Wednesday May 19, 1954: on this day

May 19, 1954 was the 139th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 19, 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 19, 1954, who was born and died on May 19, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hernando's Hideaway by Archie Bleyer), movies (e.g. The Long Wait, directed by Victor Saville), TV series (e.g. Fast And Loose) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 19th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 19, 1954?


May 19, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1954 can also be written as 5/19/1954 in the US and as 19/5/1954 in UK and Europe.

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May 19, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 19, 1954:

  • Postmaster general summerfield approves us central intelligence agency mail-opening project.

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May 19, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 19, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 19th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 19, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 19, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:18 pm and setting at 07:20 am.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jun 16, 1954.

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Who was born on May 19, 1954?


Famous people born on May 19, 1954:

  • Phil Rudd

    Australian-new zealand drummer (ac/dc, buster brown).

  • Lena Einhorn

    Swedish director, writer and physician.

  • Hōchū Ōtsuka

    Japanese voice actor.

  • Rick Cerone

    American baseball player and sportscaster.

  • Nükhet Duru

    Turkish actress and singer.

  • Rick Cerone in Newark

    New jersey, usa; catcher (new york yankees/boston red sox/new york mets/montreal expos).

  • Harvey Reid

    American musician.

  • Jill Schwikert
  • Helena Reichová
  • Butch Feher
  • Paul Patrick Chomnycky
  • Ian Britton
  • Roberto Savi
  • María Medina

Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:

  • Grace Jones
    Grace Jones

    Grace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...

  • André the Giant
    André the Giant

    André the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.

  • Pete Townshend
    Pete Townshend

    British musician, founder of "the who", rock band.

  • Jon Kortajarena
    Jon Kortajarena

    Jon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...

  • Nora Ephron
    Nora Ephron

    American director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.

  • Kevin Garnett
    Kevin Garnett

    Nba forward (minnesota timberwolves).

  • Kyle Eastwood
    Kyle Eastwood

    American singer-bass player and actor.

  • Nancy Kwan
    Nancy Kwan

    Hong kong-american actress and makeup artist.

  • Michele Placido
    Michele Placido

    Foggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).

  • Jesse Peretz
    Jesse Peretz

    American filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.

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May 19, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 10 months old,

or 838 months and 10 days old,

or 3645 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25517 days old,

if you were born on May 19, 1954.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1954?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 19, 1954.

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May 19, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 19, 1954:

  • Selig Brodetsky

    Celebrated poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Charles Ives

    American composer and educator (b. 1874).

  • Charles Edward Ives

    American composer unanswered question, dies at the age of 79.

  • Aart A van Schelven

    At 73, the church historian (willem from orange) dies.

What famous deaths happened on May 19th?

Famous deaths on May 19th:

  • Alan Young
    Alan Young

    Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.

  • Ronald Colman
    Ronald Colman

    British-american actor.

  • Henry Corden
    Henry Corden

    American actor and voice artist (born in 1921).

  • Maymuna Ali

    Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.

  • Nathanyl Hawthorne

    Renowned American novelist famous for 'The Scarlet Letter'.

  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...

  • Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy

    Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.

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May 19, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 19, 1954:

  • National Hug-Your-Cat Day
  • NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
  • Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
  • Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
  • Theophilus of Corte
  • Pudentiana
  • Emiliana
  • Ives
  • Peter Celestine
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
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May 19, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 19, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 19, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1954 was Hernando's Hideaway by Archie Bleyer, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 19, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 19, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hernando's Hideaway
  2. - Three Coins In The Fountain

May 19, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 19, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 19, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Secret Love
  2. - Such A Night
  3. - The Happy Wanderer
  4. - The Kid's Last Fight
  5. - Changing Partners

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May 19, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 19, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Long Wait

The Long Wait

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, Gene Evans, Peggie Castle

Secret of the Incas

Secret of the Incas

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Jerry Hopper

Starring: Charlton Heston, Robert Young, Nicole Maurey, Thomas Mitchell

Dial M for Murder

Dial M for Murder

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams

Country: United States of America

Three Coins in the Fountain

Three Coins in the Fountain

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan

Country: United States of America

The Mad Magician

The Mad Magician

Release year: 1954

Directed by: John Brahm

Starring: Vincent Price, Mary Murphy, Eva Gabor, John Emery

May 19, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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:

Fast and Loose

Fast and Loose

Release year: 1954

Duffy's Tavern

Duffy's Tavern

Release year: 1954

Love Story

Love Story

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Running Wild

Running Wild

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Alex Ranarivelo

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sean Anders

May 19, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 19, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Away All Boats by Kenneth Dodson

Away All Boats

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This vivid portrayal shows the sailors and officers of the fictional amphibious transport USS Belinda during the Pacific War II.

The Man Who Never Was by Ewen Montagu

The Man Who Never Was

By:

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.

The Conquest Of Everest by Sir John Hunt

The Conquest Of Everest

By:

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.

Confederate Agent by James David Horan

Confederate Agent

By:

This is the true story about the conspiracy that nearly destroyed the Union from within. It got Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to join Confederacy, while New York City was engulfed in flames.

The Song Of Ruth by Frank G. Slaughter

The Song Of Ruth

By:

The song of Ruth: Ruth is the Bible's most beautiful heroine and the Old Testament's most beloved love story.

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Who was the US President on May 19, 1954?

On May 19, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1954?

On May 19, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 19, 1954?

On May 19, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 19th?

May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
  • 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.

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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

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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.

Discover how May 1954 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 19, 1954