Thursday August 04, 1955: on this day

August 04, 1955 was the 216th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 04, 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 04, 1955, who was born and died on August 04, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 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 4th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 1955?


August 04, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 216th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1955 can also be written as 8/4/1955 in the US and as 4/8/1955 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1955 in August 1955 calendar

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August 04, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1955:

  • Eisenhower authorizes $46 million for construction of cia headquarters

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August 04, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th 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 04, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1955 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:21 pm and setting at 07:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1955.

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Who was born on August 04, 1955?


Famous people born on August 04, 1955:

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Karin Smith

    German javelin thrower, who won a silver medal in 1981 world university games.

  • Alberto Gonzales

    American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 80th united states attorney general.

  • Andrew M Allen in Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA Captain US Marine Corp/astronaut (sk

    Sts-46).

  • Billy Bob Thornton in Hot Springs

    Arkansas, usa.

  • Charles D "Sam" Gemar in Yankton

    South dakota, usa; army/astronaut (sts38, 48).

  • Joy Sexton

    American notable family, daughter anne sexton, american poet.

  • Lajos Dobány
  • Steingrímur Sigfússon
  • Andrew Allen
  • Alberto Bassetti
  • Bob Baumhower
  • Franz Siegl
  • Lubna Olayan
  • Dagoberto Valdés Hernández

Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

  • Richard Belzer
    Richard Belzer

    American comedian who became a star in comedy.

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August 04, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 8 months old,

or 824 months and 23 days old,

or 3586 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25104 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 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 04, 1955?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 04, 1955.

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August 04, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 1955:

  • Filippo Anivitti
  • Jules Rossignol

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

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August 04, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 1955:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 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 04, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 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 04, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 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:

  1. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  2. - Learnin' The Blues
  3. - Ain't That A Shame
  4. - Unchained Melody
  5. - Something's Gotta Give (orchestra Of Sy Oliver)

August 04, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 04, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 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:

  1. - Rose Marie
  2. - Cool Water
  3. - Learnin' The Blues
  4. - Evermore
  5. - Ev'rywhere

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August 04, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mr. Arkadin

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

Die Mädels vom Immenhof

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Wolfgang Schleif

Starring: Angelika Meissner, Heidi Brühl, Christiane König, Margarete Haagen

Wiretapper

Wiretapper

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Dick Ross

Starring: Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy, Phil Tead

To Catch a Thief

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

Footsteps in the Fog

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Stewart Granger, Jean Simmons, Bill Travers, Belinda Lee

August 04, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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

Windows

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Gordon Willis

Frankie Laine Time

Frankie Laine Time

Release year: 1955

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Holiday Hotel

Holiday Hotel

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michel Lang

Undercurrent

Undercurrent

Release year: 1955

August 04, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

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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, …

Onions In The Stew by Betty MacDonald

Onions In The Stew

By:

Betty MacDonald's books have taught me much about tolerance and friendship, even though I am an adult in my 20's.

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

By:

The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A. by Richard Stoddard Aldrich

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A.

By:

Gertrude Lawrence as Mrs. Q by Richard Stoddard Aldrich Greystone 1954, LCCC# 54-119770. 414 pages. NF/VG.

The Scotswoman by Inglis Clark Fletcher

The Scotswoman

By:

The Scotswoman Hardcover June 10, 1976, Inglis Clark Fletcher

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Who was the US President on August 04, 1955?

On August 04, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1955?

On August 04, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 1955?

On August 04, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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 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.

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Thursday August 4, 1955