Saturday May 15, 1954: on this day
About May 15th, 1954, in brief:
- Historical events: KGLO (now KIMT) TV channel 3 in Mason City, IA (CBS) 1st broadcast
- Day of the week: May 15th, 1954 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Madhuri Dixit, L. Frank Baum
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 UK song: Secret Love by Doris Day
- Popular movie: Dial M for Murder directed by Alfred Hitchcock
More about May 15th, 1954? See below for more news and curiosities on May 15th, 1954.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 15, 1954?
- May 15, 1954: What happened on that day?
- May 15, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 15, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 15, 1954?
- May 15, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 15, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- May 15, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 15, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- May 15, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 15, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 15, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 15, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on May 15, 1954?
What day of the week was May 15, 1954?
May 15, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 135th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 15, 1954 can also be written as 5/15/1954 in the US and as 15/5/1954 in UK and Europe.
May 15, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 15, 1954:
- Kglo (now kimt) tv channel 3 in mason city, ia (cbs) 1st broadcast
- Latin union (unión latina) created by convention of madrid, member countries belong to the five romance languages: italian, french, spanish, portuguese and romanian.
- ''brown v. board of education'' (347 us 483 1954): the united states supreme court rules that segregated schools are unconstitutional.
- The petrov royal commission in australia begins its inquiry.
- Adnan menderes of dp forms the new government of turkey (21st government)
May 15, 1954: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 15, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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May 15, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 15, 1954 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 1954 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 15, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:20 pm and setting at 04:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1954 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1954.
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Get your map!Who was born on May 15, 1954?
Famous people born on May 15, 1954:
- Eliot Eisen
Eliot Eisen is an American politician who served as the 69th Governor of New York from 2007 to 2015.
- Lynda Hull
Noted poet known for her lyrical and evocative works.
- Diana Liverman
English-american academic and geographer.
- Caroline Thomson
English broadcaster and journalist.
- Bob Beauchemin in Winnipeg
Canada; golfer (west coast open-1982, 1983).
- Suzanne Basso
American murderer (d. 2014).
- Robert P Harrison
American thinker.
- Öner Kılıç
- Alessandro Nova
- Enrico De Pedis
- Walter Seiler
- Gianna Paola Scaffidi
- Dragomir Cioroslan
Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:
- Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...
- L. Frank Baum
L.
- Andy Murray
Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.
- James Mason
England, united kingdom -- actor.
- Ayub Khan
Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...
- Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.
- Madeleine Albright
Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.
- Ursula Thiess
German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.
- Chazz Palminteri
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
- Joseph Cotten
American actor on the radio, film and stage.
May 15, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 11 months old,
or 839 months and 23 days old,
or 3651 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25561 days old,
if you were born on May 15, 1954.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 15, 1954?
There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 15, 1954.
May 15, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 15, 1954:
- William March
American soldier and author (b. 1893).
- Carl Clewing
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Marta Sammartini
- Rose Ojeda i Creus
- Marmaduque Grove
What famous deaths happened on May 15th?
Famous deaths on May 15th:
- Bekim Fehmiu
Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.
- June Carter Cash
American singer and musician (born 1929).
- Fred Willard
Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.
- Gilbert Roland
Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.
- Wynne Gibson
Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).
- Andrew Duggan
Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.
- Tyrone Guthrie
British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).
- Chaselyn Dickinson
Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...
- Adalei Dickinson
Adalei Dickinson was a pioneering American poet known for her innovative and introspective style.
- Emily Dickinson
American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.
May 15, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 15, 1954:
- Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
- Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
- Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
- International day of climate changes.
- International conscientious objectors' day.
- Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
- United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
- International day of families.
- Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
- Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.
Saints celebrated on May 15, 1954:
- Saint Dymphna
- Saint Achillius
- Saint Gerebern
- Saint Isidore the Labourer
- Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
- Saint Reticius
- Saint Denise
May 15, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 15, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 15, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.
May 15, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Secret Love
- Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
- Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
- Frankie Laine - The Kid's Last Fight
- Kay Starr - Changing Partners
May 15, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 15, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 15, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 15, 1954 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
May 15, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 15, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on May 15, 1954?
On May 15, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1954?
On May 15, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 15, 1954?
On May 15, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 15th?
May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
- 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.
What happened in 1954?
1954 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ernest Blochs 4th string quartet, premieres
- Ivan Filin wins Berne marathon
- WSFA TV channel 12 in Montgomery, AL (NBC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for May 1954?
May 1954 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.