Thursday May 06, 1954: on this day

May 06, 1954 was the 126th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 06, 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 06, 1954, who was born and died on May 06, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy 'Bout Ya Baby by Crew-Cuts), movies (e.g. Jail Bait, directed by Edward D. Wood Jr.), TV series (e.g. Fast And Loose) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 1954?


May 06, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 126th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1954 can also be written as 5/6/1954 in the US and as 6/5/1954 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 1954:

  • Roger bannister runs the first sub-four minute mile.

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May 06, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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May 06, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 1954 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:56 am and setting at 12:27 am.

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 06, 1954?


Famous people born on May 06, 1954:

  • Caria Montero

    Caria Montero is a Spanish novelist known for her novels exploring social and political themes.

  • Tom Abernethy

    American basketball player.

  • Ain Lutsepp

    Estonian actor and politician.

  • Dora Bakoyannis

    Greek politician, 120th greek minister for foreign affairs.

  • Angela Hernández Nuñez

    Dominican author and poet.

  • Angela Nuñez

    Dominican poet and author.

  • Sergei Nikolayevich

    Tresvyatsky, russia; cosmonaut.

  • Ntora Mpakogiannī
  • Inge Bratteteig
  • Giovanni Rezza
  • Marie-Aude Murail

Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 11 months old,

or 839 months and 14 days old,

or 3650 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25552 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 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 06, 1954?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 06, 1954.

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May 06, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 1954:

  • Buryl Baty

    Known for his exceptional skills on the baseball field.

  • Bertie Forbes

    Bertie Forbes was the founder of Forbes magazine, a leading business publication.

  • B. C. Forbes
  • Cecilia di Meclemburgo-Schwerin
  • Amedeo Ugolini
  • Bertie Charles Forbes

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Shaeleigh Thoreau

    Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.

  • Weylyn Thoreau

    Weylyn Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden'.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

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May 06, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 1954:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 1954:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 06, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1954 was Crazy 'Bout Ya Baby by Crew-Cuts, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

May 06, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy 'Bout Ya Baby
  2. - The Happy Wanderer

May 06, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

May 06, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Secret Love
  2. - Such A Night
  3. - The Happy Wanderer
  4. - The Kid's Last Fight
  5. - Changing Partners

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May 06, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jail Bait

Jail Bait

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Edward D. Wood Jr.

Starring: Lyle Talbot, Dolores Fuller, Herbert Rawlinson, Steve Reeves

Johnny Guitar

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

Men of the Fighting Lady

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Andrew Marton

Starring: Van Johnson, Walter Pidgeon, Louis Calhern, Dewey Martin

The Miami Story

The Miami Story

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Fred F. Sears

Starring: Barry Sullivan, Luther Adler, John Baer, Adele Jergens

Arrow in the Dust

Arrow in the Dust

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Keith Larsen, Tom Tully

May 06, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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:

Fast and Loose

Fast and Loose

Release year: 1954

Duffy's Tavern

Duffy's Tavern

Release year: 1954

Love Story

Love Story

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Running Wild

Running Wild

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Alex Ranarivelo

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sean Anders

May 06, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 06, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Mind Alive by Harry Allen Overstreet and Bonaro W. Overstreet

The Mind Alive

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1954. First Edition. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 333 pages. 1 lb 6 oz. (Dark Green Hardcover, with gold lettering spine). The

The Conquest Of Everest by Sir John Hunt

The Conquest Of Everest

By:

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.

The Gipsy In The Parlour by Margery Sharp

The Gipsy In The Parlour

By:

Boston: Little, Brown & Company, 53. Book Club Edition, Hardbound, 8.5 inches tall, 249 pages. The Sylvesters are a race made up of black-haired, silent giants from Devonshire.

Seven Years In Tibet by Heinrich Harrer

Seven Years In Tibet

By:

This is the repackaging of an amazing adventure story about Tibet in the days before the Chinese Communist takeover.

Life Is Worth Living by Fulton J. Sheen

Life Is Worth Living

By:

Life Is Worth Living, a television series featuring Bishop Fulton Sheen, has been viewed by millions of people from all walks and every religion.

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Who was the US President on May 06, 1954?

On May 06, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1954?

On May 06, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 1954?

On May 06, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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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.

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