Saturday May 11, 1957: on this day

May 11, 1957 was the 131st day of the year 1957, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 11, 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 11, 1957, who was born and died on May 11, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 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 11th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 11, 1957?


May 11, 1957 was a Saturday and it was the 131st day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1957 can also be written as 5/11/1957 in the US and as 11/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 1957: What happened on that day?


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May 11, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 11, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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May 11, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:47 pm and setting at 04:41 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 11, 1957?


Famous people born on May 11, 1957:

  • Fanny Cottençon

    French actress.

  • Hawk

    Known for his time in WWE and WCW.

  • Sid Vicious

    English singer and bass player (b. 1957).

  • Mike Nesbitt

    Northern irish politician and journalist.

  • Luca Urbani in Rome

    Italy; md/astronaut (sts 78-alternate).

  • Peter North

    Canadian pornographic actor.

  • Giuseppe Sabbatini
  • Jean-François Dérec

Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

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May 11, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 10 months old,

or 802 months and 8 days old,

or 3488 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24419 days old,

if you were born on May 11, 1957.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1957?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 11, 1957.

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May 11, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

  • Ceferino Namuncurá

    Argentinian religious leader and candidate for sainthood.

  • Milcah Mitchell

    Renowned botanist who specialized in plant genetics.

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May 11, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 1957:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 1957:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 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 11, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 11, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 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 11, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 11, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 11, 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 11, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 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 11, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 11, 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 11, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Black Obelisk by Erich Maria Remarque

The Black Obelisk

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The Black Obelisk, by the same author as All Quiet on The Western Front, is a classic novel about the troubled aftermath of World War I in Germany.

The Bridge At Andau by James A. Michener

The Bridge At Andau

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The Bridge at Andau is James A. Michener at its most compelling. His classic nonfiction account about a doomed uprising in the 1930s is as compelling and memorable as any of his novels.

The Crisis Of The Old Order by Arthur Schlesinger

The Crisis Of The Old Order

By:

The Populist Movement in the 1890's was the source of the main currents of thought, and action that reached a climax during the Franklin Roosevelt era.

The Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

By:

The story of the nun

This Hallowed Ground by Bruce Catton

This Hallowed Ground

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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.

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Who was the US President on May 11, 1957?

On May 11, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1957?

On May 11, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 1957?

On May 11, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.

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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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