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May 21, 1954 was the 141st day of the year 1954, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 21, 1954 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, 1954, who was born and died on May 21, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hernando's Hideaway by Archie Bleyer), movies (e.g. The Long Wait, directed by Victor Saville), TV series (e.g. Fast And Loose) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1954?
- May 21, 1954: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1954?
- May 21, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1954?
What day of the week was May 21, 1954?
May 21, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1954:
- American amendment to give 18-year-olds right to vote is defeated.
May 21, 1954: 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, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1954 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 1954 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, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 10:59 pm and setting at 09:23 am.
The previous full moon was on May 17, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jun 16, 1954.
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Who was born on May 21, 1954?
Famous people born on May 21, 1954:
- Marc Ribot
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (bar kokhba sextet).
- Janice Karman
American producer and voice actress.
- Bill Abbott in Sarnia
Ontario, canada; yachter (olympics-1996).
- Camille Rocca Serra
French politician and president of the corsica regional council.
- Marina Langner in Dusseldorf
Germany; miss world runner-up (1975).
- D Jeyaraj
Sri lankan-canadian blogger and journalist.
- Krăstju Semerdžiev
- Rik Toonen
- Rosanna Vergnano
- Francisco Escalero
- Dennis Boyd
- Gaetano Cappelli
- Marina Langner
- Danny Nightingale
- Nikolaos Sargkanīs
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, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 10 months old,
or 838 months and 30 days old,
or 3648 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25537 days old,
if you were born on May 21, 1954.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, 1954?
There are 31 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, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1954.
May 21, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1954:
- Janos Hammerschlag
Composer dies at 68.
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![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.
May 21, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1954:
- 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, 1954:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1954:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1954 was Hernando's Hideaway by Archie Bleyer, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 21, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Archie Bleyer - Hernando's Hideaway
- Four Aces - Three Coins In The Fountain
May 21, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 21, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Secret Love
- Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
- Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
- Frankie Laine - The Kid's Last Fight
- Kay Starr - Changing Partners
May 21, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Long Wait
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Victor Saville
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, Gene Evans, Peggie Castle
Secret of the Incas
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Jerry Hopper
Starring: Charlton Heston, Robert Young, Nicole Maurey, Thomas Mitchell
Dial M for Murder
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams
Country: United States of America
Three Coins in the Fountain
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Jean Negulesco
Starring: Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan
Country: United States of America
The Mad Magician
Release year: 1954
Directed by: John Brahm
Starring: Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, Eva Gabor, John Emery
May 21, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 1954 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Fast and Loose
Release year: 1954
Duffy's Tavern
Release year: 1954
Love Story
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Running Wild
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Alex Ranarivelo
That's My Boy
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Sean Anders
May 21, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Seven Years In Tibet
By: Heinrich Harrer
This is the repackaging of an amazing adventure story about Tibet in the days before the Chinese Communist takeover.
The Man Who Never Was
By: Ewen Montagu
A British subject is buried in the Spanish town of Huelva's graveyard. He died alone in the fog of England in late autumn 1942. He never imagined that he would be buried under the sun of Spain.
The Conquest Of Everest
By: Sir John Hunt
This book is about climbing Mount Everest. It is a beautiful book that is bound especially for collectors who are looking for handsome editions to add to their library.
Bless This House
By: Norah Lofts
This beautiful house was built by a pirate who was rewarded by Good Queen Bess with plunder he brought home. However, tragedy did not happen within its walls until Thomas Rowhedge.
Forty Plus And Fancy Free
By: Emily Kimbrough
Non-Fiction, Travel and Adventure, American Literature, Women's Literature
Who was the US President on May 21, 1954?
On May 21, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1954?
On May 21, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1954?
On May 21, 1954 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 1954?
1954 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ernest Blochs 4th string quartet, premieres
- Ivan Filin wins Berne marathon
- WSFA TV channel 12 in Montgomery, AL (NBC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for May 1954?
May 1954 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.
