Friday May 23, 1952: on this day

May 23, 1952 was the 144th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 23, 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 23, 1952, who was born and died on May 23, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 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 23rd, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1952?


May 23, 1952 was a Friday and it was the 144th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1952 can also be written as 5/23/1952 in the US and as 23/5/1952 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1952 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:54 am and setting at 09:39 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 23, 1952?


Famous people born on May 23, 1952:

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Cerra Saldanha

    Cerra Saldanha is an Indian architect known for her sustainable and environmentally-conscious designs.

  • Anne-Marie David

    French singer.

  • Michel-Edouard Leclerc

    Michel-edouard leclerc is a french businessman and the ceo of the french retail company e.leclerc.

  • Martin Parr

    English journalist and photographer.

  • Jean-Paul Bertrand-Demanes

    French soccer/football goalkeeper.

  • James Mankey

    Rocker (concrete blonde).

  • John Quinones

    Tv show host.

  • Ugo Bardi
  • Valerij Čaplygin
  • Jorge Nieves
  • Renzo Manetti
  • Federico Trillo

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 10 months old,

or 862 months and 27 days old,

or 3752 weeks

or 26264 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1952?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 23, 1952.

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May 23, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1952:

  • Georg Alfred Schumann

    Composer dies at 85.

  • Georg Schumann
  • Fernand Halbart
  • Giuseppe Latorre
  • Kenwa Mabuni

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1952:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1952:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1952:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 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 23, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1952 was Walkin' My Baby Back Home by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 23, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 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:

  1. - Walkin' My Baby Back Home
  2. - Bigger The Figure

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May 23, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Quiet Man

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

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

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

California Conquest

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Lew Landers

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Teresa Wright, Alfonso Bedoya, Lisa Ferraday

Brave Warrior

Brave Warrior

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Spencer Gordon Bennet

Starring: Jon Hall, Christine Larson, Jay Silverheels, Michael Ansara

May 23, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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

Back to Methuselah

Release year: 1952

The Sand Castle

The Sand Castle

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Co Hoedeman

Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Bernard Miles

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Owen Smith

On Guard

On Guard

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Philippe de Broca

May 23, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk

The Caine Mutiny

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The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier

My Cousin Rachel

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"From the very first page...the reader is transported back to the dark, brooding atmosphere that Rebecca creates." The New York Times -- Another classic, this time set in beautiful and mysterious Cornwall by the bestselling author Rebecca.

The Memoirs Of Herbert Hoover by Herbert Hoover

The Memoirs Of Herbert Hoover

By:

This is the new 1952 edition.

The President'S Lady by Irving Stone

The President'S Lady

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Irving Stone's biographical novel is a bestseller that tells the story of Rachel Jackson and Andrew Jackson. "Beyond doubt, one of the greatest romances of all times."

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1952?

On May 23, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1952?

On May 23, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1952?

On May 23, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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.

Discover how May 1952 calendar looked like.

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