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May 12, 1951 was the 132nd day of the year 1951, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 12, 1951 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 12, 1951, who was born and died on May 12, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Old Soldiers Never Die by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Sealed Cargo, directed by Alfred L. Werker), TV series (e.g. Open Door) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 12, 1951?
- May 12, 1951: What happened on that day?
- May 12, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 12, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 12, 1951?
- May 12, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 12, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
- May 12, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 12, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
- May 12, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 12, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 12, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 12, 1951?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1951?
- Who was the Pope on May 12, 1951?
What day of the week was May 12, 1951?
May 12, 1951 was a Saturday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 12, 1951 can also be written as 5/12/1951 in the US and as 12/5/1951 in UK and Europe.
May 12, 1951: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 12, 1951:
- 1st h bomb test, on enewetak atoll
- First hydrogen bomb test, on enewetak atoll.
May 12, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 12th, 1951 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 12, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 12, 1951 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 1951 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 12, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:36 am and setting at 01:45 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1951 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1951.
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Who was born on May 12, 1951?
Famous people born on May 12, 1951:
- Eric Wauters
Belgian equestrian, who competed in the atlanta olympics 1996.
- George Karl
American basketball head coach, supersonics.
- Olivier Lejeune
Olivier lejeune is a french comedian known for his work in theater and television.
- Gunnar Larrson
Sweden -- 200m / 400m swimmer (1972 olympics - gold medalist).
- Giuseppe Cremagnani
Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:
![Emilio Estevez]()
Emilio EstevezEmilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.
![Rami Malek]()
Rami MalekRami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.
![Ving Rhames]()
Ving RhamesVing rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.
![Katharine Hepburn]()
Katharine HepburnAmerican actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.
![George Carlin]()
George CarlinAmerican comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
![Gabriel Byrne]()
Gabriel ByrneIrish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.
![Burt Bacharach]()
Burt BacharachAmerican composer and pianist of popular music.
![Jason Biggs]()
Jason BiggsHe was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...
![Malin Akerman]()
Malin AkermanSwedish-canadian model and actress.
![Catherine Tate]()
Catherine TateEnglish actor, comedian, and writer.
May 12, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 72 years 11 months old,
or 875 months and 7 days old,
or 3805 weeks and 6 days old,
or 26641 days old,
if you were born on May 12, 1951.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 12, 1951?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1951?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 12, 1951.
May 12, 1951: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 12, 1951:
- Oscar DePriest
American politician (representative-democrat-illinois), dies at age 80.
- Vasilij Vanin
- Egon von Waldstätten
What famous deaths happened on May 12th?
Famous deaths on May 12th:
![Robert Reed]()
Robert ReedAmerican actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
![Monica Zetterlund]()
Monica ZetterlundSwedish singer and actress (born 1937).
![Louis Calhern]()
Louis CalhernAmerican actor and singer (d. 1956).
![Cornell Borchers]()
Cornell BorchersGermany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).
![Lillian Roth]()
Lillian RothActress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).
![Elisabeth Bergner]()
Elisabeth BergnerGerman actress (b. 1897).
- Johnye Russell
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Jozeph Pilsudski
Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.
- Nillie Sachs
German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Solita Solano
Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
May 12, 1951: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 12, 1951:
- Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
- International Nurses Day
- Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Blessed Imelda
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus
Observances on May 12, 1951:
- International Day of Plant Health [FAO]
Saints celebrated on May 12, 1951:
- Saint Epiphanius
- Saint Domitilla
- Saint Modoald
- Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
- Saint Joan of Portugal
May 12, 1951: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 12, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 12, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1951 was Old Soldiers Never Die by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
May 12, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Old Soldiers Never Die
- Percy Faith & His Orchestra (Vocal Burl Ives) - On Top of Old Smoky
- Frankie Laine - Rose, Rose, I Love You
May 12, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 12, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Sealed Cargo
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Alfred L. Werker
Starring: Dana Andrews, Carla Balenda, Claude Rains, Philip Dorn
Along the Great Divide
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Raoul Walsh
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Virginia Mayo, John Agar, Walter Brennan
Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Crane Wilbur
Starring: Steve Cochran, David Brian, Philip Carey, Ted de Corsia
On the Riviera
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Walter Lang
Starring: Danny Kaye, Gene Tierney, Corinne Calvet, Marcel Dalio
One Wild Oat
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Charles Saunders
Starring: Robertson Hare, Stanley Holloway, Vera Pearce, Andrew Crawford
May 12, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 12, 1951 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Open Door
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Florenc Papas
Treasure Island
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Yevgeni Fridman
Not for Publication
Release year: 1951
Directed by: Paul Bartel
Once Upon a Tune
Release year: 1951
Circuit Rider
Release year: 1951
May 12, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 12, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Boswell'S London Journal
By: Frederick A. Pottle
James Boswell was twenty-two when he left Edinburgh for London in 1762. He kept a journal for nine months, which is a detailed account of his interactions with the people he met.
The Far Side Of Paradise
By: Arthur Mizener
The original F. Scott Fitzgerald biography was published in 1951, a decade after his death. It was widely praised for its sensitive and scholarly appraisal.
Judgement On Deltchev
By: Eric Ambler
BALKAN NIGHTMARE - Was Deltchev the hero the world thought he was, or the head of the Brotherhood underground organization?
Joy Street
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
A young girl from Beacon Hill is raised in a Brahmin family and falls in love with someone of a different background.
Who was the US President on May 12, 1951?
On May 12, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1951?
On May 12, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 12, 1951?
On May 12, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 12th?
May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
- 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
- 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.
What happened in 1951?
1951 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 9 Jewish Kremlin physicians exposed as British / US agents
- Pardon Our French closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 100 performances
- Life After Tomorrow, 1st film to receive an X rating, premieres
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What was the calendar for May 1951?
May 1951 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.
