Sunday May 22, 1955: on this day

May 22, 1955 was the 142nd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 22, 1955 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 22, 1955, who was born and died on May 22, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Love Me or Leave Me, directed by Charles Vidor), TV series (e.g. Terminus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1955?


May 22, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1955 can also be written as 5/22/1955 in the US and as 22/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1955:

  • Oldest man to drive in the grand prix (aged 55) finishes 6th

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May 22, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 1955 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 22, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.

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Who was born on May 22, 1955?


Famous people born on May 22, 1955:

  • Kix

    Lead vocalist of the rock band Kix.

  • Iva Davies

    Australian producer and guitarist (icehouse), singer-songwriter.

  • John Grimaldi

    English singer-songwriter/artist (argent) (d.83).

  • Chalmers Alford

    American guitarist (b. 1955).

  • Chalmers ''Spanky'' Alford

    American jazz guitarist (d. 2008).

  • Sam Coppersmith

    American politician (representative-democrat-arizona).

  • Jimmy Lyon

    American guitarist (eddie money).

  • Maggie Jones

    Baroness jones of whitchurch, welsh union leader and politician.

  • Jerry Dammers

    Indian-english keyboard player (the specials).

  • Dale Winton

    British television presenter and disc jockey, he is one of the most well-known tv personalities in england.

  • Thomas Waber
  • Roberto Aliboni
  • Paolo Aleandri
  • Mary Black
  • Alessandro De Petri
  • Philip H. Dybvig
  • Petru Kuki
  • Vicente Juan Segura
  • Carlo Spartaco Capogreco

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 10 months old,

or 826 months and 7 days old,

or 3592 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25149 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 1955.

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 22, 1955?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 22, 1955.

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May 22, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1955:

  • Fred Allen
  • Giuseppe Bonfantini
  • Kuno-Hans von Both
  • Richard Gallagher
  • Miguel Zamacoïs

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1955:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1955:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1955:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 22, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Unchained Melody
  2. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  3. - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  4. - Learnin' The Blues

May 22, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 22, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stranger In Paradise
  2. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  3. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  4. - Earth Angel
  5. - Give Me Your Word

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May 22, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Love Me or Leave Me

Love Me or Leave Me

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Charles Vidor

Starring: Doris Day, James Cagney, Cameron Mitchell, Robert Keith

Country: United States of America

Soldier of Fortune

Soldier of Fortune

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Clark Gable, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Gene Barry

The Dam Busters

The Dam Busters

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney

Country: United States of America

Kiss Me Deadly

Kiss Me Deadly

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Juano Hernandez

Country: United States of America

Bride of the Monster

Bride of the Monster

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Edward D. Wood Jr.

Starring: Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson, Tony McCoy, Loretta King

Country: United States of America

May 22, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 1955 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Terminus

Terminus

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Innerface Films LLC

Off the Record

Off the Record

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Alberto Triana

Science Fiction Theatre

Science Fiction Theatre

Release year: 1955

Directed by: n/a

Starring: Truman Bradley

Country: United States of America

CBC Summer Theatre

CBC Summer Theatre

Release year: 1955

May 22, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Venture Into Darkness by Alice Tisdale Hobart

Venture Into Darkness

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This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.

The Good Shepherd by C.S. Forester

The Good Shepherd

By:

After reading The Good Shepherd, John P. Marquand wrote that C. S. Forester was the First Admiral of the seven seas fiction.

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

By:

One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

The Day Lincoln Was Shot by Jim Bishop

The Day Lincoln Was Shot

By:

It is an in-depth, minute-by-minute account on April 14, 1865. This was the tragic day that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.

The View From Pompey'S Head by Hamilton Basso

The View From Pompey'S Head

By:

Sweet, peaceful -- beautiful old Pompey's Head in South Carolina. Anson Page thought that he would end his life without it. After fifteen years as a Manhattan lawyer for a large publishing company, he returns to his hometown to solve …

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Who was the US President on May 22, 1955?

On May 22, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1955?

On May 22, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1955?

On May 22, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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What happened in 1955?

1955 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WBBJ TV channel 7 in Jackson, TN (ABC) begins broadcasting
  • Catch a Star opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 23 performances
  • J van Tilburg appointed Governor of Suriname

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What was the calendar for May 1955?

May 1955 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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Sunday May 22, 1955