Saturday May 18, 1957: on this day

May 18, 1957 was the 138th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 18, 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 18, 1957, who was born and died on May 18, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 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 18th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 18, 1957?


May 18, 1957 was a Saturday and it was the 138th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1957 can also be written as 5/18/1957 in the US and as 18/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 1957: What happened on that day?


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May 18, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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May 18, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 11:31 pm and setting at 10:43 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 18, 1957?


Famous people born on May 18, 1957:

  • Michael Cretu

    Romanian-german keyboard player (moti special and enigma).

  • Lionel Shriver

    Best known for her novel 'We Need to Talk About Kevin.

  • Henrietta Moore

    English academic and anthropologist.

  • Jane Root

    English broadcaster and academic.

  • Piero Niro
  • Sheila Ritchie
  • Tertius Zongo
  • Norbert Gasser
  • Thierry Meyssan
  • Alberto Minetti

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


You are 66 years 10 months old,

or 802 months and 1 day old,

or 3487 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24412 days old,

if you were born on May 18, 1957.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1957?

There are 60 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, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 18, 1957.

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May 18, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


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.

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May 18, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 18, 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 18, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 18, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 18, 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 18, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 18, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 18, 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 18, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 18, 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 18, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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 18, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 18, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Far, Far The Mountain Peak by John Masters

Far, Far The Mountain Peak

By:

The May Week Ball at Cambridge began lightheartedly with dancing, lobster and Chateau Yquem. Peter Savage made a decision that would fundamentally alter the course of the evening before it was over.

The Bible As History by Werner Keller

The Bible As History

By:

This groundbreaking book, which sheds light on historical foundations of the best-selling book ever written--the Bible -- is now available in print.

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 Road To Miltown by S.J. Perelman

The Road To Miltown

By:

Road to Miltown or, under the Spreading Atrophy, The by Perelman S.J.

This Hallowed Ground by Bruce Catton

This Hallowed Ground

By:

Bruce Catton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, first published the classic Civil War account in 1955. It captures both the dramatic scope of the epic struggle and intimate experience of that epic struggle all in one volume.

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Who was the US President on May 18, 1957?

On May 18, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1957?

On May 18, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 18, 1957?

On May 18, 1957 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.

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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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