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see horoscope and birth chart for May 18, 1957What happened on Saturday May 18, 1957?
About May 18th, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: Lionel Shriver, a renowned author and journalist, was born on May 18, 1957. She would later become known for her provocative and critically acclaimed novels, including 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'.
- Day of the week: May 18th, 1957 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: All Shook Up by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: Butterfly by Andy Williams
- Popular movie: 3:10 to Yuma directed by James Mangold
More about May 18th, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on May 18th, 1957.
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May 18, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1957:
- Lionel Shriver Born Lionel Shriver, a renowned author and journalist, was born on May 18, 1957. She would later become known for her provocative and critically acclaimed novels, including 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'.
- Stewart Nozette Born Stewart Nozette, an American planetary scientist and space researcher, was born on May 18, 1957. He would later contribute to significant space exploration missions and scientific research.
- 83rd Preakness Stakes Won by Bold Ruler Eddie Arcaro rode Bold Ruler to victory in the 83rd Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:56.2. This victory was a notable achievement in horse racing history, showcasing the skill of both the jockey and the horse.
May 18, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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.
Who was born on May 18, 1957?
Famous people born on May 18, 1957:
- Michael Cretu
Renowned Romanian-German musician, composer, and producer best known for creating the musical project Enigma and his significant...
- Lionel Shriver
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.
- Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
- The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
- Perry Como - Round And Round
- Ferlin Husky - Gone
- The Dell-Vikings - 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.
- Andy Williams - Butterfly
- Guy Mitchell - Rock-A-Billy
- Lonnie Donegan - Cumberland Gap
- Nat 'King' Cole - When I Fall In Love
- Harry Belafonte - The Banana Boat Song
May 18, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Fire 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 18, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1957 was Waning gibbous.
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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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 1957
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Someone born on May 18, 1957 is:
67 years 11 months old,
or 815 months and 15 days old,
or 3546 weeks
or 24822 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1957?
There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 18th 2025.
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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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