Thursday October 06, 1955: on this day

October 06, 1955 was the 279th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 06, 1955, who was born and died on October 06, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ain't That A Shame by Pat Boone), movies (e.g. Oklahoma!, directed by Fred Zinnemann), TV series (e.g. Fury) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 06, 1955?


October 06, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 279th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1955 can also be written as 10/6/1955 in the US and as 6/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

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October 06, 1955: What happened on that day?


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October 06, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 6th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 01:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1955.

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Who was born on October 06, 1955?


Famous people born on October 06, 1955:

  • Tony Dungy

    American football player and coach.

  • Denny Rehberg

    Politician.

  • Nenad Šalov
  • Gerry Sundquist
  • Aldo Raimondi
  • Michael Tollin
  • François Musy
  • Ellen Kushner
  • Pino Calabrese
  • Wang Huning
  • Attilio Mercalli
  • Enrico Casini
  • Paco Ojeda
  • Anthony Kevin «Tony» Dungy

Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

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


You are 68 years 5 months old,

or 821 months and 13 days old,

or 3571 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25002 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 06, 1955?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

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


Holidays on October 06, 1955:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 06, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 06, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1955 was Ain't That A Shame by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 06, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ain't That A Shame
  2. - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
  3. - Seventeen
  4. - Autumn Leaves
  5. - The Bible Tells Me So

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 06, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Man From Laramie
  2. - Rose Marie
  3. - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
  4. - Cool Water
  5. - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

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

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

Oklahoma!

Oklahoma!

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Starring: Gordon MacRae, Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson, Charlotte Greenwood

Country: United States of America

The Twinkle in God's Eye

The Twinkle in God's Eye

Release year: 1955

Directed by: George Blair

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Coleen Gray, Hugh O'Brian, Joey Forman

The Desperate Hours

The Desperate Hours

Release year: 1955

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott

Country: United States of America

Touch and Go

Touch and Go

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michael Truman

Starring: Jack Hawkins, Margaret Johnston, June Thorburn, John Fraser

Fort Yuma

Fort Yuma

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Peter Graves, Joan Vohs, John Hudson, Joan Taylor

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Fury

Fury

Release year: 1955

Directed by: David Ayer

Crossroads

Crossroads

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Walter Hill

Jungle Jim

Jungle Jim

Release year: 1955

Starring: Johnny Weissmuller, Martin Huston, Dean Fredericks, Tamba

Country: United States of America

Sergeant Preston of the Yukon

Sergeant Preston of the Yukon

Release year: 1955

Written by:

Starring: Dick Simmons, Yukon King, Vic Perrin

Country: United States of America

The Adventures of Robin Hood

The Adventures of Robin Hood

Release year: 1955

Starring: Richard Greene, Victor Woolf, Archie Duncan, Alexander Gauge

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

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

Band Of Angels by Robert Penn Warren

Band Of Angels

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Band of Angels was first published in 1955. It is one of the most vivid and poignant fictional accounts of Civil War era.

Confessions Of Felix Krull by Thomas Mann

Confessions Of Felix Krull

By:

This article recounts the amazing career of Felix Krull, a con man extraordinaire. He is unaffected by the moral precepts that govern ordinary people's conduct.

Why Johnny Can'T Read by Rudolf Franz Flesch

Why Johnny Can'T Read

By:

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 Man In The Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit

By:

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.

The Genius And The Goddess by Aldous Huxley

The Genius And The Goddess

By:

Aldous Huxley's Brave New World author lost a novella. Now back in print in a Harper Perennial Modern Classics book, The Genius and the Goddess tells the story of a

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Who was the US President on October 06, 1955?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 06, 1955?

On October 06, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 6th?

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

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

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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 October 1955?

October 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1955 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 6, 1955