Friday May 23, 1958: on this day

May 23, 1958 was the 143rd day of the year 1958, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 23, 1958 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, 1958, who was born and died on May 23, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. All I Have To Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers), movies (e.g. The Revenge of Frankenstein, directed by Terence Fisher), TV series (e.g. Invitation To The Dance) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1958?


May 23, 1958 was a Friday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1958 can also be written as 5/23/1958 in the US and as 23/5/1958 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1958:

  • Mao tse tung starts "great leap forward" movement in china.
  • Explorer 1 ceases transmission.

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May 23, 1958: 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, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1958 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1958 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, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:57 am and setting at 12:09 am.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1958.

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Who was born on May 23, 1958?


Famous people born on May 23, 1958:

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rotunda Windham

    Legendary wrestler known for his time in WWE and WCW.

  • Serge Dupire

    Canadian actor.

  • Lea DeLaria

    Lea delaria is a comedian known for her role as big boo on the netflix series orange is the new black.

  • Mitch Albom

    Best known for his inspirational books such as 'Tuesdays with Morrie'.

  • Thomas Reiter

    In germany; cosmonaut (soyuz tm-22).

  • Frank Jelinski

    German race car driver.

  • François Feldman

    French singer-songwriter.

  • Linda Johnson Rice

    Businesswoman.

  • Jack Lohman

    English historian and curator.

  • Drew Carey in Cleveland

    Ohio, usa; actor/comedian.

  • Shelly West in Cleveland

    Ohio, usa; country singer ("red hot", west by west").

  • Paul Street

    American historian and author.

  • Jiří Douba

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • 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.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

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

  • 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.

  • Linden Ashby
    Linden Ashby

    Linden Ashby is an American actor known for his roles in various TV shows and movies.

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May 23, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 10 months old,

or 790 months and 6 days old,

or 3436 weeks

or 24052 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 1958.

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, 1958?

There are 55 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, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 23, 1958.

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May 23, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1958:

  • Luciano Maugeri
  • Rinaldo Nascimbene

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, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1958:

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

Observances on May 23, 1958:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1958:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1958 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, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 23, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1958 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. - All I Have To Do Is Dream
  2. - Witch Doctor
  3. - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
  4. - Twilight Time
  5. - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)

May 23, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 23, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1958 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. - Who's Sorry Now
  2. - Whole Lotta Woman
  3. - A Wonderful Time Up There
  4. - Tom Hark
  5. - Lollipop

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May 23, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Revenge of Frankenstein

The Revenge of Frankenstein

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Peter Cushing, Francis Matthews, Eunice Gayson, Michael Gwynn

The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold

The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Douglas Kennedy, Charles Watts

The Law and Jake Wade

The Law and Jake Wade

Release year: 1958

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Robert Taylor, Richard Widmark, Patricia Owens, Robert Middleton

Neurose

Neurose

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck

Country: Italy

No Time for Sergeants

No Time for Sergeants

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Andy Griffith, Myron McCormick, Nick Adams, Murray Hamilton

Country: United States of America

May 23, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 1958 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Invitation to the Dance

Invitation to the Dance

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Gene Kelly

Little Women

Little Women

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Greta Gerwig

Make Me Laugh

Make Me Laugh

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Gary J. Coleman, James W. Hudson

The Investigator

The Investigator

Release year: 1958

May 23, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Life Plus 99 Years by Nathan F. Leopold

Life Plus 99 Years

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Nathan Leopold Jr. was a half of famed duo Leopold & Loeb, who were the murderers of Bobby Franks (14 years old) in 1924 on Chicago's south side.

Inside Russia Today by John Gunther

Inside Russia Today

By:

Excellent hardcover. Good DJ. Pages are unmarked and clean. Pages have light shelf foxing/dust-dulling at the top edges. The covers show some shelf wear. Binding is strong, hinges tight.

North From Rome by Helen MacInnes

North From Rome

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Bill Lammiter, an American playwright, receives a phone call and is prompted to follow his ex-girlfriend to Rome. Lammiter rescues an unknown girl from being beaten by her father.

Attorney For The Damned by Arthur Weinberg

Attorney For The Damned

By:

"Clarence Darrow [was] possibly the most effective courtroom opponent to cant, bigotry and special privilege that this country has produced." Here are all of Darrow's most famous pleas in defense of Leopold

The Best Of Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren

The Best Of Dear Abby

By:

This compilation includes the most provocative and wisest questions, as well as the wittiest and wisest answers that have appeared in Dear Abby's thirty-three year history of syndication.

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1958?

On May 23, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1958?

On May 23, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1958?

On May 23, 1958 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 1958?

1958 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Referendum allows city to sell Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers
  • French Premier De Gaulle arrives in Algiers
  • San Francisco Giants Hank Sauer and B Schmidt are 2nd to hit consecutive pinch HRs

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What was the calendar for May 1958?

May 1958 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.

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