Tuesday December 06, 1955: on this day

December 06, 1955 was the 340th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 06, 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 December 06, 1955, who was born and died on December 06, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 06, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams), movies (e.g. The Man with the Golden Arm, directed by Otto Preminger), TV series (e.g. Here And Now) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 6th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 06, 1955?


December 06, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 340th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1955 can also be written as 12/6/1955 in the US and as 6/12/1955 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 1955 in December 1955 calendar

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December 06, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 06, 1955:

  • New york psychologist joyce brothers wins tv's "$64,000 question" on boxing.

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December 06, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 06, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 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 December 6th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 06, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

35%

The moon phase on December 06, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 December 06, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:33 pm and setting at 12:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1955.

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Who was born on December 06, 1955?


Famous people born on December 06, 1955:

  • Steven Wright

    He is an actor and comedian from the united states.

  • Graeme Hughes

    Australian cricketer, rugby league player, and sportscaster.

  • Anne Begg

    Scottish politician and educator.

  • Rick Buckler

    English songwriter and producer of drummers (the jam the highliners, time uk).

  • Tony Woodcock

    English footballer.

  • Tish Hinojosa in San Antonio

    Texas, usa.

  • Bill Lloyd in Bowling Green

    Kentucky, usa.

  • Jeff Stelling

    Sportscaster.

  • Edward Tudor-Pole
    Edward Tudor-Pole
  • Bright Sheng
  • Aires Ali
  • Eduardo Luís
  • Timothy Glass
  • Washington González
  • Ali Rabiei

Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:

  • Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce

    American actor.

  • Judd Apatow
    Judd Apatow

    American screenwriter and film director.

  • Elissa Landi
    Elissa Landi

    Italian actress, writer and actress.

  • Janine Turner
    Janine Turner

    Janine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.

  • Peter Handke
    Peter Handke

    Austrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams

    American actress and singer.

  • Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson

    Canadian actress.

  • Shekhar Kapur
    Shekhar Kapur

    Indian screenwriter and producer of director producers.

  • Patrick Bauchau
    Patrick Bauchau

    Belgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.

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December 06, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 4 months old,

or 820 months and 19 days old,

or 3568 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24978 days old,

if you were born on December 06, 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 December 06, 1955?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 06, 1955.

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December 06, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 06, 1955:

  • Langdon Warner

    Renowned art historian known for his work on Islamic and Asian art.

  • Honus Wagner

    American baseball player and manager (b. 1874).

  • Georges Johin
  • George Platt Lynes
  • Mary Stone McDowell
  • Johannes Peter «Honus» Wagner

What famous deaths happened on December 6th?

Famous deaths on December 6th:

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

  • Peter Vaughan
    Peter Vaughan

    English actor (d. 2016).

  • Werner Klemperer
    Werner Klemperer

    German-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.

  • Frances Bavier
    Frances Bavier

    Frances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.

  • Gian Maria Volontè
    Gian Maria Volontè

    Italian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.

  • John Payne
    John Payne

    John Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.

  • Rita Macedo
    Rita Macedo

    Actress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.

  • Kathleen Harrison
    Kathleen Harrison

    Actress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.

  • James Dobson
    James Dobson

    Focus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 6th

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December 06, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 06, 1955:

  • Spain - Constitution Day
  • Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
  • Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
  • Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
  • Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
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December 06, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 06, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 06, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 06, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 06, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Autumn Leaves
  2. - He

December 06, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1955 was Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 06, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 06, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock Around The Clock
  2. - Christmas Alphabet
  3. - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
  4. - Let's Have A Ding Dong
  5. - Meet Me On The Corner

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December 06, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 06, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Man with the Golden Arm

The Man with the Golden Arm

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Eleanor Parker, Arnold Stang

Country: United States of America

Picnic

Picnic

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: William Holden, Kim Novak, Betty Field, Susan Strasberg

Country: United States of America

The Rose Tattoo

The Rose Tattoo

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Daniel Mann

Starring: Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan, Ben Cooper

A Lawless Street

A Lawless Street

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Randolph Scott, Angela Lansbury, Warner Anderson, Jean Parker

Storm Fear

Storm Fear

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Cornel Wilde

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Jean Wallace, Dan Duryea, Lee Grant

December 06, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 06, 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:

Here and Now

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

Perspective

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

Release year: 1955

Directed by: LEV ATAMANOV

St. Ives

St. Ives

Release year: 1955

Judge Roy Bean

Judge Roy Bean

Release year: 1955

December 06, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 06, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

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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.

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea

By:

159 pp., 8vo.

The Deer Park by Norman Mailer

The Deer Park

By:

Desert D'Or is a private oasis located in the middle of the cactus wilds, just two hundred miles from Hollywood. It's a haven for directors, stars, studio execs and all the other wannabe stars.

The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

The Edge Of The Sea

By:

"The edge is both a beautiful and strange place. The Edge of the Sea is a book that can be enjoyed for both pleasure and as a guide to practical identification.

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

A Night To Remember

By:

A Night to Remember is the classic, minute-by-minute account about the sinking and rescue of the Titanic. First published in 1955, A Night to Remember has remained a timeless classic.

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Who was the US President on December 06, 1955?

On December 06, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1955?

On December 06, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 06, 1955?

On December 06, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 6th?

December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of December. 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 December 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
  • 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),

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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 December 1955?

December 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1955 calendar looked like.

Tuesday December 6, 1955