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October 11, 1955 was the 284th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 11, 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 11, 1955, who was born and died on October 11, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 11, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Yellow Rose Of Texas by Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus), movies (e.g. A Man Alone, directed by Ray Milland), TV series (e.g. Wanted) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 11th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 11, 1955?
- October 11, 1955: What happened on that day?
- October 11, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 11, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 11, 1955?
- October 11, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 11, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- October 11, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 11, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- October 11, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 11, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 11, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 11, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on October 11, 1955?
What day of the week was October 11, 1955?
October 11, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 284th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 11, 1955 can also be written as 10/11/1955 in the US and as 11/10/1955 in UK and Europe.
October 11, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 11, 1955:
- All peron feast days disposed of in argentina
- Persia signs pact of baghdad
- 70-mm film for projection is introduced with the theatrical release of rodgers and hammerstein's musical film, ''oklahoma!''
October 11, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th 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 11, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 11, 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 October 11th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 11, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 11, 1955 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 11, 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 11, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:35 am and setting at 04:29 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 11, 1955?
Famous people born on October 11, 1955:
- Norm Nixon
American basketball player and sportscaster.
Whose famous birthday is on October 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 11th:
![Nivin Pauly]()
Nivin PaulyRenowned Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
![Amitabh Bachchan]()
Amitabh BachchanIndian actor, producer, singer, and tv host.
![Luke Perry]()
Luke PerryLuke perry was an american actor best known for his role as dylan mckay on the tv series beverly hills, 90210.
![Rakul Preet Singh]()
Rakul Preet SinghRakul preet singh is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.
![Michelle Trachtenberg]()
Michelle TrachtenbergMichelle trachtenberg is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as buffy the vampire slayer and gossip...
![Emily Deschanel]()
Emily DeschanelShe is an american actress, both on film and television.
![Mario Lopez]()
Mario LopezMario lopez is an american actor, television host, and entertainment journalist, best known for his role as a.c.
![Jane Krakowski]()
Jane KrakowskiJane krakowski is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like 30 rock and ally mcbeal.
![Matt Bomer]()
Matt BomerMatt bomer is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like white collar and american horror story.
![Jodi Benson]()
Jodi BensonJodi benson is an american actress best known for providing the voice of ariel in disney's the little mermaid.
October 11, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 6 months old,
or 822 months and 12 days old,
or 3576 weeks
or 25032 days old,
if you were born on October 11, 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 11, 1955?
There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 11, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 11, 1955.
October 11, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on October 11th?
Famous deaths on October 11th:
![Angela Lansbury]()
Angela LansburyBritish-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...
![Bonita Granville]()
Bonita GranvilleBonita Granville was an American actress known for her role in the Nancy Drew film series.
![Richard Denning]()
Richard DenningPoughkeepsie (new york) -- actor (steve karen, hawaii five-0).
![Richard Cromwell]()
Richard CromwellOliver cromwell was a british politician, and he is the son of a prominent family.
![Chico Marx]()
Chico MarxAmerican comedian, who was a star on both the stage and in films.
![Paul Shenar]()
Paul ShenarActor (deadly forces, dream lover), who dies at 53.
![Chester Conklin]()
Chester ConklinActor (greed modern times), dies in 83.
- Edit Piaf
Edith Piaf was a renowned French singer and actress, known for her powerful and emotional performances.
- Dorotea Lange
American documentary photographer famous for her work during the Great Depression.
- Redd Foxx
Legendary comedian and actor best known for his role in 'Sanford and Son'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 11th
October 11, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 11, 1955:
- International Day of the Girl Child
October 11, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 11, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 11, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1955 was The Yellow Rose Of Texas by Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 11, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 11, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Fontane Sisters - Seventeen
- Don Cornell - The Bible Tells Me So
October 11, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 11, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 11, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Cyril Stapleton Orchestra With Julie Dawn - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
October 11, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 11, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
A Man Alone
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Ray Milland
Starring: Ray Milland, Mary Murphy, Ward Bond, Raymond Burr
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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: George Blair
Starring: Mickey Rooney, Coleen Gray, Hugh O'Brian, Joey Forman
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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Michael Truman
Starring: Jack Hawkins, Margaret Johnston, June Thorburn, John Fraser
October 11, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 11, 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:
Wanted
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Vitaliy Versace
Fury
Release year: 1955
Directed by: David Ayer
Crossroads
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Walter Hill
Jungle Jim
Release year: 1955
Starring: Johnny Weissmuller, Martin Huston, Dean Fredericks, Tamba
Country: United States of America
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Release year: 1955
Written by: George W. Trendle, Fran Striker
Starring: Dick Simmons, Yukon King, Vic Perrin
Country: United States of America
October 11, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 11, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Why Johnny Can'T Read
By: Rudolf Franz Flesch
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.
Band Of Angels
By: Robert Penn Warren
Band of Angels was first published in 1955. It is one of the most vivid and poignant fictional accounts of Civil War era.
No Time For Sergeants
By: Mac Hyman
One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …
The Great Man
By: Al Morgan
Binding tight. Second printing. X library. Some may need a dust jacket. Excellent reading copy
Who was the US President on October 11, 1955?
On October 11, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1955?
On October 11, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 11, 1955?
On October 11, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 11th?
October 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2018 - A river in bududa (uganda) bursts, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people. many others are also injured and displaced.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attacked a police command centre in damascus killing two and injuring six more. the sun reports that sally jones, a british-born recruiter for isil, was killed in a drone strike by the united states in june. she was fleeing raqqa, syria with her 12-year old son.
- 2016 - According to reports, a gunman dressed in an afghan police uniform kills 14 people and injures many more at the shiite karte skhi shrine in kabul, just before ashura begins. the attacker is killed by police. (upi),
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.
