Sunday May 27, 1956: on this day

May 27, 1956 was the 148th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 27, 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 27, 1956, who was born and died on May 27, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 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 27th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 27, 1956?


May 27, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 148th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1956 can also be written as 5/27/1956 in the US and as 27/5/1956 in UK and Europe.

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May 27, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 27, 1956:

  • French raid in algiers
  • Us performs nuclear test at enwetak (atmospheric tests).

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May 27, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th 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 27, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 27th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 27, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 27, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 27, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 10:08 pm and setting at 08:49 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 27, 1956?


Famous people born on May 27, 1956:

  • Cynthia McFadden

    Award-winning television journalist known for her work on ABC News and NBC News.

  • Mithcell Resnick

    Mithcell Resnick is the creator of the Scratch programming language and a professor at the MIT Media Lab.

  • Giuseppe Tornatore

    Italian screenwriter and director.

  • Javier Sicilia

    Mexican poet and activist turned politician.

  • Rosemary Squire

    Ambassador theatre group was co-founded by an english producer and manager.

  • Nick Lowery

    Nfl kicker (new york jets).

  • Lisa Niemi in Houston Texas USA

    Actress (dirty dancing - will rodgers follies).

  • Helene Renaux

    French worker in an office is accused of theft.

  • Steve Pagano

    Horse trainer.

  • Jim Cleary
  • Cathy Priestner
  • Massimo De Rossi
  • Clemens Tönnies
  • Maria Klaassen

Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:

  • Henry Kissinger
    Henry Kissinger

    German-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.

  • Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee

    American actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.

  • Chris Colfer
    Chris Colfer

    Chris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.

  • Alain Souchon
    Alain Souchon

    French pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.

  • Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes

    British actor.

  • Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany

    Paul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...

  • Vincent Price
    Vincent Price

    American actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.

  • Lily-Rose Depp
    Lily-Rose Depp

    French-american actress and model.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Carson

    American marine biologist employed in the u.s.

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May 27, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 10 months old,

or 814 months and 23 days old,

or 3542 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24799 days old,

if you were born on May 27, 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 27, 1956?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 27, 1956.

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May 27, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 27, 1956:

  • Stefano Perrier
  • Enzo Jemma

What famous deaths happened on May 27th?

Famous deaths on May 27th:

  • Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway

    American actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".

  • Jeffrey Hunter
    Jeffrey Hunter

    Actor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Bill Pertwee
    Bill Pertwee

    English actor (b. 1926).

  • Mary Philbin
    Mary Philbin

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Ruth McDevitt
    Ruth McDevitt

    Actress (jo all in the family), died at 80.

  • Maurice Richards

    Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Calvyn MacLeod

    Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.

  • Jozeph Roth

    Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.

  • Amun Nehru

    Indian independence activist and political leader.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 27th

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May 27, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 27, 1956:

  • Eutropius
  • Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
  • Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
  • Hildebert
  • Pope John I
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
  • Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
  • Children's Day in Nigeria

Saints celebrated on May 27, 1956:

  • Saint Julius the Veteran
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May 27, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 27, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 27, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 27, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 27, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

May 27, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 27, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 27, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Other Love
  2. - The Poor People Of Paris
  3. - A Tear Fell
  4. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  5. - Lost John / Stewball

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May 27, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 27, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Catered Affair

The Catered Affair

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry Fitzgerald

The Proud Ones

The Proud Ones

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert D. Webb

Starring: Robert Ryan, Virginia Mayo, Jeffrey Hunter, Robert Middleton

Trapeze

Trapeze

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Gina Lollobrigida, Katy Jurado

D-Day the Sixth of June

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

It's Never Too Late

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Michael McCarthy

Starring: Phyllis Calvert, Patrick Barr, Susan Stephen, Guy Rolfe

May 27, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 27, 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

Panorama

Release year: 1956

Lui e lei

Lui e lei

Release year: 1956

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

Double Cross

Double Cross

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Armand Gazarian

The Open Mind

The Open Mind

Release year: 1956

May 27, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 27, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

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This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

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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.

Bay Window Bohemia by Oscar Lewis

Bay Window Bohemia

By:

Bay Window Bohemia: The Brilliang Artistic World Of Gaslit San Fr by Lewis, Oscar

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

By:

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.

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

By:

Love or Perish [Paperback] [May 26, 2012.] Blanton, Smiley

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Who was the US President on May 27, 1956?

On May 27, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1956?

On May 27, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 27, 1956?

On May 27, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 27th?

May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
  • 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.

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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.

Discover how May 1956 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 27, 1956