Sunday August 14, 1955: on this day

August 14, 1955 was the 226th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 14, 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 14, 1955, who was born and died on August 14, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 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 14th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 14, 1955?


August 14, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 226th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1955 can also be written as 8/14/1955 in the US and as 14/8/1955 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1955 in August 1955 calendar

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August 14, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th 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 14, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 14th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 14, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 06:19 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 14, 1955?


Famous people born on August 14, 1955:

  • Philippe Békaert

    French jockey, driver, and trainer in horse racing.

  • Paul Greengrass

    Director.

  • Antonello Grimaldi
  • Susanna Camusso
  • Roberto Sorrentino
  • Steve Mormando
  • Loredana Piazza
  • Gerard Plunkett
  • Marcia Morey
  • Gianroberto Casaleggio
  • Jorge Baeza Correa
  • Gillian Taylforth
  • Carlos Medina Plascencia
  • Horacio Taicher
  • Mar Serna

Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

  • Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart

    French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

  • Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis

    Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

  • Halle Berry
    Halle Berry

    American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

  • Steve Martin
    Steve Martin

    American comedian and actor.

  • David Hallyday
    David Hallyday

    French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

  • Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson

    American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

  • Sarah Brightman
    Sarah Brightman

    British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

  • Danielle Steel
    Danielle Steel

    American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

  • Susan Saint James
    Susan Saint James

    American actress.

  • Raoul Bova
    Raoul Bova

    Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

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August 14, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 7 months old,

or 823 months and 5 days old,

or 3579 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25055 days old,

if you were born on August 14, 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 14, 1955?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 14, 1955.

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August 14, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 1955:

  • Herbert Putnam

    American publisher and lawyer 8th librarian for congress (d. 55).

  • Fiske Kimball

    Us architect/art historian dies at 66.

  • Lemuel Ayers

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Fyvush Finkel
    Fyvush Finkel

    American actor (b. 1922).

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Sigrid Gurie
    Sigrid Gurie

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

  • Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard

    Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Camilla Horn
    Camilla Horn

    She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

  • Enzio Ferrari

    Founder of Ferrari S.p.

  • Maximiano Kolbe

    Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.

  • Lavin ia

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

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August 14, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 14, 1955:

  • Paraguay - Flag Day
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
  • United States - National Code talkers Day
  • Pakistan - Independence Day
  • RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
  • Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
  • United States - National Creamsicles Day
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August 14, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 14, 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 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 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 14, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 14, 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 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

August 14, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 14, 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 14, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 14, 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 14, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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 14, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 14, 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

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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.

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines by Wilbur Shaw

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines

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Notes from the dust jacket: "This book is for the millions of automobile owners who understand that the purpose and function of the automobile are to get there fast now, and even faster."

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.

Run Silent, Run Deep by Edward L. Beach

Run Silent, Run Deep

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This is the story of the silent serviceaEUR", the submarine crews that destroyed the Japanese merchant ship. It is a narrative tale with drama and intimacy, telling the story of two strong-headed men. Their loves, their jealousies and their fates …

My Philadelphia Father by Cordelia Drexel Biddle and Kyle Crichton

My Philadelphia Father

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It's an incredible story.

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Who was the US President on August 14, 1955?

On August 14, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1955?

On August 14, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 14, 1955?

On August 14, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 14th?

August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
  • 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.

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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.

Sunday August 14, 1955