Wednesday March 16, 1955: on this day

March 16, 1955 was the 75th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 16, 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 March 16, 1955, who was born and died on March 16, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Tennessee Ernie Ford), movies (e.g. The Night My Number Came Up, directed by Leslie Norman), TV series (e.g. Passport To Danger) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 16th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 16, 1955?


March 16, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 75th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1955 can also be written as 3/16/1955 in the US and as 16/3/1955 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1955 in March 1955 calendar

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March 16, 1955: What happened on that day?


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March 16, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 16, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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March 16, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 16, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 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 March 16, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 01:11 am and setting at 11:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Apr 07, 1955.

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Who was born on March 16, 1955?


Famous people born on March 16, 1955:

  • Jonathan Salk

    Biologist known for his work in developing a vaccine for HIV.

  • Glendon Allison

    American politician who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

  • Linda Lepomme

    Belgian actress and singer.

  • Andy Scott

    Canadian politician (d. 2013).

  • Bruno Barreto

    Brazilian director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Bob Ley

    American sports anchor and reporter.

  • Svetlana Alexeeva

    Russian coach and ice dancer.

  • Jiro Watanabe

    Japanese boxer.

  • Rimantas Astrauskas

    Lithuanian physicist.

  • Dee Snider

    Musician.

  • Pëtr Aven
  • Tina Beattie
  • Ruben Buriani
  • Tsuneo Niijima
  • Rudy Salvagnini
  • Trey Waltke

Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:

  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...

  • Alexandra Daddario
    Alexandra Daddario

    Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.

  • Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham

    Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.

  • Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film.

  • Victor Garber
    Victor Garber

    Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada

    Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.

  • Bernardo Bertolucci
    Bernardo Bertolucci

    He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.

  • Karlheinz Böhm
    Karlheinz Böhm

    German-austrian actor (d. 2014.

  • Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn

    English singer and actor.

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March 16, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years and 3 days old,

or 828 months and 3 days old,

or 3600 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25206 days old,

if you were born on March 16, 1955.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 1955?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 16, 1955.

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March 16, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 16, 1955:

  • Nicolas de Staël

    Russian-french illustrator and painter (d. 1955).

  • Mayhew Lake

    Composer dies at 75.

  • Richard Becker
  • Luigi del Liechtenstein

What famous deaths happened on March 16th?

Famous deaths on March 16th:

  • Bebe Daniels
    Bebe Daniels

    American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • June Collyer
    June Collyer

    Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Vernestine Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Abrey Beardsley

    Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.

  • Paul Kohner

    Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.

  • Linas Marcinkevicius

    Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.

  • Lidiya Ginzburg

    Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.

  • Mabeline Coleman

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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March 16, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 16, 1955:

  • St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
  • Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
  • The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome

Saints celebrated on March 16, 1955:

  • Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
  • Saint Eusebia (+680)
  • Saint Benedicta (+1260)
  • Saint Agapitus
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March 16, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 16, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 14th and March 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1955 was Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 16, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  2. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  3. - Melody Of Love

March 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 16, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 16, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Give Me Your Word
  2. - Softly Softly
  3. - A Blossom Fell
  4. - Mambo Italiano
  5. - Let Me Go Lover

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March 16, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 16, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Night My Number Came Up

The Night My Number Came Up

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Leslie Norman

Starring: Michael Redgrave, Sheila Sim, Alexander Knox, Denholm Elliott

Man Without a Star

Man Without a Star

Release year: 1955

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Jeanne Crain, Claire Trevor, William Campbell

Stranger on Horseback

Stranger on Horseback

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Joel McCrea, Miroslava, Kevin McCarthy, John McIntire

The Glass Slipper

The Glass Slipper

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Charles Walters

Starring: Leslie Caron, Michael Wilding, Keenan Wynn, Estelle Winwood

Strategic Air Command

Strategic Air Command

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: James Stewart, June Allyson, Frank Lovejoy, Barry Sullivan

March 16, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 16, 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:

Passport to Danger

Passport to Danger

Release year: 1954

Written by:

Directed by: N/a

Starring: Cesar Romero

Country: United States of America

The Great Gildersleeve

The Great Gildersleeve

Release year: 1954

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Bolletje en Bonestaak

Bolletje en Bonestaak

Release year: 1955

March 16, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 16, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To The One I Love The Best by Ludwig Bemelmans

To The One I Love The Best

By:

Best deal for condition ............ with 255 pages unused ............ Minor scratches and tears at DJ with small tape, but overall VG .......

I'Ll Cry Tomorrow by Lillian Roth

I'Ll Cry Tomorrow

By:

Lillian Roth, Mike Connolly, and Gerold Frank collaborated on I'll Cry Tomorrow. 1954 hardcover published in Hardcover by Frederick Fell, Inc.

Treadmill To Oblivion by Fred Allen

Treadmill To Oblivion

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Treadmill to Oblivion is Fred Allen's account, first published in 1954. It tells the story of his radio career as host of his comedy-variety program (1934-1949).

Flamingo Feather by Laurens Van Der Post

Flamingo Feather

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Laurens van den Post's Flamingo Feather is a story about adventure, a story that unfolds in the great tradition story-telling.

Pray For A Brave Heart by Helen MacInnes

Pray For A Brave Heart

By:

It was 1953 and William Denning couldn't be shaken by the idea of leaving the army to return to the States. There was only one thing that could stop William Denning from leaving the army and returning to the States: …

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Who was the US President on March 16, 1955?

On March 16, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 16, 1955?

On March 16, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 16, 1955?

On March 16, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 16th?

March 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of March. 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 March 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
  • 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.

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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 March 1955?

March 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1955 calendar looked like.

Wednesday March 16, 1955