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Wednesday October 19, 1955: on this day
October 19, 1955 was the 292nd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 19, 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 19, 1955, who was born and died on October 19, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 19, 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 19th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 19, 1955?
- October 19, 1955: What happened on that day?
- October 19, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 19, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 19, 1955?
- October 19, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 19, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- October 19, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 19, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- October 19, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 19, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 19, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 19, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on October 19, 1955?
What day of the week was October 19, 1955?
October 19, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 19, 1955 can also be written as 10/19/1955 in the US and as 19/10/1955 in UK and Europe.
October 19, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 19, 1955:
- The general assembly of the european broadcasting union approves the staging of the first eurovision song contest.
October 19, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th 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 19, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 19th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 19, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 19, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 19, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 10:56 am and setting at 09:15 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 19, 1955?
Famous people born on October 19, 1955:
- Lonnie Shelton
American basketball player (d. 2018).
- Sabine Haudepin
Sabine haudepin is a french actress known for her roles in several acclaimed films of the 1970s, including 'the mother and the whore' and...
- Dan Gutman
Children's author.
- LaSalle Ishii
Japanese actor and director.
- Melpo Kosti
Greek actress.
- Pat Klous
Hutchinson (kansas) -- actress (marcy flying high, judy love boat).
- Pat Klous in Hutchinson
Kansas, usa; actress (marcy- flying high judy - the love boat).
- Lonnie Shelton NBA forward (New York Knick
Seattle supersonics).
- David Twohy
Director.
- James Demmel
- Hisashi Unemoto
- Jean Kambanda
- Gregorio Bellocco
- Roland Dyens
- Kim Hee-chon
- Andrew McDonald
- Ricardo Salinas Pliego
Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:
![John Le Carre]()
John Le CarreJohn le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...
![Trey Parker]()
Trey ParkerTrey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.
![Sunny Deol]()
Sunny DeolSunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.
![George C. Scott]()
George C. ScottGeorge c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.
![Sylvia Browne]()
Sylvia BrowneAmerican psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.
![John Lithgow]()
John LithgowAmerican actor who can do comedy and drama.
![Jon Favreau]()
Jon FavreauAmerican actor, writer, and director.
![Michael Gambon]()
Michael GambonEnglish actor (singing detective paris at night).
![Robert Reed]()
Robert ReedAmerican actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
![George Nader]()
George NaderAmerican actor.
October 19, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 6 months old,
or 822 months and 6 days old,
or 3575 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25026 days old,
if you were born on October 19, 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 19, 1955?
There are 178 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 19, 1955.
October 19, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 19, 1955:
![John Hodiak]()
John HodiakAmerican actor who started his career in radio and film.
- Midget Wolgast
- Eugène Joseph Delporte
- Carlos Dávila Espinoza
- Francisco de las Barras de Aragón
What famous deaths happened on October 19th?
Famous deaths on October 19th:
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
![Lynda Bellingham]()
Lynda BellinghamCanadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.
![Phyllis Kirk]()
Phyllis KirkAmerican actress (d. 2006).
![Gig Young]()
Gig YoungAmerican actor.
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
![Joseph Wiseman]()
Joseph WisemanCanadian-american actor (d. 2009.
![Rudy Ray Moore]()
Rudy Ray MooreAmerican comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).
- Johanthan Swift
Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 19th
October 19, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 19, 1955:
- Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
- Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
- Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
- Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
- Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
October 19, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 19, 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 19, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1955 was I Hear You Knocking by Gale Storm, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 19, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 19, 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:
- Gale Storm - I Hear You Knocking
- Joni James - You Are My Love
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
October 19, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 19, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 19, 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:
- Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Cyril Stapleton Orchestra With Julie Dawn - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
October 19, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 19, 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
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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Thomas Carr
Starring: Neville Brand, Arthur Franz, Jean Willes, Walter Reed
Man with the Gun
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Richard Wilson
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Jan Sterling, Karen Sharpe, Henry Hull
King's Rhapsody
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Herbert Wilcox
Starring: Anna Neagle, Errol Flynn, Patrice Wymore, Martita Hunt
A Man Alone
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Ray Milland
Starring: Ray Milland, Mary Murphy, Ward Bond, Raymond Burr
October 19, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 19, 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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Mark Palansky
Wanted
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Vitaliy Versace
Fury
Release year: 1955
Directed by: David Ayer
Crossroads
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Walter Hill
Jungle Jim
Release year: 1955
Starring: Johnny Weissmuller, Martin Huston, Dean Fredericks, Tamba
Country: United States of America
October 19, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 19, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Band Of Angels
By: Robert Penn Warren
Band of Angels was first published in 1955. It is one of the most vivid and poignant fictional accounts of Civil War era.
Onions In The Stew
By: Betty MacDonald
Betty MacDonald's books have taught me much about tolerance and friendship, even though I am an adult in my 20's.
The Great Man
By: Al Morgan
Binding tight. Second printing. X library. Some may need a dust jacket. Excellent reading copy
A Man Called Peter
By: Catherine Marshall
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!"
Who was the US President on October 19, 1955?
On October 19, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1955?
On October 19, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 19, 1955?
On October 19, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 19th?
October 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
- 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.
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.
