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August 25, 1955 was the 237th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 25, 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 25, 1955, who was born and died on August 25, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 25, 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 25th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 25, 1955?
- August 25, 1955: What happened on that day?
- August 25, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 25, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 25, 1955?
- August 25, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 25, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 25, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 25, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 25, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 25, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 25, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 25, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 25, 1955?
What day of the week was August 25, 1955?
August 25, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 237th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 25, 1955 can also be written as 8/25/1955 in the US and as 25/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 25, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 25, 1955:
- Last soviet forces leave austria
- The last soviet army occupation forces leave austria.
August 25, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th 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 25, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 25th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 25, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 25, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 02:23 pm and setting at 11:50 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 25, 1955?
Famous people born on August 25, 1955:
- Hank Haney
Hank haney is a renowned golf instructor who is best known for coaching tiger woods for six years, during which woods won six major...
- Cheo Vélez
Former mayor known for his economic reforms.
- John McGeoch
Scottish guitarist (magazine visage siouxsie, the banshees public image ltd.
- Gerd Müller
German politician and businessman.
- Vijayakanth
Tamil actor and politician.
- Mike Huckabee
Politician.
- Earl Bell
Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:
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Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![Yifei Liu]()
Yifei LiuYifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.
![Blake Lively]()
Blake LivelyBlake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.
![Billy Ray Cyrus]()
Billy Ray CyrusBilly ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...
![Claudia Schiffer]()
Claudia SchifferGerman model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.
![Tim Burton]()
Tim BurtonAmerican filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.
![Rachel Bilson]()
Rachel BilsonAmerican actress.
![Elvis Costello]()
Elvis CostelloElvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...
![Jonathan Togo]()
Jonathan TogoTogo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
August 25, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 7 months old,
or 823 months and 24 days old,
or 3582 weeks
or 25074 days old,
if you were born on August 25, 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 25, 1955?
There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 25, 1955.
August 25, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 25, 1955:
- Bruno Ciuffarin
What famous deaths happened on August 25th?
Famous deaths on August 25th:
![Paul Muni]()
Paul MuniPaul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.
![Samantha Smith]()
Samantha SmithAmerican actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).
![Marvin Kaplan]()
Marvin KaplanAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![William Hall]()
William HallCanadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).
- Michaeal Faraday
Contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
- Aalliyah Haughton
Aalliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.
- Petr Neruda
Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.
- Kenetra Aaliyah
Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.
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August 25, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 25, 1955:
- Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
- RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
- Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
- Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
August 25, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 25, 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 25, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 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 25, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 25, 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 25, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 25, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 25, 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 25, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 25, 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 25, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 25, 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 25, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 25, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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!"
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.
No Time For Sergeants
By: Mac Hyman
One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …
Something Of Value
By: Robert Ruark
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.
The Family Of Man
By: Edward Steichen
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.
Who was the US President on August 25, 1955?
On August 25, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1955?
On August 25, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 25, 1955?
On August 25, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 25th?
August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:
- 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
- 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.
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.
