Monday May 06, 1957: on this day

May 06, 1957 was the 126th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 06, 1957 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, 1957, who was born and died on May 06, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. All Shook Up by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. China Gate, directed by Samuel Fuller), TV series (e.g. Sara Crewe) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 1957?


May 06, 1957 was a Monday and it was the 126th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1957 can also be written as 5/6/1957 in the US and as 6/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 1957: What happened on that day?


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May 06, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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May 06, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 1957 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 1957 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, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:58 am and setting at 01:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1957.

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Who was born on May 06, 1957?


Famous people born on May 06, 1957:

  • 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?.

  • Jean-Pierre Bouvier

    French climber, instructor in climbing, who as a french climber, made the first ascent to chimpanzodrome (7c+), in saussois, in 1981.

  • John Ortberg

    Clergyman.

  • Jean-Claude Billard

    French race horse trainer.

  • Luciano Liboni
  • Tom Cousineau

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • 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.

  • Dana Hill
    Dana Hill

    Actress (vacation), is killed at 32.

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May 06, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 10 months old,

or 802 months and 13 days old,

or 3489 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24424 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 1957.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1957?

There are 48 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, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 06, 1957.

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May 06, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 1957:

  • Lucio Tasca

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.

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

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

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

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

  • 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.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

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

  • Fairley Mowat

    Renowned Canadian author known for his works on nature and wildlife.

  • Alphus Kelley

    Legendary football player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

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May 06, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 1957:

  • 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, 1957:

  • 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, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 06, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 06, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Little Darlin'
  3. - Round And Round
  4. - Gone
  5. - Party Doll

May 06, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 06, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Butterfly
  2. - Rock-A-Billy
  3. - Cumberland Gap
  4. - When I Fall In Love
  5. - The Banana Boat Song

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May 06, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

China Gate

China Gate

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Gene Barry, Angie Dickinson, Nat 'King' Cole, Paul Dubov

The Oklahoman

The Oklahoman

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Francis D. Lyon

Starring: Joel McCrea, Barbara Hale, Brad Dexter, Gloria Talbott

Desk Set

Desk Set

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young, Joan Blondell

Country: United States of America

This Could Be the Night

This Could Be the Night

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Jean Simmons, Paul Douglas, Anthony Franciosa, Julie Wilson

Designing Woman

Designing Woman

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Gregory Peck, Lauren Bacall, Dolores Gray, Sam Levene

May 06, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 1957 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Sara Crewe

Sara Crewe

Release year: 1957

Leave It to Beaver

Leave It to Beaver

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Andy Cadiff

Living It Up

Living It Up

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Antonio Cuadri

Let's Dance

Let's Dance

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

Tales of Wells Fargo

Tales of Wells Fargo

Release year: 1957

May 06, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 06, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Day Of Infamy by Walter Lord

Day Of Infamy

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Special 60th anniversary edition by the author of A Night to Remember, a bestselling re-creation that reveals the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor.

The Lion And The Throne by Catherine Drinker Bowen

The Lion And The Throne

By:

Sir Edward Coke was probably the most prominent jurist during Queen Elizabeth's reign and King James's reign. This is because he was the primary author of the Petition of Right.

Stay Alive All Your Life by Norman Vincent Peale

Stay Alive All Your Life

By:

"Those who have received assistance from The Power of Positive Thinking can find further guidance in these pages to help them live a more creative and dynamic life."

This Hallowed Ground by Bruce Catton

This Hallowed Ground

By:

Bruce Catton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, first published the classic Civil War account in 1955. It captures both the dramatic scope of the epic struggle and intimate experience of that epic struggle all in one volume.

As France Goes by David Schoenbrun

As France Goes

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Who was the US President on May 06, 1957?

On May 06, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1957?

On May 06, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 1957?

On May 06, 1957 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 1957?

1957 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Blondie situation comedy premieres on NBC TV
  • Elvis Presley makes his 7th and final appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
  • Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper Truth

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What was the calendar for May 1957?

May 1957 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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Monday May 6, 1957