Monday May 09, 1955: on this day

May 09, 1955 was the 129th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 09, 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 09, 1955, who was born and died on May 09, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Dam Busters, directed by Michael Anderson), 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 9th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 09, 1955?


May 09, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 129th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1955 can also be written as 5/9/1955 in the US and as 9/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

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May 09, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 09, 1955:

  • German federal republic joins nato.
  • Sam and friends debuts on a local united states television channel, marking the first television appearance of both jim henson and what would become kermit the frog and the muppets.
  • Cold war: west germany joins nato.

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May 09, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th 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 09, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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May 09, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 09, 1955 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 08:09 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.

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Who was born on May 09, 1955?


Famous people born on May 09, 1955:

  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall

    Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.

  • Tatiana Moskalkova

    Russian politician and human rights ombudsman, serving as the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation.

  • Tad Coffin

    American equestrian, who became the first american rider in the three-day individual equestrian event during the 1976 olympic games.

  • Meles Zenawi

    Prime minister of ethiopia (d. 2012).

  • Anne Sofie von Otter

    Swedish soprano and actress.

  • Myra Blackwelder

    Lpga golfer.

  • Stephen Furst

    Actor.

  • Tim Holmes

    Artist.

  • Kevin Peter Hall in Pittsburgh

    Pennsylvania, usa; actor ("misfits of science").

  • René Van Den Broeck
  • Edmund Coffin
  • Györgyi Molnár
  • Gianpaolo Rossi
  • Boris Zrinski

Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:

  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo

    Noah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.

  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney

    Albert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson

    Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel

    After 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

  • John Corbett
    John Corbett

    John corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.

  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen

    American actress and model.

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    Actress (carry on behind carry on cleo).

  • Dana Perino
    Dana Perino

    American politician and journalist 27th white house press secretary.

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May 09, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 10 months old,

or 826 months and 19 days old,

or 3594 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25161 days old,

if you were born on May 09, 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 09, 1955?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 09, 1955.

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May 09, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 1955:

  • William Passmore
  • Antonio Renato Toniolo

What famous deaths happened on May 9th?

Famous deaths on May 9th:

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Alice Faye
    Alice Faye

    American actress and singer (d. 1998).

  • Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne

    Actress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.

  • Alan King
    Alan King

    American screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).

  • Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson

    American actress (d. 2015).

  • Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

    German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.

  • Elliett Grant Watson

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.

  • Elizabth Neuffer

    Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.

  • Niquita Burrell

    American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

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May 09, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 09, 1955:

  • Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
  • Our Lady of Flanders
  • Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
  • Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
  • European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".

Saints celebrated on May 09, 1955:

  • Saint Tudi
  • Saint Pachomius (died 346)
  • Saint Gerontius (died 501)
  • Saint Carolina
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May 09, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 09, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 9th and May 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 09, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 09, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 09, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Unchained Melody
  2. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  3. - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  4. - Melody Of Love

May 09, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 09, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 09, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stranger In Paradise
  2. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  3. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  4. - Earth Angel
  5. - Give Me Your Word

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May 09, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 09, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Dam Busters

The Dam Busters

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney

Country: United States of America

Kiss Me Deadly

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

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

Santa Fe Passage

Release year: 1955

Directed by: William Witney

Starring: John Payne, Faith Domergue, Rod Cameron, Slim Pickens

Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Fred Astaire, Leslie Caron, Terry Moore, Thelma Ritter

Country: United States of America

May 09, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 09, 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

Off the Record

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Alberto Triana

Science Fiction Theatre

Science Fiction Theatre

Release year: 1955

Directed by: n/a

Starring: Truman Bradley

Country: United States of America

The Ted Ray Show

The Ted Ray Show

Release year: 1955

Die flimmernde Leinwand

Die flimmernde Leinwand

Release year: 1955

May 09, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 09, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

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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.

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

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The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.

My Several Worlds by Pearl S. Buck

My Several Worlds

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This is Pearl S. Buck's extraordinary, eventful and personal story. She was the first American woman to win Nobel Prize for Literature.

Why Johnny Can'T Read by Rudolf Franz Flesch

Why Johnny Can'T Read

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The U.S. Department of Education recommends this classic book on phonics. This book contains complete instructions and materials for teaching children how to read at home.

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

By:

One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

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Who was the US President on May 09, 1955?

On May 09, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 1955?

On May 09, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 09, 1955?

On May 09, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 9th?

May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
  • 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.

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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.

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