Friday May 31, 1957: on this day

May 31, 1957 was the 151st day of the year 1957, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 31, 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 31, 1957, who was born and died on May 31, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. All Shook Up by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Prince and the Showgirl, directed by Laurence Olivier), 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 31st, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 31, 1957?


May 31, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 151st day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1957 can also be written as 5/31/1957 in the US and as 31/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 1957: What happened on that day?


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May 31, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 31, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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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 31, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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May 31, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1957 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:33 am and setting at 10:24 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 31, 1957?


Famous people born on May 31, 1957:

  • Kyle Secor
    Kyle Secor

    American actor and director.

  • Jim Craig

    North easton, massachusetts -- hockey goalie (1980 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Jim Craig in North Easton

    Massachusetts, usa; hockey goalie (olympics-gold-1980).

  • Stephen Jones

    British milliner.

  • Joé Seeten
  • Chuck Fusina
  • Federico Sorrentino
  • Antiniska Nemour
  • Sidi Mohamed Ould Boubacar
  • Thom Brennan
  • Fabrizio Costa
  • Vito Da Ros
  • Carlos Marcucci

Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell

    He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.

  • Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

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May 31, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 9 months old,

or 801 months and 19 days old,

or 3485 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24399 days old,

if you were born on May 31, 1957.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1957?

There are 73 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, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 31, 1957.

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May 31, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 1957:

  • Stefanos Sarafis

    Greek general and politician (b. 1890).

  • Leopold Staff

    Ukrainian-polish poet, academic (d. 1957).

  • Johnny Kilbane
  • Carlos Marcucci

What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Austrian composer who was instrumental in the development of the classical symphony.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

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May 31, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 1957:

  • 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, 1957:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.
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May 31, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 31, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 31, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 31, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Little Darlin'
  3. - Round And Round
  4. - Love Letters In The Sand
  5. - School Day (Ring Ring Goes the Bell)

May 31, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 31, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 31, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. 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 31, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Prince and the Showgirl

The Prince and the Showgirl

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Laurence Olivier

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, Richard Wattis, David Horne

Country: United States of America

Island in the Sun

Island in the Sun

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Robert Rossen

Starring: James Mason, Joan Fontaine, Dorothy Dandridge, Joan Collins

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

May 31, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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 31, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 31, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever

The Wapshot Chronicle

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John Cheever, a brilliant writer of short stories, was already well-known when The Wapshot Chronicle was first published in 1957. The Wapshot Chronicle won the 1958 National Book Award.

The Innocent Ambassadors by Philip Wylie

The Innocent Ambassadors

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Blue Camellia by Frances Parkinson Keyes

Blue Camellia

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SIZE: 5 1/2x8 1/2 (approximately). PAGES: 432 pages. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: First Edition assumed with none stated. JULIAN MESSNER NY 1957.

The Hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard

The Hidden Persuaders

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"An excellent book that helps to decode the mysterious art of advertising." --Salon"Fascinating, entertaining and thought-stimulating." The New York Times Book Review "A fast, authoritative, and frightening report about how fundraisers, manufacturers, and others operate."

The Fbi Story by Don Whitehead

The Fbi Story

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Who was the US President on May 31, 1957?

On May 31, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1957?

On May 31, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 1957?

On May 31, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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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

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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.

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