4th and May 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 06, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1953 was I'm Walking Behind You by Eddie Fisher, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
- Eddie Fisher - I'm Walking Behind You
May 06, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- Nat 'King' Cole - Pretend
- Guy Mitchell - Pretty Little Black Eyed Susie
- Eddie Fisher - Downhearted
- Johnston Brothers - Oh Happy Day
May 06, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.
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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 06, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 06, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 06, 1953 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 1953 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 06, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 01:58 am and setting at 01:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1953.
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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 1953
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Someone born on May 06, 1953 is:
72 years and 8 days old,
or 864 months and 8 days old,
or 3758 weeks
or 26306 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1953?
There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 6th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 06, 1953.
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