Wednesday May 22, 1957: on this day

May 22, 1957 was the 142nd day of the year 1957, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 22, 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 22, 1957, who was born and died on May 22, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 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. From Me To You) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1957?


May 22, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1957 can also be written as 5/22/1957 in the US and as 22/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1957: What happened on that day?


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May 22, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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May 22, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:38 am and setting at 02:32 pm.

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 22, 1957?


Famous people born on May 22, 1957:

  • Gary Sweet

    Australian actor and sex symbol who first appeared in the series "bodyline", a ten-part series that began in july 1984.

  • Sharon Deberry

    American entrepreneur and founder of "discreet products inc," based out orlando, fl.

  • Lisa Murkowski

    Lisa Murkowski is a U.S.

  • Judge Reinhold

    Actor.

  • Albert Boonstra

    Dutch swimmer.

  • Shinji Morisue

    Japanese olympic gymnast.

  • Anne Grete Preus
  • Lloyd Terry
  • Paolo Pellegatti
  • Ezio Blangero
  • Javier Castrilli
  • Kerstin Lundh
  • Doug Martin
  • Véronik

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

  • Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas

    Danish actor.

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May 22, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 9 months old,

or 801 months and 26 days old,

or 3486 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24408 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 1957.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1957?

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 22, 1957.

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May 22, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1957:

  • George Bacovia

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Quiera Jones

    Acclaimed jazz saxophonist known for pushing the boundaries of the genre.

  • Hy Gardner

    Celebrity gossip columnist and radio personality.

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May 22, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1957:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1957:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1957:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 22, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Little Darlin'
  3. - Round And Round
  4. - Gone
  5. - A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)

May 22, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 22, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. 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 22, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 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 22, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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:

From Me to You

From Me to You

Release year: 1957

Directed by: ---

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

May 22, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 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

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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 Day Christ Died by Jim Bishop

The Day Christ Died

By:

"This book is about the most dramatic day of history, the day Jesus of Nazareth was killed.

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.

The Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

By:

The story of the nun

The Last Angry Man by Gerald Green

The Last Angry Man

By:

"There are not enough people who get mad, just plain mad. Sam Abelman is a doctor who doesn't take the easy route.

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Who was the US President on May 22, 1957?

On May 22, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1957?

On May 22, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1957?

On May 22, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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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.

Discover how May 1957 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 22, 1957