Thursday May 14, 1953: on this day

May 14, 1953 was the 134th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 14, 1953 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 14, 1953, who was born and died on May 14, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. April in Portugal by Vic Damone), movies (e.g. Stalag 17, directed by Billy Wilder), TV series (e.g. After Hours) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 14th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 14, 1953?


May 14, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 134th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1953 can also be written as 5/14/1953 in the US and as 14/5/1953 in UK and Europe.

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May 14, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 14, 1953:

  • Approximately 7,100 brewery workers in milwaukee perform a walkout, marking the start of the 1953 milwaukee brewery strike.

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May 14, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th 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 14, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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May 14, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 14, 1953 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 1953 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 14, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:16 am and setting at 10:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1953.

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Who was born on May 14, 1953?


Famous people born on May 14, 1953:

  • Norodom Sihamoni

    King of cambodia.

  • Tom Cochrane

    Canadian singer-songwriter/guitarist (red rider).

  • Hywel Williams

    Welsh politician.

  • John Rutsey

    Canadian drummer (rush) (d. 2008).

  • Bill Meek

    Upland, pennsylvania -- prone rifle (1996 olympics- 8th place).

  • Bill Meek in Upland

    Pennsylvania, usa; prone gun (olympics 1996).

  • Tom Cochrane in Toronto

    Ontario, canada; rock vocalist/guitarist (red rider).

  • Wim Mertens
  • Paul Shortino
  • Luciano Caravani

Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:

  • Miranda Cosgrove
    Miranda Cosgrove

    Miranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.

  • Robert Zemeckis
    Robert Zemeckis

    Robert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.

  • Waheeda Rehman
    Waheeda Rehman

    Waheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Sofia Coppola
    Sofia Coppola

    Sofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.

  • Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett

    Actress from australia.

  • Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel

    Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).

  • George Lucas
    George Lucas

    American filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.

  • Tim Roth
    Tim Roth

    British actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).

  • Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn

    American actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

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May 14, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 11 months old,

or 851 months and 6 days old,

or 3701 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25909 days old,

if you were born on May 14, 1953.

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 14, 1953?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 14, 1953.

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May 14, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 14, 1953:

  • Yasuo Kuniyoshi

    Japanese-american photographer and painter (d. 1953).

  • Arvid Rydman

What famous deaths happened on May 14th?

Famous deaths on May 14th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe

    American actor (b. 1948).

  • Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont

    American actor and director (d. 1982).

  • Enid Bennett
    Enid Bennett

    Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.

  • Billie Burke
    Billie Burke

    American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

  • Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado

    Nfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.

  • Doyle Brunson

    American poker player who has been playing professionally for more than 50 years.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 14th

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May 14, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 14, 1953:

  • St. Victor and Corona
  • St. Carthach the Younger
  • DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
  • Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Paraguay - Flag Day.
  • St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
  • St. Just
  • St. Engelmer
  • St. Vincent of Lerins

Observances on May 14, 1953:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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May 14, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 14, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 14, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1953 was April in Portugal by Vic Damone, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 14, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 14, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - April in Portugal
  2. - I'm Walking Behind You
  3. - The Moulin Rouge Theme (Where Is Your Heart)

May 14, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 14, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 14, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Believe
  2. - Pretend
  3. - Pretty Little Black Eyed Susie
  4. - Downhearted
  5. - Oh Happy Day

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May 14, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 14, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Stalag 17

Stalag 17

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss

Country: United States of America

It Came from Outer Space

It Came from Outer Space

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Jack Arnold

Starring: Richard Carlson, Barbara Rush, Charles Drake, Joe Sawyer

Country: United States of America

Dream Wife

Dream Wife

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Sidney Sheldon

Starring: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Walter Pidgeon, Betta St. John

Country: United States of America

Four Sided Triangle

Four Sided Triangle

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Barbara Payton, James Hayter, Stephen Murray, John Van Eyssen

Young Bess

Young Bess

Release year: 1953

Directed by: George Sidney

Starring: Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, Charles Laughton

Country: United States of America

May 14, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 14, 1953 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

After Hours

After Hours

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Thomas Lavoie

Strictly Personal

Strictly Personal

Release year: 1953

Both Sides

Both Sides

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Danielle Williamson

The Orchid Award

The Orchid Award

Release year: 1953

The Strawhatters

The Strawhatters

Release year: 1953

May 14, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 14, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The World And The West by Arnold Toynbee

The World And The West

By:

The West and the world

The Legendary Mizners by Alva Johnston

The Legendary Mizners

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Alva Johnston's delightful biography of Addison Mizner and Wilson Mizner provides a wonderful portrait of two.

The Colditz Story by P.R. Reid

The Colditz Story

By:

Colditz Story

Corpus Of Joe Bailey by Oakley Hall

Corpus Of Joe Bailey

By:

Corpus Of Joe Bailey by Oakley Hall. Viking Press 1953. Hardcover.

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on May 14, 1953?

On May 14, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1953?

On May 14, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 14, 1953?

On May 14, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 14th?

May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
  • 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.

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What happened in 1953?

1953 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ernest Blochs Suite Hebraique, premieres
  • WBRE TV channel 28 in Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA (NBC) 1st broadcast
  • NBA Baltimore Bullets begin a 32 game road losing streak

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What was the calendar for May 1953?

May 1953 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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