Wednesday August 10, 1955: on this day

August 10, 1955 was the 222nd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 10, 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 10, 1955, who was born and died on August 10, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 10, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wake The Town And Tell The People by Les Baxter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. To Hell and Back, directed by Jesse Hibbs), TV series (e.g. Windows) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 10th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 10, 1955?


August 10, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1955 can also be written as 8/10/1955 in the US and as 10/8/1955 in UK and Europe.

August 10, 1955 in August 1955 calendar

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August 10, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th 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 10, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 10th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 10, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:46 pm and setting at 02:34 pm.

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 10, 1955?


Famous people born on August 10, 1955:

  • Eddie Campbell

    Australian comics artist and cartoonist from scotland.

  • Mel Tiangco

    Filipina broadcast journalist and television personality.

  • Jim Mees

    American set designer (d. 2013).

  • John Sweeney

    Politician.

  • Dave Hancock
  • Domenico Manzione
  • Gustavo Moscoso
  • Manfred Scheuer
  • Dīmītrios Koutsoumpas
  • Özalp Babaoğlu
  • José Luis Gioia

Whose famous birthday is on August 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 10th:

  • Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux

    Justin theroux is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like the leftovers and films like mulholland drive and the girl on the...

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh babu is a prominent indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.

  • Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas

    He was a spanish actor who became a well-known leading man in spanish films.

  • Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette

    American actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors.

  • Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon

    Angie harmon is an american actress and model known for her roles in tv shows such as law & order and rizzoli & isles.

  • Devon Aoki
    Devon Aoki

    Devon Aoki is a well-known model and actress.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Eddie Fisher
    Eddie Fisher

    American crooner from the 1950's.

  • Rhonda Fleming
    Rhonda Fleming

    American actress.

  • Diane Venora
    Diane Venora

    American actress.

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August 10, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 7 months old,

or 823 months and 9 days old,

or 3579 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25059 days old,

if you were born on August 10, 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 10, 1955?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 10, 1955.

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August 10, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 1955:

  • Jane Murfin

What famous deaths happened on August 10th?

Famous deaths on August 10th:

  • Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes

    American singer, composer and black performer.

  • Raquel Torres
    Raquel Torres

    Raquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Dick Foran
    Dick Foran

    Flemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).

  • Rex Cherryman
    Rex Cherryman

    American actor (born 1897).

  • Zema Williams

    Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.

  • Laylin Olsen

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Lysbeth de Vos

    Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Alleta Jacobs

    Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.

  • Jemina Boone

    Wife of famous frontiersman Daniel Boone.

  • Sayeed Abubakar

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

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August 10, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 10, 1955:

  • Roman festivals - Opalia, festival in honor of Ops
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Laurence
  • Prisoner's Justice Day - Canada.
  • Independence Day in Ecuador -- Movement began in Quito in 1809. Independence not achieved till May 1822.
  • St. Deusdedit
  • Ancient Latvia - Labrenca Diena held
  • St. Blaan
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August 10, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 10, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 10, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1955 was Wake The Town And Tell The People by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 10, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 10, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wake The Town And Tell The People
  2. - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
  3. - Tina Marie
  4. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  5. - Learnin' The Blues

August 10, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 10, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 10, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. 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 10, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 10, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

To Hell and Back

To Hell and Back

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jesse Hibbs

Starring: Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake, Jack Kelly

Country: United States of America

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

August 10, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 10, 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 10, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 10, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

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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.

The Game Of Hearts by Lesley Blanch

The Game Of Hearts

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Memoirs by the famous British Regency courtesan. Her clients included the Prince, the Lord Chancellor, and four future Prime Ministers.

The Land They Fought For by Clifford Dowdey

The Land They Fought For

By:

Clifford Dowdey, Book by

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

Grandfather Stories by Samuel Hopkins Adams

Grandfather Stories

By:

Book by Samuel Hopkins, Adams

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Who was the US President on August 10, 1955?

On August 10, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 1955?

On August 10, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 10, 1955?

On August 10, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 10th?

August 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: the taliban launch a large-scale military offensive in an attempt to take over ghazni in the southeastern part of afghanistan. this is a provincial capital located on the kabul–kandahar highway. they take over a portion of the city.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: new york state's gatehouse media has announced an agreement to purchase 11 u.s. newspapers owned by morris communications, georgia. the deal includes the log cabin democrat, which was founded in 1879 and three alaskan newspapers, the juneau empire clarion, peninsula clarion, and homer news. the deal is expected close by october 2. (adweek.) dineequity announced that it will close 160 applebee's restaurants and ihop restaurants.
  • 2016 - Ukrainian crisis: russia’s federal security service (fsb), claims it has stopped two armed ukrainian incursions in crimea. at least one of the officers was killed after a "massive fight" with "sabotage terrorist" groups. the russian claims are denied by ukraine.

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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.

Discover how August 1955 calendar looked like.

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