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see horoscope and birth chart for May 12, 1955What happened on Thursday May 12, 1955?
About May 12th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: Chicago Cubs pitcher Sam Jones becomes the first African American player to pitch a no-hitter in Major League Baseball, breaking racial barriers in professional sports.
- Day of the week: May 12th, 1955 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
More about May 12th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on May 12th, 1955.
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May 12, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 12, 1955:
- Sam Jones Makes History with No-Hitter Chicago Cubs pitcher Sam Jones becomes the first African American player to pitch a no-hitter in Major League Baseball, breaking racial barriers in professional sports.
- Singapore Labor Unrest Escalates Nineteen days after bus workers initiated a strike, violent rioting erupts in Singapore, significantly disrupting the city-state's political landscape and challenging its path to independence.
- Manhattan's Elevated Train Era Ends The Third Avenue Elevated train completes its final route between Chatham Square in Manhattan and East 149th Street in the Bronx, marking the conclusion of elevated train service in Manhattan and symbolizing the city's evolving transportation infrastructure.
May 12, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 12, 1955?
May 12, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 12, 1955 can also be written as 5/12/1955 in the US and as 12/5/1955 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 12, 1955?
Famous people born on May 12, 1955:
- Kix Brooks
Renowned country music artist, one half of the legendary duo Brooks & Dunn, who significantly influenced the country music landscape in the...
- William P. Young
Bestselling author known for his inspirational novel 'The Shack', which became a global phenomenon and sparked significant discussions about...
May 12, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 12, 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 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Four Aces - Melody Of Love
May 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
- Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
- Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
May 12, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.
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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, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 12, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 12, 1955 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:10 am and setting at 11:04 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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Your place in the Universe on May 12, 1955
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Someone born on May 12, 1955 is:
69 years 11 months old,
or 839 months and 21 days old,
or 3651 weeks and 2 days old,
or 25559 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1955?
There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 12th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 12, 1955.
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