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Wednesday May 21, 1952: on this day
May 21, 1952 was the 142nd day of the year 1952, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 21, 1952 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 21, 1952, who was born and died on May 21, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1952, which were the most popular songs (ex. Walkin' My Baby Back Home by Johnnie Ray), movies (e.g. The Quiet Man, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Back To Methuselah) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1952?
- May 21, 1952: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1952?
- May 21, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1952?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1952?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1952?
What day of the week was May 21, 1952?
May 21, 1952 was a Wednesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1952 can also be written as 5/21/1952 in the US and as 21/5/1952 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 1952: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1952:
- Dutch queen juliana opens amsterdam-rhine canal.
- Brooklyn dodgers score 15 runs in first inning and beat cincinnati reds, 19-1.
May 21, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1952 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 1952 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 21, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:50 am and setting at 07:31 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 09, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1952.
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Who was born on May 21, 1952?
Famous people born on May 21, 1952:
- Mr T
Mr.
- Larance Tureaud
Larance Tureaud, better known by his ring name Mr.
- Maritha Pottenger
American author and astrologer, since the age 11 she is the daughter of dr.
- Delia Gualtiero
Italian lyricist, loved by many.
- T
Tv actor.
- Mr T [Lawrence Tero] in Chicago
Illinois, usa; actor.
- Arthur Russell (musician)
- Emilio Carelli
- Anna Maria Cigoli
- Jacques Glénat
- Pino Modica
- Mario Mieli
- Mister T.
- Mr. T (Lawrence Tureaud)
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
May 21, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 71 years 11 months old,
or 863 months and 5 days old,
or 3753 weeks and 2 days old,
or 26273 days old,
if you were born on May 21, 1952.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 21, 1952?
There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1952?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1952.
May 21, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1952:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
- Mario Baldelli
- Giuseppe Belluzzo
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
- Wilmina Fleming
Renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.
May 21, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1952:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1952:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1952:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1952 was Walkin' My Baby Back Home by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 21, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnnie Ray - Walkin' My Baby Back Home
- Louis Prima - Bigger The Figure
May 21, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Quiet Man
Release year: 1952
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond
Country: United States of America
The Importance of Being Earnest
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Anthony Asquith
Starring: Michael Redgrave, Richard Wattis, Michael Denison, Walter Hudd
Country: United States of America
Pat and Mike
Release year: 1952
Directed by: George Cukor
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Aldo Ray, William Ching
Country: United States of America
California Conquest
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Lew Landers
Starring: Cornel Wilde, Teresa Wright, Alfonso Bedoya, Lisa Ferraday
Brave Warrior
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Spencer Gordon Bennet
Starring: Jon Hall, Christine Larson, Jay Silverheels, Michael Ansara
May 21, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 1952 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Back to Methuselah
Release year: 1952
The Sand Castle
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Co Hoedeman
Chance of a Lifetime
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Bernard Miles
The Secret Garden
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Owen Smith
On Guard
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Philippe de Broca
May 21, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Struggle For Europe
By: Chester Wilmot
Chester Wilmot's The Struggle for Europe, the best-respected single-volume history on the Second World War in Europe, is The Struggle for Europe. The book was first published in 1952.
The Saracen Blade
By: Frank Yerby
Pietro di Donati is the story of his father, a Sicilian peasant from 13th century Sicilia, who was almost at the same time as Emperor Frederick.
The Devil'S Advocate
By: Taylor Caldwell
This is the epic, turbulent story of one man's struggle against corruption and treachery.
Through Charley'S Door
By: Emily Kimbrough
Through Charley's Door tells the story of Emily Kimbrough's experience working at Marshall Field in Chicago's 1920s.
Who was the US President on May 21, 1952?
On May 21, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1952?
On May 21, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1952?
On May 21, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
What happened in 1952?
1952 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Mr Potato Head, introduced
- 1st black executive of a major TV station
- Gerald D Lascelles (under English Princess Mary) weds Angela Dowding
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What was the calendar for May 1952?
May 1952 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.
