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August 01, 1955 was the 213th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 01, 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 August 01, 1955, who was born and died on August 01, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets), movies (e.g. Mr. Arkadin, directed by Orson Welles), TV series (e.g. Windows) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 01, 1955?
- August 01, 1955: What happened on that day?
- August 01, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 01, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 01, 1955?
- August 01, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 01, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 01, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 01, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 01, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 01, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 01, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 01, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 01, 1955?
What day of the week was August 01, 1955?
August 01, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 213th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 01, 1955 can also be written as 8/1/1955 in the US and as 1/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 01, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 01, 1955:
- Tengku abdul rahman forms malacca government
- Will tv channel 12 in urbana-champaign, il (pbs) begins broadcasting
August 01, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 01, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 01, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 01, 1955 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:47 pm and setting at 04:41 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.
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Who was born on August 01, 1955?
Famous people born on August 01, 1955:
- Gildo Pallanca
Gildo Pallanca is the founder and CEO of Pallanca Group, a diversified business conglomerate based in Monaco.
- Arun Lal
Arun Lal is a former Indian cricketer who played for the national team and later became a cricket commentator.
- Trevor Berbick
Jamaican boxer (d.2006).
- Thomas Leonard
Businessman.
- Marie Le Gall
- Philippe Barroso
- Yūko Shibukawa
- Epi (Juan Antonio San Epifanio)
Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:
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Jason MomoaJason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.
![Sam Mendes]()
Sam MendesBritish film and stage director.
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
![Giancarlo Giannini]()
Giancarlo GianniniHe is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.
![Chuck D]()
Chuck DAmerican rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).
![Demián Bichir]()
Demián BichirMexican-american producer and actor.
![Nathalie Delon]()
Nathalie DelonNathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.
![David Wain]()
David WainAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Geoffrey Holder]()
Geoffrey HolderBrazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.
![Kris Holden-Ried]()
Kris Holden-RiedCanadian actor.
August 01, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 8 months old,
or 824 months and 18 days old,
or 3585 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25099 days old,
if you were born on August 01, 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 August 01, 1955?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1955.
August 01, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 01, 1955:
- Alvey Emerson
Alvey Emerson was a celebrated American playwright known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious dramas.
- William Hamilton
- Charles Herbert Shaw
What famous deaths happened on August 1st?
Famous deaths on August 1st:
![Wilford Brimley]()
Wilford BrimleyWilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.
![Frances Farmer]()
Frances FarmerAmerican actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Eva Bartok]()
Eva BartokHungarian-english actress (d. 1998).
![Strother Martin]()
Strother MartinAmerican actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.
![Florence Eldridge]()
Florence EldridgeBroadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.
![Pola Negri]()
Pola NegriPolish-american actress.
![Bal Gangadhar Tilak]()
Bal Gangadhar TilakIndian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).
- Corazon Aquino
Aristocratic filipino family.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st
August 01, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 01, 1955:
- Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
- Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
- St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
- Angola - Armed Forces Day
- Switzerland - National Day
- Benin - National Day
- Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
- Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
- People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army
Observances on August 01, 1955:
- World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
August 01, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 01, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 01, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1955 was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 01, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Sammy Davis Jr. - Something's Gotta Give (orchestra Of Sy Oliver)
August 01, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 01, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Ruby Murray - Evermore
- David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
August 01, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 01, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mr. Arkadin
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Orson Welles
Starring: Orson Welles, Peter van Eyck, Michael Redgrave, Patricia Medina
Country: United States of America
Die Mädels vom Immenhof
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Wolfgang Schleif
Starring: Angelika Meissner, Heidi Brühl, Christiane König, Margarete Haagen
Wiretapper
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Dick Ross
Starring: Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy, Phil Tead
To Catch a Thief
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams
Country: United States of America
Footsteps in the Fog
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Arthur Lubin
Starring: Stewart Granger, Jean Simmons, Bill Travers, Belinda Lee
August 01, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 01, 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:
Windows
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Gordon Willis
Frankie Laine Time
Release year: 1955
Musical Chairs
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom
Holiday Hotel
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Michel Lang
Undercurrent
Release year: 1955
August 01, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 01, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gift From The Sea
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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.
Why Johnny Can'T Read
By: Rudolf Franz Flesch
The U.S. Department of Education recommends this classic book on phonics. This book contains complete instructions and materials for teaching children how to read at home.
The View From Pompey'S Head
By: Hamilton Basso
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 …
The Scotswoman
By: Inglis Clark Fletcher
The Scotswoman Hardcover June 10, 1976, Inglis Clark Fletcher
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.
Who was the US President on August 01, 1955?
On August 01, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1955?
On August 01, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 01, 1955?
On August 01, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 1st?
August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of August. 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 August 1st, such as:
- 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.
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 August 1955?
August 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
