Monday December 26, 1955: on this day

December 26, 1955 was the 360th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 26, 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 December 26, 1955, who was born and died on December 26, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. He by Al Hibbler), movies (e.g. The Benny Goodman Story, directed by Valentine Davies), TV series (e.g. Dr. Hudson'S Secret Journal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 1955?


December 26, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 360th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1955 can also be written as 12/26/1955 in the US and as 26/12/1955 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1955 in December 1955 calendar

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December 26, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 1955:

  • Rko is 1st to announce sale of its film library to tv
  • Cleveland browns beat los angeles rams 38-14 in nfl championship game.

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December 26, 1955: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cleveland Browns - Los Angeles Rams : 38 - 14
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December 26, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 26, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Goat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 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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Discover the planets positions on December 26th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 26, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 1955 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:11 pm and setting at 05:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1955.

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Who was born on December 26, 1955?


Famous people born on December 26, 1955:

  • Evan Bayh

    American politician, 46th governor in indiana and united states senator from indiana.

  • Michele Mari
  • Marco Pagani
  • Glenn Mosley
  • Zlatko Lagumdžija

Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

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December 26, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 3 months old,

or 819 months and 3 days old,

or 3561 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24931 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 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 December 26, 1955?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 26, 1955.

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December 26, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 1955:

  • Franz Immig
  • Ferenc Kocsis
  • Eberhardt Illmer

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 26th

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December 26, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 1955:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1955 was He by Al Hibbler, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 26, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - He
  2. - Autumn Leaves
  3. - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas

December 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 1955 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 26, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 26, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just Walkin' In The Rain
  2. - Rock Around The Clock
  3. - The Green Door
  4. - Singing The Blues
  5. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

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December 26, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Benny Goodman Story

The Benny Goodman Story

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Valentine Davies

Starring: Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Berta Gersten, Barry Truex

La doncella de piedra

La doncella de piedra

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Miguel M. Delgado

Starring: Elsa Aguirre, Víctor Manuel Mendoza, Armando Silvestre, José Elías Moreno

Smiles of a Summer Night

Smiles of a Summer Night

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Ulla Jacobsson, Eva Dahlbeck, Harriet Andersson, Margit Carlqvist

Country: United States of America

Day the World Ended

Day the World Ended

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Richard Denning, Lori Nelson, Adele Jergens, Mike Connors

Country: United States of America

Devdas

Devdas

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Bimal Roy

Starring: Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Motilal, Suchitra Sen

December 26, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 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:

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Harry R. Sherman

The Adventures of Long John Silver

The Adventures of Long John Silver

Release year: 1955

Directed by: *

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John Guillermin

Here and Now

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

Perspective

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

December 26, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 26, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

By:

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!"

A Charmed Life by Mary McCarthy

A Charmed Life

By:

In this hilarious autobiographical novel by Mary McCarthy, bestselling author Mary McCarthy (an actress and budding playwright), the life of a writer is turned upside down.

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

By:

This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

Beyond Desire by Pierre La Mure

Beyond Desire

By:

A novel about Mendelssohn's life - his love for music, romances and respect for Johann Sebastian Bach, the predecessor. Chopin and George are two other famous characters from the book.

The Tontine by Thomas B. Costain

The Tontine

By:

The Tontine

history

Who was the US President on December 26, 1955?

On December 26, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1955?

On December 26, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 1955?

On December 26, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of December. 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 December 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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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 December 1955?

December 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1955 calendar looked like.

Monday December 26, 1955