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Monday January 24, 1955: on this day
January 24, 1955 was the 24th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is January 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 January 24, 1955, who was born and died on January 24, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 24, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tweedle Dee by Georgia Gibbs), movies (e.g. Battle Cry, directed by Raoul Walsh), TV series (e.g. It'S A Great Life) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 24th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 24, 1955?
- January 24, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 24, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 24, 1955?
- January 24, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 24, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- January 24, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 24, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- January 24, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 24, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 24, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 24, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on January 24, 1955?
What day of the week was January 24, 1955?
January 24, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 24th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 24, 1955 can also be written as 1/24/1955 in the US and as 24/1/1955 in UK and Europe.
January 24, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 24, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 24th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 24, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 24, 1955 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:21 am and setting at 07:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Feb 07, 1955.
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Who was born on January 24, 1955?
Famous people born on January 24, 1955:
- Lynda Weinman
Co-founder of Lynda.
- Jim Montgomery
American swimmer and triple olympics champion.
- Alan Sokal
American physicist and author.
- Julian Holland
Rocker (squeeze).
- Jesús Landáburu
- Gary Jeter
- Yaya Cissokho
- Claudio Desolati
- Amick Byram
- Alacrán (Rodolfo Samsó)
- Véronique Béliveau (Nicole Monique
- (Rodolfo Samsó)
Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:
![Sharon Tate]()
Sharon TateAmerican actress, model and sex symbol.
![Mischa Barton]()
Mischa BartonMischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.
![Nastassja Kinski]()
Nastassja KinskiGerman actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...
![Daniel Auteuil]()
Daniel AuteuilFrench actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...
![Ed Helms]()
Ed HelmsEd helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...
![Riya Sen]()
Riya SenRiya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.
![Tatyana Ali]()
Tatyana AliTatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Michio Kaku]()
Michio KakuAmerican theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.
![Michelle Hunziker]()
Michelle HunzikerSwiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.
![Ernest Borgnine]()
Ernest BorgnineAmerican actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.
January 24, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 2 months old,
or 830 months and 25 days old,
or 3612 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25287 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 24, 1955?
There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 24, 1955.
January 24, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 24, 1955:
- Ira Hayes
American marine who raised the u.s.
- Percy Heawood
- Friedrich Wilhelm Kopsch
- Henry Potter
- Nello Valzania
What famous deaths happened on January 24th?
Famous deaths on January 24th:
![Gordon MacRae]()
Gordon MacRaeAmerican singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.
![Pernell Roberts]()
Pernell RobertsPernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.
![Winston Churchill]()
Winston ChurchillBritish politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).
![Madge Bellamy]()
Madge BellamyHillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").
![Jerome Cowan]()
Jerome CowanActor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.
![Lil Dagover]()
Lil DagoverDutch-born german actress (born in 1887).
![Larry Fine]()
Larry FineAmerican comedian and actor (born in 1902).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 24th
January 24, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 24, 1955:
- Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
- Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
- Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra
Observances on January 24, 1955:
- International Day of Education
January 24, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 24, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 24th and January 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 24, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1955 was Tweedle Dee by Georgia Gibbs, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.
January 24, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 24, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Georgia Gibbs - Tweedle Dee
- The Crew-Cuts - Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)
- The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
- DeJohn Sisters - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More
January 24, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1955 was The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.
January 24, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 24, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
- Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
- Billy Eckstine - No One But You
- Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
- Ruby Murray - Heartbeat
January 24, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 24, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Battle Cry
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Raoul Walsh
Starring: Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Mona Freeman, Nancy Olson
Country: United States of America
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Charles Lamont
Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Fred Clark, Lynn Bari
Many Rivers to Cross
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Roy Rowland
Starring: Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, Victor McLaglen, Jeff Richards
Ten Wanted Men
Release year: 1955
Directed by: H. Bruce Humberstone
Starring: Randolph Scott, Jocelyn Brando, Richard Boone, Alfonso Bedoya
Diabolique
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Henri-Georges Clouzot
Starring: Simone Signoret, Véra Clouzot, Paul Meurisse, Charles Vanel
Country: United States of America
January 24, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
It's a Great Life
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Sam Wood
Passport to Danger
Release year: 1954
Written by: Robert C. Dennis
Directed by: N/a
Starring: Cesar Romero
Country: United States of America
The Great Gildersleeve
Release year: 1954
Oliver Twist
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Stage 7
Release year: 1955
Starring: Dan Barton, Gordon Mills, Macdonald Carey, Frank Lovejoy
Country: United States of America
January 24, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 24, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The View From Pompey'S Head
By: Hamilton Basso
Sweet, peaceful -- beautiful old Pompey's Head in South Carolina. Anson Page thought that he would end his life without it. After fifteen years as a Manhattan lawyer for a large publishing company, he returns to his hometown to solve …
The White Gate
By: Mary Ellen Chase
Mylar cover that protected the white dustjacket. Library jacket with stamp and feep. The clean, unmarked pages tell a story about growing up.
Who was the US President on January 24, 1955?
On January 24, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1955?
On January 24, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 24, 1955?
On January 24, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about January 24th?
January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of January. 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 January 24th, such as:
- 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
- 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.
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 January 1955?
January 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
