Thursday May 15, 1958: on this day

May 15, 1958 was the 135th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 15, 1958 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, 1958, who was born and died on May 15, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Witch Doctor by David Seville), movies (e.g. No Time for Sergeants, directed by Mervyn LeRoy), TV series (e.g. Invitation To The Dance) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1958?


May 15, 1958 was a Thursday and it was the 135th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1958 can also be written as 5/15/1958 in the US and as 15/5/1958 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1958:

  • Ussr launches sputnik iii
  • The soviet union launches sputnik 3.
  • Mgm's ''gigi'' opens in new york city, beginning its run in the u.s. after being shown at the cannes film festival. the last of the great mgm musicals, it will become a huge critical and box office success and win nine academy awards including best picture. ''gigi'' is lerner and loewe's first musical written especially for film, and is deliberately written in a style evoking the team's ''my fair lady'', which was still playing on broadway at the time and could not be filmed yet.

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May 15, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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May 15, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1958 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 1958 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, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:55 am and setting at 06:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1958.

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Who was born on May 15, 1958?


Famous people born on May 15, 1958:

  • Rawn Simmons

    Legendary wrestler known for his strength and charisma.

  • Nemesis Brock

    Nemesis Brock was a professional wrestler known for his intense rivalries and dominant performances in the ring.

  • Hulan Wu

    Hulan Wu is a Chinese mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry and number theory.

  • Jason Graae

    American musical theater actor.

  • Ruth Marcus

    American journalist.

  • Francesco Miccichè
  • Giampiero Gloder
  • Giannīs Gkalitsios
  • John Longworth

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

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  • 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, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 11 months old,

or 791 months and 3 days old,

or 3440 weeks

or 24080 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 1958.

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, 1958?

There are 27 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, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 15, 1958.

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May 15, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1958:

  • Michael G the Boer

    Historian (harbor of amsterdam) dies at 91.

  • Hampton Del Ruth

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • Bekim Fehmiu
    Bekim Fehmiu

    Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    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.

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May 15, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1958:

  • 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, 1958:

  • 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, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 15, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1958 was Witch Doctor by David Seville, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 15, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Witch Doctor
  2. - All I Have To Do Is Dream
  3. - Twilight Time
  4. - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)
  5. - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck

May 15, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 15, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Who's Sorry Now
  2. - Whole Lotta Woman
  3. - A Wonderful Time Up There
  4. - Tom Hark
  5. - Lollipop

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May 15, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

No Time for Sergeants

No Time for Sergeants

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Andy Griffith, Myron McCormick, Nick Adams, Murray Hamilton

Country: United States of America

Smiley Gets a Gun

Smiley Gets a Gun

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Anthony Kimmins

Starring: Sybil Thorndike, Chips Rafferty, Keith Calvert, Bruce Archer

The Proud Rebel

The Proud Rebel

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Alan Ladd, Olivia de Havilland, Dean Jagger, David Ladd

The Key

The Key

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard, Oskar Homolka

The Bonnie Parker Story

The Bonnie Parker Story

Release year: 1958

Directed by: William Witney

Starring: Dorothy Provine, Jack Hogan, Richard Bakalyan, Joe Turkel

May 15, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 15, 1958 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Invitation to the Dance

Invitation to the Dance

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Gene Kelly

Little Women

Little Women

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Greta Gerwig

Make Me Laugh

Make Me Laugh

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Gary J. Coleman, James W. Hudson

Music Bingo

Music Bingo

Release year: 1958

May 15, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 15, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Inside Russia Today by John Gunther

Inside Russia Today

By:

Excellent hardcover. Good DJ. Pages are unmarked and clean. Pages have light shelf foxing/dust-dulling at the top edges. The covers show some shelf wear. Binding is strong, hinges tight.

The Greengage Summer by Rumer Godden

The Greengage Summer

By:

The faded elegance and beauty of Les Oeillets with its bullet-scarred staircase, serene garden, and high walls. Eliot, an Englishman who was the guardian for the children while their mother was ill.

Masters Of Deceit by J. Edgar Hoover

Masters Of Deceit

By:

J. Edgar Hoover examines the Communist movement within the United States.

The Great Democracies by Winston S. Churchill

The Great Democracies

By:

Churchill's ambitious fourth volume, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, is the fourth. It begins with the end of the Napoleonic Wars and ends with the Boer War of 19.

The Arctic Year by Peter Freuchen and Finn Salomonsen

The Arctic Year

By:

The book cover is showing signs of age. Pages are intact and clean.

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Who was the US President on May 15, 1958?

On May 15, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1958?

On May 15, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1958?

On May 15, 1958 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.

Find out more about May 15th

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What happened in 1958?

1958 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Referendum allows city to sell Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers
  • French Premier De Gaulle arrives in Algiers
  • San Francisco Giants Hank Sauer and B Schmidt are 2nd to hit consecutive pinch HRs

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What was the calendar for May 1958?

May 1958 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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