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see horoscope and birth chart for May 16, 1953What happened on Saturday May 16, 1953?
About May 16th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 16, 1953, two significant figures were born: George Brett, a legendary American Major League Baseball player from Glen Dale, West Virginia, and Mike Oldfield, the innovative English composer famous for his groundbreaking album 'Tubular Bells'.
- Day of the week: May 16th, 1953 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: April in Portugal by Vic Damone
- #1 UK song: I Believe by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg
More about May 16th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on May 16th, 1953.
Table of contents
- May 16, 1953: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 16, 1953?
- Who was born on May 16, 1953?
- May 16, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 16, 1953?
- Back in 1953
May 16, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1953:
- Notable Births: George Brett and Mike Oldfield On May 16, 1953, two significant figures were born: George Brett, a legendary American Major League Baseball player from Glen Dale, West Virginia, and Mike Oldfield, the innovative English composer famous for his groundbreaking album 'Tubular Bells'.
- Curt Simmons Near-Perfect Baseball Performance Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher Curt Simmons achieved a remarkable pitching feat, allowing a single hit and then systematically retiring the next 27 consecutive batters in a single game, demonstrating extraordinary control and precision on the baseball mound.
May 16, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 16, 1953?
May 16, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1953 can also be written as 5/16/1953 in the US and as 16/5/1953 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 16, 1953?
Famous people born on May 16, 1953:
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- George Brett
George Brett is a legendary baseball player who spent his entire 21-year career with the Kansas City Royals, becoming one of the most...
- Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield is a renowned British musician famous for his progressive rock and instrumental music, most notably the iconic album 'Tubular...
- David MacLean
- Richard Page (musician)
- Kitanoumi Toshimitsu
- Werner Sobek
May 16, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1953:
- Django Reinhardt
Django Reinhardt was a pioneering Belgian jazz guitarist who revolutionized gypsy jazz music despite losing the use of two fingers in a...
- Nicolae Rădescu
May 16, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 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 16, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1953 was April in Portugal by Vic Damone, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
- Vic Damone - April in Portugal
- Frank Sinatra - I'm Walking Behind You
- Mantovani & His Orchestra - The Moulin Rouge Theme (Where Is Your Heart)
May 16, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- Nat 'King' Cole - Pretend
- Guy Mitchell - Pretty Little Black Eyed Susie
- Eddie Fisher - Downhearted
- Johnston Brothers - Oh Happy Day
May 16, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Water 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 16, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1953 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:14 am and setting at 11:56 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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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1953
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Someone born on May 16, 1953 is:
71 years 11 months old,
or 863 months and 28 days old,
or 3756 weeks and 4 days old,
or 26296 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1953?
There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1953.
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