Wednesday May 15, 1957: on this day

May 15, 1957 was the 135th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 15, 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 15, 1957, who was born and died on May 15, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. All Shook Up by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. A Face in the Crowd, directed by Elia Kazan), TV series (e.g. Sara Crewe) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1957?


May 15, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 135th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1957 can also be written as 5/15/1957 in the US and as 15/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1957: What happened on that day?


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May 15, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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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, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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May 15, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:59 pm and setting at 07:51 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1957.

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Who was born on May 15, 1957?


Famous people born on May 15, 1957:

  • Clark Davis

    Canadian champion wrestler, representing canada at 1984 los angeles olympics.

  • Kevin Von Erich

    American wrestler and football player.

  • Meg Gardiner

    American-english author and academic.

  • Juan José Ibarretxe

    Spanish politician.

  • Jean

    Luxembourgian prince, the second son of jean, grand duke of luxembourg and princess joséphine-charlotte of belgium.

  • Margaretha

    Luxembourgian and liechtenstein princess, the fourth child and second daughter of grand duke jean of luxembourg and princess joséphine...

  • Giovanni di Lussemburgo
  • Margaretha di Lussemburgo
  • Maggie Crane
  • Vincenzo Onorato
  • Isa Gallinelli
  • Norbert Növényi
  • Víctor Chacón
  • Luigi Gozzoli

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    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. Frank Baum

    L.

  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Ayub Khan
    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

    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
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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May 15, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 10 months old,

or 802 months and 4 days old,

or 3487 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24415 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 1957.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1957?

There are 57 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, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 15, 1957.

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May 15, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1957:

  • Dick Irvin

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 1957).

  • Keith Andrews

    American race car driver (b. 1920).

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    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
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Tomio Hara

    Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher.

  • Ahmeer Al-Farsi

    Renowned diplomat who played a key role in peace negotiations in the Middle East.

  • Kazimir Malevich

    Renowned Russian avant-garde artist known for founding the Suprematist movement.

  • Evella Dickinson

    Evella Dickinson was an American poet known for her innovative use of form and her exploration of themes such as death, nature, and the...

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May 15, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1957:

  • 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, 1957:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise
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May 15, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 15, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 15, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Little Darlin'
  3. - Round And Round
  4. - Gone
  5. - Come Go With Me

May 15, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 15, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. 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 15, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Face in the Crowd

A Face in the Crowd

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau

Country: United States of America

Love in the Afternoon

Love in the Afternoon

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Gary Cooper, Audrey Hepburn, Maurice Chevalier, John McGiver

Country: United States of America

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Release year: 1957

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Jo Van Fleet

Country: United States of America

The D.I.

The D.I.

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Jack Webb

Starring: Jack Webb, Don Dubbins, Jackie Loughery, Lin McCarthy

The Wayward Bus

The Wayward Bus

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Victor Vicas

Starring: Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Dan Dailey, Rick Jason

May 15, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 15, 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 15, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 15, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Blue Camellia by Frances Parkinson Keyes

Blue Camellia

By:

SIZE: 5 1/2x8 1/2 (approximately). PAGES: 432 pages. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: First Edition assumed with none stated. JULIAN MESSNER NY 1957.

The Innocent Ambassadors by Philip Wylie

The Innocent Ambassadors

By:

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The Black Obelisk by Erich Maria Remarque

The Black Obelisk

By:

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 Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

By:

The story of the nun

The Towers Of Trebizond by Rose Macaulay

The Towers Of Trebizond

By:

The New York Times hailed it as "an absolute delight, the most brilliantly witty and charming novel I have ever read since I don't recall when."

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Who was the US President on May 15, 1957?

On May 15, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1957?

On May 15, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1957?

On May 15, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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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.

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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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