Monday August 15, 1955: on this day

August 15, 1955 was the 227th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1955, who was born and died on August 15, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Longest Walk by Jaye P. Morgan), movies (e.g. Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray), TV series (e.g. The Prince And The Pauper) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1955?


August 15, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 227th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1955 can also be written as 8/15/1955 in the US and as 15/8/1955 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1955 in August 1955 calendar

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August 15, 1955: What happened on that day?


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August 15, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 15, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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August 15, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:26 am and setting at 06:57 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 15, 1955?


Famous people born on August 15, 1955:

  • Chalermchai Kositpipat

    Chalermchai Kositpipat is a renowned Thai artist known for his intricate and colorful murals and sculptures.

  • Anne Pohtamo

    Finnish beauty queen, winner in a contest.

  • Nester Torrres

    Nester Torres is a renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Larry Mathews in Burbank

    California, usa; actor (ritchie - dick van dyke show).

  • Kenneth Carr

    Clearwater, florida -- basketball player (1976 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Jussi Parviainen

    Finnish screenwriter, playwright and film director.

  • Mary E. Pearson

    Writer.

  • Franco Nembrini
  • Asım Can Gündüz
  • Doug Hughes
  • Igles Corelli
  • Piero Delbosco
  • Ali Laarayedh
  • Larry Mathews
  • Uli Spieß
  • Paul Durkin

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 7 months old,

or 823 months and 4 days old,

or 3579 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25054 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1955?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1955.

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August 15, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1955:

  • Ettie Stettheimer

    Ettie Stettheimer was an American painter known for her modernist style.

  • Charles A. Templeton

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Hazelene Ray

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Soundra Mohan

    Acclaimed painter whose works reflect themes of nature and spirituality.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th

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August 15, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1955:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1955 was The Longest Walk by Jaye P. Morgan, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 15, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Longest Walk
  2. - Maybellene
  3. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  4. - Ain't That A Shame
  5. - Learnin' The Blues

August 15, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 15, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. 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 15, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pather Panchali

Pather Panchali

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Starring: Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Bannerjee, Subir Banerjee, Chunibala Devi

Country: United States of America

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

August 15, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Giles Foster

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

August 15, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson

Not as a Stranger

By:

Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.

Onions In The Stew by Betty MacDonald

Onions In The Stew

By:

Betty MacDonald's books have taught me much about tolerance and friendship, even though I am an adult in my 20's.

The House On Nauset Marsh by Wyman Richardson

The House On Nauset Marsh

By:

Dr. Wyman Richardson was a distinguished and busy physician who practiced in Boston. He also taught at Harvard Medical School. But, here's his other life, the one that is closest to him.

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

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.

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

By:

The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1955?

On August 15, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1955?

On August 15, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1955?

On August 15, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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.

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Monday August 15, 1955