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August 13, 1955 was the 225th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 13, 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 13, 1955, who was born and died on August 13, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 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 13th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1955?
- August 13, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1955?
- August 13, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 13, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1955?
What day of the week was August 13, 1955?
August 13, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 225th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1955 can also be written as 8/13/1955 in the US and as 13/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 13, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1955 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:10 am and setting at 05:35 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 13, 1955?
Famous people born on August 13, 1955:
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
- Betsy King
Betsy King is a retired professional golfer who won multiple major championships.
- Keith Ahlers
English race car driver.
- Hideo Fukuyama
Japanese race car driver.
- Hal Foster
- Marcelino Pérez
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Debi Mazar]()
Debi MazarDebi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.
![Grégory Fitoussi]()
Grégory FitoussiGrégory fitoussi is a french actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as spiral and mr selfridge.
August 13, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 8 months old,
or 824 months and 11 days old,
or 3584 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25092 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 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 13, 1955?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1955.
August 13, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1955:
- Mario Acqua
- Florence Easton
- I barone Horder Thomas Horder
- Wilhelm Kreis
- Giuseppe Sirianni
- Mario Vianello
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Estellar Delacroix
Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.
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August 13, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1955:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 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 13, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 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 13, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 13, 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:
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Wake The Town And Tell The People
- Johnny Desmond - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Perry Como - Tina Marie
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
August 13, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 13, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 13, 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:
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Ruby Murray - Evermore
- David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
August 13, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jesse Hibbs
Starring: Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake, Jack Kelly
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Wolfgang Schleif
Starring: Angelika Meissner, Heidi Brühl, Christiane König, Margarete Haagen
Wiretapper
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Dick Ross
Starring: Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy, Phil Tead
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 13, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Gordon Willis
Frankie Laine Time
Release year: 1955
Musical Chairs
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom
Holiday Hotel
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Michel Lang
Undercurrent
Release year: 1955
August 13, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A.
By: Richard Stoddard Aldrich
Gertrude Lawrence as Mrs. Q by Richard Stoddard Aldrich Greystone 1954, LCCC# 54-119770. 414 pages. NF/VG.
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, …
Officers And Gentlemen
By: Evelyn Waugh
This volume is the second in the trilogy 'Sword of Honor. The trilogy also includes 'Men at Arms and 'The End of the Battle.
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.
The Game Of Hearts
By: Lesley Blanch
Memoirs by the famous British Regency courtesan. Her clients included the Prince, the Lord Chancellor, and four future Prime Ministers.
Who was the US President on August 13, 1955?
On August 13, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1955?
On August 13, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1955?
On August 13, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
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.
