Friday May 18, 1951: on this day

May 18, 1951 was the 138th day of the year 1951, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 18, 1951 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 18, 1951, who was born and died on May 18, 1951, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 1951, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rose, Rose, I Love You by Buddy Morrow & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Prowler, directed by Joseph Losey), TV series (e.g. The Black Arrow) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 18th, 1951 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 18, 1951?


May 18, 1951 was a Friday and it was the 138th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1951 can also be written as 5/18/1951 in the US and as 18/5/1951 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1951:

  • Un moves hq to new york city
  • Us general collins predicts use of atom bomb in korea.
  • United nations moves headquarters to new york city.

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May 18, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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May 18, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 1951 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 1951 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 18, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:23 pm and setting at 04:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1951 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1951.

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Who was born on May 18, 1951?


Famous people born on May 18, 1951:

  • Angela Voigt

    In the german democratic republic; long jumper (olympics-gold-1976).

  • Jim Sundberg

    American baseball player and sportscaster.

  • Richard Clapton

    Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • James Stephens in Mount Kisko

    New york, usa.

  • Toni Garrani

    Italian voice actor, actor, broadcast host, and television presenter.

  • Antonello Cuzzaniti

    Renato guttuso, a noted italian family, was the natural son of renato guttuso.

  • Veltto Virtanen

    Finnish politician and rock musician, who was a presidential candidate in 1994.

  • Denny Dillon

    Comedian (snl dream on, dream on).

  • Rodger Davis in Sydney

    New south wales, australasia golfer.

  • Ben Feringa
  • Valerian Ioan
  • James Stephens
  • Mike Baird
  • Tery Hare
  • Dennis Morrison

Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:

  • Pope John Paul II
    Pope John Paul II

    Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...

  • Perry Como
    Perry Como

    Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...

  • Tina Fey
    Tina Fey

    American comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Charles Trenet
    Charles Trenet

    French actor, singer and songwriter.

  • George Strait
    George Strait

    American country western star and country music association award winner.

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress.

  • Alana Stewart
    Alana Stewart

    American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

  • Matt Long
    Matt Long

    American actor.

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.

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May 18, 1951: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 11 months old,

or 875 months and 8 days old,

or 3806 weeks

or 26642 days old,

if you were born on May 18, 1951.

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 18, 1951?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1951?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 18, 1951.

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May 18, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 1951:

  • Melchiorre Allegra
  • Frank McGlynn Sr.
  • Marcel Tournier

What famous deaths happened on May 18th?

Famous deaths on May 18th:

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov

    Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.

  • Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest

    American drummer (placebo).

  • Elisha Cook
    Elisha Cook

    Jr.

  • Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell

    American actor (born in 1908).

  • Edwina Booth
    Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer.

  • Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen

    American actress (born 1975).

  • Jdyn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 18th

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May 18, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 18, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 18, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1951 was Rose, Rose, I Love You by Buddy Morrow & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 18, 1951: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1951 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rose, Rose, I Love You
  2. - Mister and Mississippi

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May 18, 1951: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 18, 1951 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Prowler

The Prowler

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Joseph Losey

Starring: Van Heflin, Evelyn Keyes, John Maxwell, Katherine Warren

Country: United States of America

The Frogmen

The Frogmen

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Lloyd Bacon

Starring: Richard Widmark, Dana Andrews, Gary Merrill, Jeffrey Hunter

Sealed Cargo

Sealed Cargo

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Alfred L. Werker

Starring: Dana Andrews, Carla Balenda, Claude Rains, Philip Dorn

Along the Great Divide

Along the Great Divide

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Virginia Mayo, John Agar, Walter Brennan

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Crane Wilbur

Starring: Steve Cochran, David Brian, Philip Carey, Ted de Corsia

May 18, 1951: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 18, 1951 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Black Arrow

The Black Arrow

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Open Door

Open Door

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Florenc Papas

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Yevgeni Fridman

Not for Publication

Not for Publication

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Paul Bartel

Once Upon a Tune

Once Upon a Tune

Release year: 1951

May 18, 1951: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 18, 1951 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Florence Nightingale by Cecil Woodham-Smith

Florence Nightingale

By:

Excerpt From Florence Nightingale: 1820-1910. In writing this biography, I was given the opportunity to present what I consider to be a complete picture Miss Nightingale.

The Balance Wheel by Taylor Caldwell

The Balance Wheel

By:

Book by Caldwell and Taylor

God'S Men by Pearl S. Buck

God'S Men

By:

This is a riveting tale of two friends who were inspired by opposite ideals. It's divided between China, America and China.

From Here To Eternity by James Jones

From Here To Eternity

By:

1941, Diamond Head, Hawaii Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, a champion welterweight boxer and a great bugler. He refuses to be part of the company's boxing squad, and he is given "the treatment".

Return To Paradise by James A. Michener

Return To Paradise

By:

James A. Michener is a master of historical fiction and he revisits the scenes of Tales of the South Pacific. This Pulitzer Prize winner brought him international fame.

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Who was the US President on May 18, 1951?

On May 18, 1951 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1951?

On May 18, 1951 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 18, 1951?

On May 18, 1951 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 18th?

May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
  • 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
  • 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.

Find out more about May 18th

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What happened in 1951?

1951 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 9 Jewish Kremlin physicians exposed as British / US agents
  • Pardon Our French closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 100 performances
  • Life After Tomorrow, 1st film to receive an X rating, premieres

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What was the calendar for May 1951?

May 1951 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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