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May 30, 1956 was the 151st day of the year 1956, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 30, 1956 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 30, 1956, who was born and died on May 30, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 30, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates), movies (e.g. The Catered Affair, directed by Richard Brooks), TV series (e.g. Panorama) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 30th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 30, 1956?
- May 30, 1956: What happened on that day?
- May 30, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 30, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 30, 1956?
- May 30, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 30, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- May 30, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 30, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- May 30, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 30, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 30, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 30, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on May 30, 1956?
What day of the week was May 30, 1956?
May 30, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 151st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 30, 1956 can also be written as 5/30/1956 in the US and as 30/5/1956 in UK and Europe.
May 30, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 30, 1956:
- Bus boycott begins in tallahassee florida
- Mickey mantle misses by 18 hitting 1st hr out of yankee stadium
- Us performs nuclear test at enwetak (atmospheric tests).
May 30, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th 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 30, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 30th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 30, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 30, 1956 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 1956 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 30, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:55 pm and setting at 11:43 am.
The previous full moon was on May 24, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1956.
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Who was born on May 30, 1956?
Famous people born on May 30, 1956:
- Adalay Eriksson
Adalay Eriksson is a Swedish former professional tennis player who won several Grand Slam titles in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Stéphane Martin
French senior official currently president of the musa(c]e du quai branly’ in paris, a museum that exhibits the indigenous cultures and art...
- Jagadish Chandra
Computer scientist known for his contributions to database systems.
- Tim Lucas
American author, screenwriter, and critic.
- Piero Chiambretti
Italian television presenter.
- David Sassoli
- Piergiorgio Massidda
- Gene Pyrz
- Vittorio Galli
- Aikaterinī Sakellaropoulou
- Claudio Cimpanelli
Whose famous birthday is on May 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 30th:
![Benny Goodman]()
Benny GoodmanBenny goodman was a renowned american jazz clarinetist and bandleader, known as the 'king of swing' for popularizing the swing music genre.
![Kirti Kulhari]()
Kirti KulhariIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and web series.
![Mark Sheppard]()
Mark SheppardMark sheppard is a british-american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as supernatural, battlestar galactica, and doctor who.
![Ted McGinley]()
Ted McGinleyTed mcginley is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as happy days, married.
![Idina Menzel]()
Idina MenzelIdina menzel is an american singer and actress known for her roles in broadway musicals and for voicing elsa in the animated film frozen.
![Agnès Varda]()
Agnès VardaBelgian film director jacques demy is married to another director jacques demy.
![Jennifer Ellison]()
Jennifer EllisonEnglish singer, model, actress.
![Mel Blanc]()
Mel BlancAmerican voiceover king and provider of voices on over 3,000 cartoons featuring nearly 400 characters.
![Ruta Lee]()
Ruta LeeCanadian-american actress and dancer who has appeared in more than 300 tv roles.
![Keir Dullea]()
Keir DulleaAmerican actor.
May 30, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 10 months old,
or 814 months and 21 days old,
or 3542 weeks and 3 days old,
or 24797 days old,
if you were born on May 30, 1956.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 30, 1956?
There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 30, 1956.
May 30, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 30, 1956:
- Giuseppe Lampis
- George Levick
- Carl Alexander Neuberg
- Valaida Snow
What famous deaths happened on May 30th?
Famous deaths on May 30th:
![Jean-Claude Brialy]()
Jean-Claude BrialyAumale, algeria -- actor.
![Ella Raines]()
Ella RainesActress (uncle harry runaround, impact), is killed at 66.
![Joan Lorring]()
Joan LorringHong kong-american actress, singer (d. 2014.
![Clarice Taylor]()
Clarice TaylorVirginia, united states -- actress.
![Claude Rains]()
Claude RainsActor (invisible man) dies at 77.
![Robert Sterling]()
Robert SterlingNewcastle, pennsylvania -- actor (george kirby adventures of topper).
- Samanthan Jones
Prolific writer known for her impactful storytelling.
- Peter Paul Rubens
A Flemish painter who was a proponent of Flemish Baroque tradition and is well known for his voluptuous female figures.
- Kelaya Singh
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.
- Voltaire Arouet
Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties, freedom of religion, and...
May 30, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 30, 1956:
- Peru ? National Potato Day [1].
- United States ? Memorial Day (originally ? currently last Monday in May).
- Trinidad and Tobago ? Indian Arrival Day(National Holiday).
Saints celebrated on May 30, 1956:
- Saint Reinhilde
- Saint Ferdinand III
- Saint Gabinus
- Saint Jeanne d'Arc
May 30, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 30, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 28th and June 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 30, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.
May 30, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 30, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 28th and June 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic
May 30, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.
May 30, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 30, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 28th and June 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
- Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
- Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball
- David Whitfield - My September Love
May 30, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 30, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Catered Affair
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry Fitzgerald
The Proud Ones
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Robert D. Webb
Starring: Robert Ryan, Virginia Mayo, Jeffrey Hunter, Robert Middleton
Trapeze
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Carol Reed
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Gina Lollobrigida, Katy Jurado
D-Day the Sixth of June
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Henry Koster
Starring: Robert Taylor, Richard Todd, Dana Wynter, Edmond O'Brien
It's Never Too Late
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Michael McCarthy
Starring: Phyllis Calvert, Patrick Barr, Susan Stephen, Guy Rolfe
May 30, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 30, 1956 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Panorama
Release year: 1956
Lui e lei
Release year: 1956
Scaramouche
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Sidney
Double Cross
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Armand Gazarian
It Could Be You
Release year: 1956
May 30, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 30, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Quiet American
By: Graham Greene
Graham Greene's classic exploration on love, innocence and morality in Vietnam. "I never knew a person who had better motives for all his trouble," Graham Greene’s narrator Fowler says.
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.
The Last Hurrah
By: Edwin O'Connor
Inspired by James M. Curley's career, O'Connor's 1956 account on big-city politics portrays O'Connor's Irish-American political boss, a demagogue, and rogue, but he deeply understands his constituents.
The Birth Of Britain
By: Winston S. Churchill
The Birth of Britain is the opening volume of A History of the English Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, the four-volume book that has been immensely popular and easy to read.
Who was the US President on May 30, 1956?
On May 30, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1956?
On May 30, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 30, 1956?
On May 30, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 30th?
May 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2019 - A bomb explodes in cucuta, colombia, near the border to venezuela. at least 12 people are injured.
- 2018 - Ukrainian crisis: arkady bachenko, who was assassinated in kiev, ukraine yesterday, claims that the assassination had been staged.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: al-faqma ice-cream parlor bombing: 13 people are killed and 24 injured in a car bomb explosion at a popular ice-cream parlor in central baghdad. the attack was claimed by isil.
What happened in 1956?
1956 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Elvis Presley records his version of Blue Suede Shoes
- KRMA TV channel 6 in Denver, CO (PBS) begins broadcasting
- KTXS TV channel 12 in Sweetwater-Abilene, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for May 1956?
May 1956 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.
