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About May 21st, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: The musical 'House of Flowers' closed on May 21, 1955, after 165 performances at the Alvin Theatre in New York City. The production, which opened on December 30, 1954, featured music by Harold Arlen and a book and lyrics by Truman Capote.
- Day of the week: May 21st, 1955 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett
- Popular movie: I'll Cry Tomorrow directed by Daniel Mann
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May 21, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1955:
- 'House of Flowers' closes on Broadway after 165 performances The musical 'House of Flowers' closed on May 21, 1955, after 165 performances at the Alvin Theatre in New York City. The production, which opened on December 30, 1954, featured music by Harold Arlen and a book and lyrics by Truman Capote. source: ibdb.com
May 21, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 21, 1955?
May 21, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 141st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1955 can also be written as 5/21/1955 in the US and as 21/5/1955 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 21, 1955?
Famous people born on May 21, 1955:
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Stan LynchRenowned drummer and founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, a significant rock band of the late 20th century.
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Anton CorbijnInfluential Dutch photographer and music video director known for iconic portraits of musicians like U2, Depeche Mode, and Joy Division.
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Franco Marcoaldi
May 21, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
May 21, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
- Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
- Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
May 21, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
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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, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood 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 21, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1955 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 1955 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, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:02 am and setting at 09:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.
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Someone born on May 21, 1955 is:
71 years 2 months old,
or 854 months and 21 days old,
or 3716 weeks and 3 days old,
or 26015 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1955?
There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 21st 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1955.
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The history attached to May 21, 1955 includes 'House of Flowers' closes on Broadway after 165 performances, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 21, 1955 included “Unchained Melody” by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 21, 1955 included I'll Cry Tomorrow, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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