Thursday July 21, 1955: on this day

About July 21st, 1955, in brief:

  • Historical events: First submarine powered by liquid metal cooled reactor launched - USS Seawolf.
  • Day of the week: July 21st, 1955 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Robin Williams, Romeo Santos
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets
  • #1 UK song: Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young
  • Popular movie: The Night of the Hunter directed by Charles Laughton

More about July 21st, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on July 21st, 1955.

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What day of the week was July 21, 1955?


July 21, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1955 can also be written as 7/21/1955 in the US and as 21/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

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July 21, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 1955:

  • First submarine powered by liquid metal cooled reactor launched - uss seawolf.

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July 21, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 21, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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July 21, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 21, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 July 21, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:16 am and setting at 10:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.

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Who was born on July 21, 1955?


Famous people born on July 21, 1955:

  • Dannel Malloy

    Former Governor of Connecticut with a background in law and business.

  • Romuald Lipko

    Renowned political commentator and columnist with a strong following.

  • Béla Tarr

    Hungarian director producer and screenwriter.

  • Howie Epstein

    American producer and songwriter of bass (tom petty and the heartbreakers), (d. 2003).

  • Taco

    Indonesian-b.

  • Henry Priestman

    English keyboard player and producer (the christians it's immaterial and yachts).

  • Tacho Ocheriski

    Singer ("putting on the ritz").

  • Véronique Tadjo
  • Marcelo Bielsa
  • Boris Dittrich
  • Joaquín Galán

Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Romeo Santos
    Romeo Santos

    Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

  • Aashish Chaudhary
    Aashish Chaudhary

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio

    Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett

    Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg

    French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

  • Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray

    An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

See more famous people and celebrities born on July 21st

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July 21, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 9 months old,

or 825 months and 14 days old,

or 3589 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25126 days old,

if you were born on July 21, 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 July 21, 1955?

There are 77 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 21, 1955.

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July 21, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 21, 1955:

  • Matilda Söderlund

    Finnish artist known for her landscape paintings.

  • Anton Staus

What famous deaths happened on July 21st?

Famous deaths on July 21st:

  • Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees

    English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

  • Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone

    For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

  • John Heard
    John Heard

    American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

  • Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman

    Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

  • Leisel Mueller

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

  • Arwilda Davis

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Adoria Klenk

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

  • Bruk Dumitriu

    Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Johnye Strickland

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 21st

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July 21, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 21, 1955:

  • St. Zoticus
  • St. Victor of Marseilles
  • St. Barhadbesciabus
  • St. Arbogastus
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
  • Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
  • Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
  • Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
  • Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
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July 21, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 21, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 18th and July 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 21, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1955 was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 21, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 21, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  2. - Learnin' The Blues
  3. - Unchained Melody

July 21, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 21, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 21, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Unchained Melody
  2. - Dreamboat
  3. - Unchained Melody
  4. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  5. - I Wonder

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July 21, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 21, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Night of the Hunter

The Night of the Hunter

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Charles Laughton

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, James Gleason

Country: United States of America

Nana

Nana

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Christian-Jaque

Starring: Charles Boyer, Martine Carol, Walter Chiari, Paul Frankeur

The Scarlet Coat

The Scarlet Coat

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Michael Wilding, George Sanders, Anne Francis

Pearl of the South Pacific

Pearl of the South Pacific

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: Virginia Mayo, Dennis Morgan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye

The Kentuckian

The Kentuckian

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Burt Lancaster

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Diana Lynn, Dianne Foster, Walter Matthau

Country: United States of America

July 21, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 21, 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:

Windows

Windows

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Gordon Willis

Frankie Laine Time

Frankie Laine Time

Release year: 1955

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Holiday Hotel

Holiday Hotel

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michel Lang

Undercurrent

Undercurrent

Release year: 1955

July 21, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 21, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines by Wilbur Shaw

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines

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Notes from the dust jacket: "This book is for the millions of automobile owners who understand that the purpose and function of the automobile are to get there fast now, and even faster."

The Family Of Man by Edward Steichen

The Family Of Man

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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.

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

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The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.

Why Johnny Can'T Read by Rudolf Franz Flesch

Why Johnny Can'T Read

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The U.S. Department of Education recommends this classic book on phonics. This book contains complete instructions and materials for teaching children how to read at home.

Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson

Not as a Stranger

By:

Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.

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Who was the US President on July 21, 1955?

On July 21, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1955?

On July 21, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 21, 1955?

On July 21, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 21st?

July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of July. 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 July 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
  • 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.

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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 July 1955?

July 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1955 calendar looked like.

Thursday July 21, 1955