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Thursday December 08, 1955: on this day
December 08, 1955 was the 342nd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 08, 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 08, 1955, who was born and died on December 08, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 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 8th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 08, 1955?
- December 08, 1955: What happened on that day?
- December 08, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 08, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 08, 1955?
- December 08, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 08, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- December 08, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 08, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- December 08, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 08, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 08, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 08, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on December 08, 1955?
What day of the week was December 08, 1955?
December 08, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 08, 1955 can also be written as 12/8/1955 in the US and as 8/12/1955 in UK and Europe.
December 08, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 08, 1955:
- 21st heisman trophy award: howard cassady, ohio state (hb).
- Turkish government of menderes forms.
- Brooklyn catcher roy campanella wins his third most valuable player award.
- The flag of europe is adopted by council of europe.
December 08, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 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 8th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 08, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 08, 1955 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:41 am and setting at 01:28 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 08, 1955?
Famous people born on December 08, 1955:
- Douglas Crockford
Known for his work in JavaScript and JSON data interchange format.
- Brock Nelson
Geologist specializing in tectonics and seismic activity.
- Luis Alvarez-Gaume
Known for contributions to string theory and particle physics.
- Milenko Zablaćanski
Serbian actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2008).
- Claudio Bigagli
He is an italian actor who has appeared as an actor in over 40 films and tv shows since 1976.
- Kasim Sulton
American producer and bass player (blue a-yster cult utopia, the new cars).
- Pino Cacucci
Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:
![Jim Morrison]()
Jim MorrisonAmerican singer, songwriter and poet.
![Nicki Minaj]()
Nicki MinajRapper.
![Maximilian Schell]()
Maximilian SchellMaximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...
![Ian Somerhalder]()
Ian SomerhalderAmerican actor, model, and director.
![Kim Basinger]()
Kim BasingerAmerican actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.
![Teri Hatcher]()
Teri HatcherAmerican actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.
![David Carradine]()
David CarradineAmerican actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.
![Francis Huster]()
Francis HusterFrench film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.
![AnnaSophia Robb]()
AnnaSophia RobbAmerican singer and actress.
![Dominic Monaghan]()
Dominic MonaghanMovie actor.
December 08, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 4 months old,
or 820 months and 12 days old,
or 3567 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24971 days old,
if you were born on December 08, 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 08, 1955?
There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 08, 1955.
December 08, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 08, 1955:
- Herman Weyl
German mathematician and physicist known for his contributions to the theory of relativity and differential geometry.
- Jacques Handschin
Swiss musicologist, who dies at the age of 69.
What famous deaths happened on December 8th?
Famous deaths on December 8th:
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Marty Robbins]()
Marty RobbinsAmerican country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.
![Gladys George]()
Gladys GeorgeAmerican actress (b. 1904).
![Rene Auberjonois]()
Rene AuberjonoisAmerican actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.
![Caroll Spinney]()
Caroll SpinneyAmerican puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).
![Howard Rollins]()
Howard RollinsAmerican actor (born 1950).
![Robert Prosky]()
Robert ProskyAmerican actor (born 1930).
![Martha Tilton]()
Martha TiltonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2006).
![Carlotta Monti]()
Carlotta MontiLover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.
- John Lennon
Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th
December 08, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 08, 1955:
- Malta - Public Holiday.
- Panama - Mother's Day
- Romania - Constitution Day
- Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
- R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
- Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
- Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
- Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
December 08, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 08, 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 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
December 08, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 08, 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:
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Al Hibbler - He
December 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 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 08, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 08, 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:
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
- Dickie Valentine - Christmas Alphabet
- The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
- Winifred Atwell - Let's Have A Ding Dong
- Max Bygraves - Meet Me On The Corner
December 08, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 08, 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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Otto Preminger
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Eleanor Parker, Arnold Stang
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Daniel Mann
Starring: Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan, Ben Cooper
A Lawless Street
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis
Starring: Randolph Scott, Angela Lansbury, Warner Anderson, Jean Parker
Storm Fear
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Cornel Wilde
Starring: Cornel Wilde, Jean Wallace, Dan Duryea, Lee Grant
December 08, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Fabien Constant
Perspective
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jason Drakeford
The Snow Queen
Release year: 1955
Directed by: LEV ATAMANOV
St. Ives
Release year: 1955
Judge Roy Bean
Release year: 1955
December 08, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 08, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
By: Sloan Wilson
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.
A Man Called Peter
By: Catherine Marshall
Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"
The Power Of Positive Thinking
By: Norman Vincent Peale
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 Deer Park
By: Norman Mailer
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.
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.
Who was the US President on December 08, 1955?
On December 08, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1955?
On December 08, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 08, 1955?
On December 08, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 8th?
December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
- 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.
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.
