Wednesday August 17, 1955: on this day

August 17, 1955 was the 229th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1955, who was born and died on August 17, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 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 17th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1955?


August 17, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1955 can also be written as 8/17/1955 in the US and as 17/8/1955 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1955 in August 1955 calendar

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August 17, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1955:

  • Hurricane diane, following hurricane connie floods connecticut river killing 190 and doing $1.8 billion damage.
  • Hurricane diane made landfall near wilmington, north carolina, and it went on to cause major floods and kill more than 184 people.[11]

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August 17, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:53 am and setting at 08:00 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 17, 1955?


Famous people born on August 17, 1955:

  • Vernor Miles

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his insightful political commentary.

  • Stokes Emerson

    Stokes Emerson is the chairman and CEO of Emerson Industries, a diversified manufacturing conglomerate.

  • Matthew Manning

    British psychic, author, and spiritual healer.

  • Colin Moulding

    English singer, bass player and songwriter (xtc).

  • William F. DeVault

    Poet.

  • Thomas Cross

    American homicide.

  • Janet Quist Austin TX

    Playmate (dec, 1978).

  • Kevin Welch

    California, united states -- country singer / actor (thing called love).

  • Richard Hilton

    American businessman.

  • Jeff Perry

    Actor.

  • Isabelle Caullery
  • Gudrun Beckmann
  • Ferdia Mac Anna
  • Egidio Eronico
  • Mauro Di Domenico
  • Roberto Sepúlveda

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 7 months old,

or 823 months and 12 days old,

or 3580 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25062 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 1955.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1955?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1955.

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August 17, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1955:

  • Fernand Léger

    French painter and filmmaker known for his cubist style and bold use of color.

  • Ernesto Carpano Maglioli
  • Antoine Poidebard

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1955:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 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 17, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1955 was The Longest Walk by Jaye P. Morgan, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 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 17, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 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 17, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 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 17, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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 17, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Great American Heritage by Bela Kornitzer

The Great American Heritage

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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.

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

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.

Inside The Space Ships by George Adamski

Inside The Space Ships

By:

CONTENTS Introduction by Charlotte Blodget Desmond Leslie, Foreword 1 Return of the Venusian 2 Inside a Venusian Scout Ship 3

history

Who was the US President on August 17, 1955?

On August 17, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1955?

On August 17, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1955?

On August 17, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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.

Wednesday August 17, 1955