Monday January 17, 1955: on this day
January 17, 1955 was the 17th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.
Is January 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 January 17, 1955, who was born and died on January 17, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane by The Ames Brothers), movies (e.g. Diabolique, directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot), TV series (e.g. It'S A Great Life) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 17, 1955?
- January 17, 1955: What happened on that day?
- January 17, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 17, 1955?
- January 17, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 17, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 17, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- January 17, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 17, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 17, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 17, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on January 17, 1955?
What day of the week was January 17, 1955?
January 17, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1955 can also be written as 1/17/1955 in the US and as 17/1/1955 in UK and Europe.
January 17, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 17, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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January 17, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1955 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 01:51 am and setting at 12:21 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Feb 07, 1955.
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Famous people born on January 17, 1955:
- Steve Earle
American singer-songwriter, record producer and author.
- Mohammed Moulessehoul
Mohammed Moulessehoul, who also wrote under the pen name Yasmina Khadra, is an Algerian author known for his novels.
- Pietro Parolin
Italian cardinal.
- Steve Javie
American professional basketball referee.
- Steve Earle in San Antonio
Texas, usa; country singer ("guitar town").
- Esteban Vigo
- Henryk Średnicki
- Katalin Karikó
- Mami Koyama
- Manasseh Sogavare
- Susanne Uhlen
- Ismael Ivo
Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:
- Michelle Obama
Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
- James Earl Jones
James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
- Jim Carrey
Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
- Eartha Kitt
Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
- Françoise Hardy
French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
- Shabba Ranks
Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Zooey Deschanel
American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
- Betty White
American actress.
- Sylvie Testud
French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.
January 17, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 2 months old,
or 830 months and 12 days old,
or 3610 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25274 days old,
if you were born on January 17, 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 January 17, 1955?
There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1955.
January 17, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 17, 1955:
- J A Veraart
Economist dies at 68.
- Joannes A Veraart
Dutch judge/member, (jews in netherlands), is dead at the age of 68.
- Bruno Deri
- André de Ribaupierre
- Vincenzo de Feo
What famous deaths happened on January 17th?
Famous deaths on January 17th:
- Virginia Mayo
An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Richard Crenna
American actor.
- Evelyn Nesbit
Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
- Barbara Britton
Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
- Derek Fowlds
British actor (b.1937).
- Suchitra Sen
Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
- Faten Hamama
Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.
- Oreatha Hudson
Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.
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January 17, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 17, 1955:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
- Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
- Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
January 17, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 17, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 17, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1955 was The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane by The Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.
January 17, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
- DeJohn Sisters - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More
January 17, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1955 was The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.
January 17, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
- Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
- Billy Eckstine - No One But You
- Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
- Ruby Murray - Heartbeat
January 17, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 17, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 17, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
January 17, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 17, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on January 17, 1955?
On January 17, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1955?
On January 17, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 17, 1955?
On January 17, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about January 17th?
January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
- 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.
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 January 1955?
January 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.