Tuesday October 18, 1955: on this day

October 18, 1955 was the 291st day of the year 1955, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 18, 1955, who was born and died on October 18, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 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 18th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 18, 1955?


October 18, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 291st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1955 can also be written as 10/18/1955 in the US and as 18/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

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October 18, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 1955:

  • Track and field names jesse owens all-time track athelete
  • University of california discovers anti-proton

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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 18, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 10:01 am and setting at 08:25 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 18, 1955?


Famous people born on October 18, 1955:

  • Rita Verdonk

    Dutch politician and journalist dutch minister of justice.

  • David Twohy

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Timmy Mallett

    English radio and television host.

  • Denis Watson

    Zimbabwean golfer.

  • Stu Mead

    American painter and illustrator.

  • Mark Welland

    English academic and physicist.

  • Vanessa Briscoe Hay

    American singer-songwriter and keyboard player.

  • Jean-Pierre Hautier

    Belgian journalist and television host (d. 2012).

  • Vanessa Hay

    American singer-songwriter and keyboard player (pylon & supercluster).

  • Hiromi Go

    Japanese singer.

  • Gabriele Vacis
  • Giovanni Bellissima
  • Rocco Cesareo
  • Michel De Groote
  • Rinaldo Gaspari
  • Lucia Groothuis
  • Uwe Hain

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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


You are 68 years 6 months old,

or 822 months and 2 days old,

or 3574 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25022 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 18, 1955?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 18, 1955:

  • Jose Ortega y Gasset

    Spanish philosopher, social critic, and essayist, one the most influential intellectuals of our time.

  • Cornelio Geranzani

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Elizabeth Arden

    Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

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


Holidays on October 18, 1955:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1955 was I Hear You Knocking by Gale Storm, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 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 18, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 18, 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 18, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 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 18, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

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

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

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.

Grandfather Stories by Samuel Hopkins Adams

Grandfather Stories

By:

Book by Samuel Hopkins, Adams

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

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.

Onions In The Stew by Betty MacDonald

Onions In The Stew

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Betty MacDonald's books have taught me much about tolerance and friendship, even though I am an adult in my 20's.

history

Who was the US President on October 18, 1955?

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

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

On October 18, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 1955?

On October 18, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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.

Tuesday October 18, 1955