Wednesday January 05, 1955: on this day

January 05, 1955 was the 5th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 05, 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 January 05, 1955, who was born and died on January 05, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sincerely by The McGuire Sisters), movies (e.g. Bad Day at Black Rock, directed by John Sturges), TV series (e.g. It'S A Great Life) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 5th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 05, 1955?


January 05, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 5th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1955 can also be written as 1/5/1955 in the US and as 5/1/1955 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1955 in January 1955 calendar

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January 05, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 05, 1955:

  • Kmsp tv channel 9 in minneapolis-st paul, mn (ind) 1st broadcast
  • Representative charles bennett of florida introduces legislation in the house of representatives to require "in god we trust" to appear on all paper money.

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January 05, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 05, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 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 January 5th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 05, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 05, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 January 05, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 01:47 pm and setting at 05:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1955.

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Who was born on January 05, 1955?


Famous people born on January 05, 1955:

  • Mamata Banerjee

    Mamata Banerjee is the current Chief Minister of West Bengal and the founder of the All India Trinamool Congress political party.

  • Vicky Cause

    American photographic model, before she was three.

  • Mohsen Sazegara

    Iranian politician and journalist.

  • Jimmy Mulville

    Hat trick productions was co-founded by a screenwriter and actor in english comedy, comedian adam smith.

  • Jacob Hård

    Swedish journalist.

  • Kari Mäkinen
  • Adriana Ocampo
  • Miguel Ángel Ruiz García
  • Virulo (Alejandro García)

Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Uday Chopra
    Uday Chopra

    Uday Chopra is an Indian actor and producer, known for his work in the Dhoom film series.

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January 05, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 3 months old,

or 831 months and 14 days old,

or 3615 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25307 days old,

if you were born on January 05, 1955.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 1955?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 05, 1955.

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January 05, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 05, 1955:

  • Marcel Déat
  • Hans-Karl von Esebeck
  • Gertrud Eysoldt
  • Alexander Wienerberger

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Uday Kiran
    Uday Kiran

    Uday Kiran was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • Marsella Dumas

    Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

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January 05, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 05, 1955:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
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January 05, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 05, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 3rd and January 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 05, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1955 was Sincerely by The McGuire Sisters, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 05, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 05, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sincerely
  2. - Melody Of Love
  3. - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane

January 05, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1955 was The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 05, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 05, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Finger Of Suspicion
  2. - Mambo Italiano
  3. - No One But You
  4. - I Still Believe
  5. - Heartbeat

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January 05, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 05, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bad Day at Black Rock

Bad Day at Black Rock

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Anne Francis, Dean Jagger

Country: United States of America

White Christmas

White Christmas

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen

Country: United States of America

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Release year: 1954

Directed by: John Paul

Starring: Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock, Frank Rogier, Delbert Anderson

Lease of Life

Lease of Life

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Charles Frend

Starring: Robert Donat, Kay Walsh, Adrienne Corri, Denholm Elliott

Der schweigende Engel

Der schweigende Engel

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Harald Reinl

Starring: Christine Kaufmann, Josefin Kipper, Robert Freitag, Siegfried Breuer Jr.

January 05, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 05, 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:

It's a Great Life

It's a Great Life

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam Wood

Passport to Danger

Passport to Danger

Release year: 1954

Written by:

Directed by: N/a

Starring: Cesar Romero

Country: United States of America

The Great Gildersleeve

The Great Gildersleeve

Release year: 1954

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Soldiers of Fortune

Soldiers of Fortune

Release year: 1955

Starring: John Russell, Chick Chandler

Country: United States of America

January 05, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 05, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis

Auntie Mame

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Auntie Mame was a wild and wonderful character.

Soldier Of Fortune by Ernest Kellogg Gann

Soldier Of Fortune

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With its fast pace and intense adventure, this book will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. The suspense builds with the addition of a beautiful, unusual love story.

Treadmill To Oblivion by Fred Allen

Treadmill To Oblivion

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Treadmill to Oblivion is Fred Allen's account, first published in 1954. It tells the story of his radio career as host of his comedy-variety program (1934-1949).

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

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With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

The Tumult And The Shouting by Grantland Rice

The Tumult And The Shouting

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Who was the US President on January 05, 1955?

On January 05, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 05, 1955?

On January 05, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 05, 1955?

On January 05, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 5th?

January 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of January. 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 January 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

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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 January 1955?

January 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1955 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 5, 1955