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Thursday November 17, 1955: on this day
November 17, 1955 was the 321st day of the year 1955, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is November 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 November 17, 1955, who was born and died on November 17, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 17, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams), movies (e.g. Good Morning, Miss Dove, directed by Henry Koster), TV series (e.g. The Snow Queen) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 17th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was November 17, 1955?
- November 17, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 17, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on November 17, 1955?
- November 17, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- November 17, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- November 17, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- November 17, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- November 17, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- November 17, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- November 17, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on November 17, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 17, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on November 17, 1955?
What day of the week was November 17, 1955?
November 17, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 321st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 17, 1955 can also be written as 11/17/1955 in the US and as 17/11/1955 in UK and Europe.
November 17, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 17, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 17, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on November 17th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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November 17, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 17, 1955 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 07:57 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 31, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Nov 29, 1955.
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Who was born on November 17, 1955?
Famous people born on November 17, 1955:
- Merlene Matthes
German swimmer who won multiple Olympic medals in the 1970s.
- Elisa Ferreira
Portuguese politician and European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms.
- Yolanda King
Yolanda King was an American activist and the eldest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.
- Peter Cox
Australian politician (born 1925).
- Dennis Maruk
Ukrainian-canadian ice hockey player.
- Bill McCreary in Ontario
Canada; nhl referee.
- Dan Schnurrenberger
American canoe racer.
- Kevin Shelley
Politician.
- Peter Cox (musician)
- Lido Tomasi
- Patrick Achi
- Pier Luigi Andreoni
- Mino Caprio
- Filippo Citterio
- Tommy Tynan
- Sulejman Mema
- John Robbie
- Carmelo Vidalín
Whose famous birthday is on November 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 17th:
![Rachel McAdams]()
Rachel McAdamsRachel mcadams is a canadian actress known for her roles in popular films such as mean girls, the notebook, and spotlight.
![Sophie Marceau]()
Sophie MarceauFrench actress, seen with mel gibson in her first english-speaking role as "braveheart".
![Jeff Buckley]()
Jeff BuckleyAmerican musician who made his debut in the avant-garde clubs scene of the 1990s.
![Martin Scorsese]()
Martin ScorseseAmerican film director and award-winning filmmaker scorsese is well-known for his fascination with the dark side of life.
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Jonathan Ross]()
Jonathan RossJonathan ross is a british tv show host known for his wit, humor, and interviewing skills on various talk shows and award ceremonies.
![Tom Ellis]()
Tom EllisTom ellis is a british tv actor best known for his role as lucifer morningstar in the tv series lucifer.
![Lauren Hutton]()
Lauren HuttonAmerican actress, supermodel and tv personality.
![Peter Cook]()
Peter CookBritish comedian and satirist.
![Claudia Pandolfi]()
Claudia PandolfiItalian actress, who was a star in the film "ovosodo" as a child, is highly regarded.
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November 17, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 5 months old,
or 821 months and 2 days old,
or 3570 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24991 days old,
if you were born on November 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 November 17, 1955?
There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 17, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 17, 1955.
November 17, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 17, 1955:
- Marquis James
American historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
- James P. Johnson
American pianist and composer (b. 1894).
- Tommy O'Brien
- Arthur Havemeyer
- Helmuth Weidling
What famous deaths happened on November 17th?
Famous deaths on November 17th:
![Gladys Cooper]()
Gladys CooperGladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.
![Clive Brook]()
Clive BrookActor/director (on approval), dead at 87.
![Arthur Conley]()
Arthur ConleyAmerican singer-songwriter (d.2003).
![Marek Perepeczko]()
Marek PerepeczkoPolish actor and director (b. 1942).
![Esther Rolle]()
Esther RolleAmerican actress (born 1920).
![Ernestine Schumann-Heink]()
Ernestine Schumann-HeinkAustrian opera singer who sang in oratorios, concerts, and in vaudeville.
![Ruth Donnelly]()
Ruth DonnellyComedian, who dies in new york city at the age of 86.
![Naunton Wayne]()
Naunton WayneActor (dead of night), dies in 69.
- Avalin Khan
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Chanc Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
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November 17, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on November 17, 1955:
- Slovakia - Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day commemorating the beginning of the Velvet Revolution in 1989.
- Life Day
- International Students Day
- R.C. Saints - Elisabeth of Hungary; Gregory of Tours; Hilda of Whitby; Hugh of Lincoln
- Also see November 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Observances on November 17, 1955:
- World Philosophy Day [UNESCO]
November 17, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 17, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 14th and November 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 17, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.
November 17, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on November 17, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 14th and November 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Fontane Sisters - Seventeen
- Al Hibbler - He
November 17, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 1955 was Hernando's Hideaway by Johnston Brothers, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.
November 17, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on November 17, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 14th and November 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnston Brothers - Hernando's Hideaway
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
- Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
- Johnnie Ray - Hey There
- Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
November 17, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on November 17, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Good Morning, Miss Dove
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Henry Koster
Starring: Jennifer Jones, Robert Stack, Kipp Hamilton, Robert Douglas
Shack Out on 101
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Edward Dein
Starring: Terry Moore, Frank Lovejoy, Keenan Wynn, Lee Marvin
Quentin Durward
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Starring: Robert Taylor, Kay Kendall, Robert Morley, George Cole
Texas Lady
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Tim Whelan
Starring: Claudette Colbert, Barry Sullivan, Ray Collins, James Bell
Target Zero
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Harmon Jones
Starring: Richard Conte, Peggie Castle, Charles Bronson, Richard Wyler
November 17, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on November 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 Snow Queen
Release year: 1955
Directed by: LEV ATAMANOV
St. Ives
Release year: 1955
Judge Roy Bean
Release year: 1955
Penelope
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Mark Palansky
Wanted
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Vitaliy Versace
November 17, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on November 17, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gift From The Sea
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.
The Power Of Positive Thinking
By: Norman Vincent Peale
With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.
The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
By: Sloan Wilson
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.
Who was the US President on November 17, 1955?
On November 17, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 17, 1955?
On November 17, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on November 17, 1955?
On November 17, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about November 17th?
November 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of November. 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 November 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: following months of fighting, the syrian government forces take back control of tulul al-safa, south syria from isil.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: 2017 western iraq campaign: the iraqi army seizes rawa from islamic state in iraq & the levant (isil). it was the last iraqi town that isil held.
- 2016 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least ten people were killed in a car bomb attack in azaz, aleppo governorate.
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 November 1955?
November 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.
