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August 24, 1955 was the 236th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 24, 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 August 24, 1955, who was born and died on August 24, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing by Four Aces), movies (e.g. The Naked Street, directed by Maxwell Shane), TV series (e.g. The Prince And The Pauper) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 24, 1955?
- August 24, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 24, 1955?
- August 24, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 24, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 24, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 24, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 24, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 24, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 24, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 24, 1955?
What day of the week was August 24, 1955?
August 24, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 236th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1955 can also be written as 8/24/1955 in the US and as 24/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 24, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 24, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 24, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 01:27 pm and setting at 11:06 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1955.
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Who was born on August 24, 1955?
Famous people born on August 24, 1955:
- Roger Linn
American musician and entrepreneur.
- Johan Van Overtveldt
Belgian politician who served as Minister of Finance.
- Mike Huckabee
Former Governor of Arkansas and Republican presidential candidate.
- Kevin Dunn
American actor.
- Jeffrey Daniel
Los angeles, california -- rock vocalist (shalamar).
- Giovanni Di Pillo
- Roberto Renzi
- Geminello Alvi
- Louis Bertholom
- Antonio Valero
Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:
![Rupert Grint]()
Rupert GrintRupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.
![Dave Chappelle]()
Dave ChappelleDave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.
![Chad Michael Murray]()
Chad Michael MurrayChad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...
![Paulo Coelho]()
Paulo CoelhoBrazilian esoteric author.
![Stephen Fry]()
Stephen FryBritish actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.
![Martha Higareda]()
Martha HigaredaMartha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.
![Anne Archer]()
Anne ArcherAmerican actress.
![Marlee Matlin]()
Marlee MatlinAmerican actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...
![Pia Degermark]()
Pia DegermarkSwedish actress.
![Takashi Miike]()
Takashi MiikeJapanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.
August 24, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 7 months old,
or 823 months and 26 days old,
or 3582 weeks and 2 days old,
or 25076 days old,
if you were born on August 24, 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 August 24, 1955?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1955.
August 24, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 1955:
- William DeWitt Mitchell
- Oscar Schwab
What famous deaths happened on August 24th?
Famous deaths on August 24th:
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Julie Harris]()
Julie HarrisAmerican actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
![Louis Prima]()
Louis PrimaAmerican actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
![Jane Greer]()
Jane GreerAmerican singer and actress (d. 2001).
![Jay Thomas]()
Jay ThomasAmerican actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).
![Amanda Randolph]()
Amanda RandolphActress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.
- Charlie Watts
Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
- Sakae Mutsu
Japanese statesman and diplomat.
- Delancey
Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.
- Muriel Siebert
Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th
August 24, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 24, 1955:
- Liberia: Flag Day
- RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
- Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
- Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
- Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
August 24, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 24, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 24, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1955 was Love Is A Many Splendored Thing by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 24, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
August 24, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 24, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Ruby Murray - Evermore
- David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
August 24, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 24, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Naked Street
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Maxwell Shane
Starring: Farley Granger, Anthony Quinn, Anne Bancroft, Peter Graves
Country: United States of America
Kokoro
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Kon Ichikawa
Starring: Masayuki Mori, Michiyo Aratama, Tatsuya Mihashi, Shôji Yasui
The Left Hand of God
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Gene Tierney, Lee J. Cobb, Agnes Moorehead
The Gun That Won the West
Release year: 1955
Directed by: William Castle
Starring: Dennis Morgan, Paula Raymond, Richard Denning, Chris O'Brien
Pather Panchali
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Satyajit Ray
Starring: Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Bannerjee, Subir Banerjee, Chunibala Devi
Country: United States of America
August 24, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:
The Prince and the Pauper
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Giles Foster
Windows
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Gordon Willis
Frankie Laine Time
Release year: 1955
Musical Chairs
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom
Holiday Hotel
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Michel Lang
August 24, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 24, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Officers And Gentlemen
By: Evelyn Waugh
This volume is the second in the trilogy 'Sword of Honor. The trilogy also includes 'Men at Arms and 'The End of the Battle.
From My Experience
By: Louis Bromfield
The book From My Experience is filled with stimulating ideas that will interest anyone who wants to understand or understand land, people, animals, plants, their relationships to science, economics, and the environment.
The Game Of Hearts
By: Lesley Blanch
Memoirs by the famous British Regency courtesan. Her clients included the Prince, the Lord Chancellor, and four future Prime Ministers.
Not as a Stranger
By: Morton Thompson
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.
Why Johnny Can'T Read
By: Rudolf Franz Flesch
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.
Who was the US President on August 24, 1955?
On August 24, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1955?
On August 24, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 24, 1955?
On August 24, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 24th?
August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. 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 August 24th, such as:
- 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
- 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.
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 August 1955?
August 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
