Thursday March 17, 1955: on this day

About March 17th, 1955, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Richard Riot occurs in Montreal.
  • Day of the week: March 17th, 1955 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: John Boyega, Olesya Rulin
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Tennessee Ernie Ford
  • #1 UK song: Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford
  • Popular movie: The Night My Number Came Up directed by Leslie Norman

More about March 17th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on March 17th, 1955.

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What day of the week was March 17, 1955?


March 17, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 76th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1955 can also be written as 3/17/1955 in the US and as 17/3/1955 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1955 in March 1955 calendar

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March 17, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1955:

  • The richard riot occurs in montreal.

March 17, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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

Goat chinese zodiac sign

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

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


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The moon phase on March 17, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:57 am and setting at 12:23 pm.

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 17, 1955?


Famous people born on March 17, 1955:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • Cynthia McKinney

    Former U.S.

  • Isabelly Lopez

    Represented her country in international negotiations and peacekeeping efforts.

  • Correll Williams

    Known for promoting healthcare initiatives during their time in office.

  • Bud Ward

    Geologist known for contributions to understanding Earth's tectonic processes.

  • Jennings Randolph

    Innovative entrepreneur who revolutionized the fashion industry.

  • Lord Colin Moynihan

    Lord Colin Moynihan is a former British rower and Olympic silver medalist.

  • Keaton Henson

    Long-serving congressman with a focus on environmental policy.

  • Paul Overstreet

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (s.

  • Mark Junior

    American producer and actor.

  • Isabelle Huppert

    Actress.

  • Pyotr Aven

    Businessman.

  • Paul Overstreet in Van Cleave

    Mississippi, usa.

  • Bill Beyers

    Actor (wally mccandless-capitol).

  • Elie Baup
  • Michel Bouvard (homme politique)

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

  • Arye Gross
    Arye Gross

    American actor recognized for his work in film and television.

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


You are 69 years 1 month old,

or 829 months and 24 days old,

or 3608 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25258 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 17, 1955?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 17, 1955:

  • Oscar Meyer

    Oscar Meyer was a professional baseball player known for his exceptional pitching skills.

  • József Pokorny
  • Naum Rogožin
  • Georges Valiron

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Phinley Chapman

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

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

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


Holidays on March 17, 1955:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1955:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1955 was Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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 17, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 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

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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, …

The World Of Albert Schweitzer by Erica Anderson and Eugene Exman

The World Of Albert Schweitzer

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TRULY INSPIRING PORTRAIT FROM THE GREAT THINKER, THE HUMBLE DOEER THE HEALER and ARTIST (N.Y. TIMES). One of the BEST PICTURE BOOKS OF YEARS

Soldier Of Fortune by Ernest Kellogg Gann

Soldier Of Fortune

By:

With its fast pace and intense adventure, this book will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. The suspense builds with the addition of a beautiful, unusual love story.

An Encyclopedia Of Modern American Humor by Bennett Cerf

An Encyclopedia Of Modern American Humor

By:

An Encyclopedia of Modern American Humor.

Flamingo Feather by Laurens Van Der Post

Flamingo Feather

By:

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

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Who was the US President on March 17, 1955?

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

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

On March 17, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1955?

On March 17, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

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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.

Thursday March 17, 1955