Monday October 17, 1955: on this day

October 17, 1955 was the 290th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1955, who was born and died on October 17, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Hear You Knocking by Gale Storm), movies (e.g. Rebel Without a Cause, directed by Nicholas Ray), TV series (e.g. Penelope) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1955?


October 17, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1955 can also be written as 10/17/1955 in the US and as 17/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

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October 17, 1955: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 17, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 October 17th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 07:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1955.

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Who was born on October 17, 1955?


Famous people born on October 17, 1955:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Sam Bottoms

    American actor since the age of 18.

  • Kerry James Marshall

    Kerry James Marshall is a renowned contemporary artist known for his powerful and thought-provoking work.

  • Mike Bratz

    American basketball player.

  • Georgios Alogoskoufis

    Greek economist, academic, and politician, greek minister of finance.

  • Tyrone Mitchell

    American murderer (d. 1984).

  • Tommy Warchol
  • Elisa Ferreira
  • Teresa Lonero
  • Bruno Oberhammer
  • Trond Sirevåg
  • Samuel John «Sam» Bottoms
  • Ulises Gorini

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

  • Gary Puckett
    Gary Puckett

    American musician semi-famous in 1960s with his band, gary puckett and union gap.

  • Vina Morales
    Vina Morales

    Singer and actress from the philippines.

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October 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 October 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 October 17, 1955?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1955:

  • Dimitrios Maximos

    Greek banker and politician (b. 1873).

  • VIII marchese di Londonderry Robin Vane-Tempest-Stewart
  • Pietro Borsetti
  • Maria Farneti

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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

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


Holidays on October 17, 1955:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1955 was I Hear You Knocking by Gale Storm, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Hear You Knocking
  2. - You Are My Love
  3. - Autumn Leaves
  4. - Ain't That A Shame
  5. - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

October 17, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Man From Laramie
  2. - Rose Marie
  3. - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
  4. - Cool Water
  5. - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

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October 17, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rebel Without a Cause

Rebel Without a Cause

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Nicholas Ray

Starring: James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus

Country: United States of America

Bobby Ware Is Missing

Bobby Ware Is Missing

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Thomas Carr

Starring: Neville Brand, Arthur Franz, Jean Willes, Walter Reed

Man with the Gun

Man with the Gun

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Richard Wilson

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Jan Sterling, Karen Sharpe, Henry Hull

King's Rhapsody

King's Rhapsody

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Herbert Wilcox

Starring: Anna Neagle, Errol Flynn, Patrice Wymore, Martita Hunt

A Man Alone

A Man Alone

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Ray Milland

Starring: Ray Milland, Mary Murphy, Ward Bond, Raymond Burr

October 17, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Penelope

Penelope

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Mark Palansky

Wanted

Wanted

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Vitaliy Versace

Fury

Fury

Release year: 1955

Directed by: David Ayer

Crossroads

Crossroads

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Walter Hill

Jungle Jim

Jungle Jim

Release year: 1955

Starring: Johnny Weissmuller, Martin Huston, Dean Fredericks, Tamba

Country: United States of America

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

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

Papa'S Wife by Thyra Ferre Bjorn

Papa'S Wife

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Thyra Ferre Book by Thyra Bjorn

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

Grandfather Stories by Samuel Hopkins Adams

Grandfather Stories

By:

Book by Samuel Hopkins, Adams

The Family Of Man by Edward Steichen

The Family Of Man

By:

The Family of Man, a photograph exhibition that was hailed as the best ever, opened in New York at The Museum of Modern Art in January 1955.

The Notebooks Of Major Thompson by Pierre Daninos

The Notebooks Of Major Thompson

By:

Fictional observations by Major Thompson about the mannerisms in English and French.

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1955?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1955?

On October 17, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (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 October 1955?

October 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1955 calendar looked like.

Monday October 17, 1955