Thursday May 16, 1957: on this day

May 16, 1957 was the 136th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 16, 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 16, 1957, who was born and died on May 16, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 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 16th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1957?


May 16, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1957 can also be written as 5/16/1957 in the US and as 16/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1957:

  • Pope pius xii publishes encyclical invicti athletae
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 16, 1957
  • Major irwin, us air force flies a lockheed starfighter to a record 1,404.18 mph.
  • Paul-henri spaak becomes the new secretary general of nato.

May 16, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 16, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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May 16, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:59 pm and setting at 08:47 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 16, 1957?


Famous people born on May 16, 1957:

  • Joan Benoit

    American road runner.

  • Yuri Shevchuk

    Russian singer-songwriter/guitarist (ddt).

  • Anthony St John

    22nd baron st john of bletso, english lawyer and businessman.

  • Bob Suter

    American ice hockey coach and player (d. 2014).

  • Benjamin Mancroft

    3rd baron mancroft, english politician.

  • Joan Benoit Samuelson in Cape Elizabeth

    Maine, usa; marathon runner (olympics-gold-1984).

  • Maja Kutleša
  • Antonio Maceda
  • Adriana-Doina Pană
  • Jurij Julianovič Ševčuk
  • Thomas Hirschhorn
  • Giovanni Negri
  • Giuseppe M. Gaudino
  • Maurizio Glielmo

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 10 months old,

or 802 months and 3 days old,

or 3487 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24414 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1957.

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 16, 1957?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1957.

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May 16, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1957:

  • Eliot Ness

    American law enforcement agent (d. 1957).

  • Dick Irvin

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Felcia Browne

    Notable author recognized for her contributions to literature.

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May 16, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1957:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1957:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1957:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 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 16, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 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 16, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 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 16, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 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 16, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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 16, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Innocent Ambassadors by Philip Wylie

The Innocent Ambassadors

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The Bridge At Andau by James A. Michener

The Bridge At Andau

By:

The Bridge at Andau is James A. Michener at its most compelling. His classic nonfiction account about a doomed uprising in the 1930s is as compelling and memorable as any of his novels.

The Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

By:

The story of the nun

The Lion And The Throne by Catherine Drinker Bowen

The Lion And The Throne

By:

Sir Edward Coke was probably the most prominent jurist during Queen Elizabeth's reign and King James's reign. This is because he was the primary author of the Petition of Right.

Stay Alive All Your Life by Norman Vincent Peale

Stay Alive All Your Life

By:

"Those who have received assistance from The Power of Positive Thinking can find further guidance in these pages to help them live a more creative and dynamic life."

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Who was the US President on May 16, 1957?

On May 16, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1957?

On May 16, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1957?

On May 16, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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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.

Discover how May 1957 calendar looked like.

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