Friday February 18, 1955: on this day

February 18, 1955 was the 49th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 18, 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 February 18, 1955, who was born and died on February 18, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Important Can It Be? by Joni James), movies (e.g. The Devil's General, directed by Helmut Käutner), TV series (e.g. Passport To Danger) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 18th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 18, 1955?


February 18, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 49th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1955 can also be written as 2/18/1955 in the US and as 18/2/1955 in UK and Europe.

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February 18, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 18, 1955:

  • Baghdad pact signed, making turkey and iraq a defense alliance.
  • Operation teapot: teapot test shot ''wasp'' is successfully detonated at the nevada test site with a yield of 1.2 kilotons. wasp is the first of fourteen shots of the teapot series.

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February 18, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 18, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 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 February 18th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 18, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 18, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 February 18, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 04:05 am and setting at 02:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 1955.

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Who was born on February 18, 1955?


Famous people born on February 18, 1955:

  • Cleto Arroyo

    Cleto Arroyo is a Mexican playwright known for his socially conscious and experimental plays.

  • Monet Robier

    French dancer.

  • Lisa See

    Renowned for her historical fiction novels set in China.

  • Hunt Block in Washington

    Dc, usa; actor (peter - knots landing, ben warren - guiding light).

  • Raymond Rougeau

    Canadian sportscaster and wrestler.

  • Miles Tredinnick

    English playwright and singer (london).

  • Peter Luff

    English politician.

  • Cheetah Chrome
  • Brian James
  • Dan Karabin
  • Halina Kosińska
  • Donna Gurr
  • Walter De Vecchi

Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:

  • Cybill Shepherd
    Cybill Shepherd

    American actress.

  • John Travolta
    John Travolta

    American actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.

  • Cressida Bonas
    Cressida Bonas

    Cressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.

  • John Hughes
    John Hughes

    John hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...

  • Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon

    American actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".

  • Molly Ringwald
    Molly Ringwald

    American singer and actress.

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Jack Palance
    Jack Palance

    Jack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.

  • Milos Forman
    Milos Forman

    Czech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).

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February 18, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 1 month old,

or 829 months and 11 days old,

or 3606 weeks

or 25242 days old,

if you were born on February 18, 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 February 18, 1955?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 18, 1955.

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February 18, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 18, 1955:

  • Ludwika Wawrzyńska
  • Kim Seong-soo
  • Alfred Alessandrescu
  • Charles Crupelandt
  • Sadako Sasaki

What famous deaths happened on February 18th?

Famous deaths on February 18th:

  • Gale Robbins
    Gale Robbins

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).

  • Andy Devine
    Andy Devine

    American actor and singer (d. 1977).

  • Maggie McNamara
    Maggie McNamara

    Actress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.

  • Mikle Angelo

    Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.

  • Dantonio Michelangelo

    Dantonio Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works, including the Sistine...

  • Jaicion Wong

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Smaran Das

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Taimur Lang

    Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.

  • Rodert Oppenheimer

    Rodert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist and professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley.

  • Floyed Brown

    Renowned abstract painter known for his vibrant use of colors.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 18th

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February 18, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 18, 1955:

  • Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
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February 18, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 18, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 18, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1955 was How Important Can It Be? by Joni James, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 18, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 18, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Important Can It Be?
  2. - Melody Of Love
  3. - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More
  4. - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)

February 18, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1955 was Softly Softly by Ruby Murray, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 18, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 18, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Softly Softly
  2. - Mambo Italiano
  3. - Give Me Your Word
  4. - The Finger Of Suspicion
  5. - Heartbeat

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February 18, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 18, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Devil's General

The Devil's General

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Helmut Käutner

Starring: Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, Marianne Koch

Marcelino pan y vino

Marcelino pan y vino

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Ladislao Vajda

Starring: Rafael Rivelles, Antonio Vico, Juan Calvo, José Marco Davó

The End of the Affair

The End of the Affair

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Deborah Kerr, Van Johnson, John Mills, Peter Cushing

Three for the Show

Three for the Show

Release year: 1955

Directed by: H.C. Potter

Starring: Betty Grable, Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Jack Lemmon

The Big Combo

The Big Combo

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Jean Wallace, Brian Donlevy

February 18, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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

Benbow and the Angels

Benbow and the Angels

Release year: 1955

February 18, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 18, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

My Several Worlds by Pearl S. Buck

My Several Worlds

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This is Pearl S. Buck's extraordinary, eventful and personal story. She was the first American woman to win Nobel Prize for Literature.

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, …

Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone

Love Is Eternal

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

The Tumult And The Shouting by Grantland Rice

The Tumult And The Shouting

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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

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Who was the US President on February 18, 1955?

On February 18, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1955?

On February 18, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 18, 1955?

On February 18, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 18th?

February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of February. 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 February 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
  • 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
  • 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.

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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 February 1955?

February 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1955 calendar looked like.

Friday February 18, 1955