Discover our newspaper digital archive from May 31, 1954
Browse newspapers from May 31, 1954
Monday May 31, 1954: on this day
May 31, 1954 was the 151st day of the year 1954, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 31, 1954 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 31, 1954, who was born and died on May 31, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Steam Heat by Patti Page), movies (e.g. The Bowery Boys Meet the Monsters, directed by Edward Bernds), TV series (e.g. Center Stage) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 1954?
- May 31, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 1954?
- May 31, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- May 31, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 31, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 31, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 1954?
What day of the week was May 31, 1954?
May 31, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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.
Discover the personality of May born.
Unlock the Mysteries of May 31, 1954! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
May 31, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for May 31, 1954
May 31, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 1954 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 1954 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 31, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:35 am and setting at 09:20 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 17, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jun 16, 1954.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on May 31, 1954
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!
Who was born on May 31, 1954?
Famous people born on May 31, 1954:
- Vicki Sue Robinson
American actress and singer (d. 2000).
- Thomas Mavros
Greek footballer.
- Bernard Métraux
- Walter Kusch
- Arne Larsen Økland
- Domenico Geraci
- Enzo Malepasso
- Rostislav Čada
- Paul Franklin
- Néstor Gurini
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
![Sandrine Bonnaire]()
Sandrine BonnaireFrench actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
![Clint Eastwood]()
Clint EastwoodAmerican actor playing tough-guy roles.
![Colin Farrell]()
Colin FarrellHe was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
![Brooke Shields]()
Brooke ShieldsAmerican actress and model.
![Lea Thompson]()
Lea ThompsonAmerican actress and dancer.
![Tom Berenger]()
Tom BerengerAmerican actor, film producer and television writer.
![Joe Namath]()
Joe NamathAmerican football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
![Sharon Gless]()
Sharon GlessAmerican actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
![Eric Christian Olsen]()
Eric Christian OlsenAmerican actor.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 10 months old,
or 838 months and 19 days old,
or 3646 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25526 days old,
if you were born on May 31, 1954.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 31, 1954?
There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 31, 1954.
May 31, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 1954:
- Antonis Benakis
Greek art collector and philanthropist, founded the benaki museum (b. 1873).
- Guglielmo Barnabò
- Pedro Elías Gutiérrez
- Andrée Clément
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
![Jean Stapleton]()
Jean StapletonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2013).
![Martha Hyer]()
Martha HyerTexas, united states -- actress.
![Arlene Francis]()
Arlene FrancisAmerican actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
![Dorothy Patrick]()
Dorothy PatrickActress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
![Jack Dempsey]()
Jack DempseyIn 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
![Adrienne Ames]()
Adrienne AmesActress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
May 31, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 1954:
- Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 1954:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 31, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 31st and June 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 31, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1954 was Steam Heat by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.
May 31, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 31st and June 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Patti Page - Steam Heat
May 31, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.
May 31, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 31, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 31st and June 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Secret Love
- Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
- Billy Cotton & His Band - Friends And Neighbours
- David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
- Perry Como - Wanted
May 31, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Bowery Boys Meet the Monsters
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Edward Bernds
Starring: Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bernard Gorcey, Lloyd Corrigan
The Yellow Tomahawk
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Lesley Selander
Starring: Rory Calhoun, Peggie Castle, Noah Beery Jr., Warner Anderson
Gorilla at Large
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Harmon Jones
Starring: Cameron Mitchell, Anne Bancroft, Lee J. Cobb, Raymond Burr
Devil Girl from Mars
Release year: 1954
Directed by: David MacDonald
Starring: Patricia Laffan, Hugh McDermott, Hazel Court, Peter Reynolds
The Long Wait
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Victor Saville
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, Gene Evans, Peggie Castle
May 31, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 31, 1954 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Center Stage
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Nicholas Hytner
Fast and Loose
Release year: 1954
Duffy's Tavern
Release year: 1954
Love Story
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Running Wild
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Alex Ranarivelo
May 31, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 31, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Not as a Stranger
By: Morton Thompson
Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.
The Reason Why
By: Cecil Woodham-Smith
The Charge of the Light Brigade was a tragic farce in British campaign history. Cecil Woodham Smith demonstrates that the responsibility for the deaths of soldiers is shared by both men and women.
The Conquest Of Everest
By: Sir John Hunt
This book is about climbing Mount Everest. It is a beautiful book that is bound especially for collectors who are looking for handsome editions to add to their library.
The Man Who Never Was
By: Ewen Montagu
A British subject is buried in the Spanish town of Huelva's graveyard. He died alone in the fog of England in late autumn 1942. He never imagined that he would be buried under the sun of Spain.
Bless This House
By: Norah Lofts
This beautiful house was built by a pirate who was rewarded by Good Queen Bess with plunder he brought home. However, tragedy did not happen within its walls until Thomas Rowhedge.
Who was the US President on May 31, 1954?
On May 31, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1954?
On May 31, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 1954?
On May 31, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
What happened in 1954?
1954 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ernest Blochs 4th string quartet, premieres
- Ivan Filin wins Berne marathon
- WSFA TV channel 12 in Montgomery, AL (NBC) begins broadcasting
Do you remember 1954? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
What was the calendar for May 1954?
May 1954 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.
