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.

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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 in January 1955 calendar

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January 17, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1955:

  • Submarine uss nautilus begins first nuclear-powered test voyage.
  • In kirkland, washington, usa two iron meteorites break through an amateur astronomer's observatory dome; one sets a fire.

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


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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?

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

Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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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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Who was born on January 17, 1955?


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
    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

    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
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    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
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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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.

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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
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    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.

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

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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
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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:

  1. - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
  2. - (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:

  1. - The Finger Of Suspicion
  2. - Mambo Italiano
  3. - No One But You
  4. - I Still Believe
  5. - Heartbeat

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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:

Diabolique

Diabolique

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Henri-Georges Clouzot

Starring: Simone Signoret, Véra Clouzot, Paul Meurisse, Charles Vanel

Country: United States of America

The Colditz Story

The Colditz Story

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Guy Hamilton

Starring: John Mills, Eric Portman, Christopher Rhodes, Lionel Jeffries

Country: United States of America

Escuela de vagabundos

Escuela de vagabundos

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Rogelio A. González

Starring: Pedro Infante, Miroslava, Blanca de Castejón, Óscar Pulido

Simba

Simba

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Brian Desmond Hurst

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Virginia McKenna, Basil Sydney, Donald Sinden

The Americano

The Americano

Release year: 1955

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Glenn Ford, Frank Lovejoy, Cesar Romero, Ursula Thiess

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:

It's a Great Life

It's a Great Life

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam Wood

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

The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater

The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater

Release year: 1955

Starring: Eddie Cantor

Country: United States of America

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:

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

By:

One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone

Love Is Eternal

By:

A young, politically-minded woman and an awkward lawyer married and became President and First Lady.

My Brother'S Keeper by Marcia Davenport

My Brother'S Keeper

By:

Gently used hardcover book published in 1954 by Charles Scribner’s Son. Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 54-6300

The Fall Of A Titan by Igor Gouzenko

The Fall Of A Titan

By:

Fall Of A Titan, The by Gouzenko Igor

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

Discover how January 1955 calendar looked like.

Monday January 17, 1955