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Sunday June 26, 1955: on this day
June 26, 1955 was the 177th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is June 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 June 26, 1955, who was born and died on June 26, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 26, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. House of Bamboo, directed by Samuel Fuller), TV series (e.g. Undercurrent) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 26th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 26, 1955?
- June 26, 1955: What happened on that day?
- June 26, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 26, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 26, 1955?
- June 26, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 26, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- June 26, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 26, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- June 26, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 26, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 26, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 26, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on June 26, 1955?
What day of the week was June 26, 1955?
June 26, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 177th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 26, 1955 can also be written as 6/26/1955 in the US and as 26/6/1955 in UK and Europe.
June 26, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 26, 1955:
- Actor geoffrey holder marries carmen de lavallade
- Freedom charter signed in south-africa
- Patty berg wins lpga western golf open
- The south african congress alliance adopts the freedom charter at the congress of the people in kliptown.
June 26, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th 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 June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 26, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 26th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 26, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 26, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:47 pm and setting at 12:26 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jul 05, 1955.
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Who was born on June 26, 1955?
Famous people born on June 26, 1955:
- Mick Jones
Mick jones is a british guitarist best known as a founding member of the rock band foreigner.
- Josep Cuni
Catalan journalist and radio presenter.
- Gedde Watanabe
American actor.
- Mary Margaret Brownie
Rhode island, united states -- fictional identification of prymaat ("coneheads").
- Dick Mol
Author and paleontologist from the netherlands.
- Rachid Arhab
- Philippe Streiff
- Maxime Bossis
- Donna Stockton
- Carol Turney
- Joey Baron
- Mervyn Day
- Patrick Desbois
- Michael Lederer
- Tom Platz
Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:
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Ariana GrandeAmerican actress and singer.
![Amanda Cerny]()
Amanda CernyAmanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...
![Jennette McCurdy]()
Jennette McCurdyJennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.
![Chris O'Donnell]()
Chris O'DonnellChris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.
![Uday Kiran]()
Uday KiranUday Kiran was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema.
![Dany Boon]()
Dany BoonFrench actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.
![Aubrey Plaza]()
Aubrey PlazaAubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.
![Véronique Genest]()
Véronique GenestFrench actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...
![Derek Jeter]()
Derek JeterPequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).
![Jason Schwartzman]()
Jason SchwartzmanAmerican actor from a prominent family.
June 26, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 9 months old,
or 825 months and 29 days old,
or 3591 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25140 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 26, 1955?
There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 26, 1955.
June 26, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 26, 1955:
- Adalai Holmes
British astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.
- Engelbert Zaschka
The human-powered aircraft was invented by a german engineer and designer (d. 1955).
- Luigi Arborio Mella di Sant'Elia
- Max Pechstein
What famous deaths happened on June 26th?
Famous deaths on June 26th:
![Françoise Dorléac]()
Françoise DorléacFrench actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.
![Edith Fellows]()
Edith FellowsAmerican singer and actress (d.2011).
- Howard Baker
American politician who served as a Republican Senator from Tennessee and as White House Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan.
- Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron was an American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter known for her witty and insightful works, including the films 'When Harry...
- Coulton Skinner
Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.
- Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider
One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.
- Strom Thurmond
American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.
- Zehava Shemer
Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.
- Ford Madox Dowell
Ford Madox Dowell was an English novelist, poet, critic, and editor who was one of the leading figures of English literary modernism.
- Clifford Brown
American musician.
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June 26, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 26, 1955:
- United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
- Flag Day in Romania
- Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
- Independence Day in Madagascar
Observances on June 26, 1955:
- International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Saints celebrated on June 26, 1955:
- Saints John and Paul
- Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
June 26, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 26, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 20th and June 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.
June 26, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 26, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Eddie Fisher - Heart
- Sammy Davis Jr. - Something's Gotta Give (orchestra Of Sy Oliver)
June 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1955 was Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.
June 26, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 26, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Jimmy Young - Unchained Melody
- Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
June 26, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 26, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
House of Bamboo
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Samuel Fuller
Starring: Robert Ryan, Robert Stack, Shirley Yamaguchi, Cameron Mitchell
Not as a Stranger
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Stanley Kramer
Starring: Olivia de Havilland, Frank Sinatra, Robert Mitchum, Gloria Grahame
The Lonesome Trail
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Richard Bartlett
Starring: Wayne Morris, John Agar, Margia Dean, Edgar Buchanan
Land of the Pharaohs
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Howard Hawks
Starring: Jack Hawkins, Joan Collins, Dewey Martin, Alexis Minotis
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Charles Lamont
Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marie Windsor, Michael Ansara
June 26, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
Undercurrent
Release year: 1955
Do It Yourself
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Dimitris Tsilifonis
Terminus
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Innerface Films LLC
Off the Record
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Alberto Triana
Science Fiction Theatre
Release year: 1955
Directed by: n/a
Starring: Truman Bradley
Country: United States of America
June 26, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 26, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A.
By: Richard Stoddard Aldrich
Gertrude Lawrence as Mrs. Q by Richard Stoddard Aldrich Greystone 1954, LCCC# 54-119770. 414 pages. NF/VG.
The Breaking Wave
By: Nevil Shute
The Breaking Wave, one of Nevil Shutes' most moving and psychologically compelling novels, is set in the year immediately after World War II.
The Scotswoman
By: Inglis Clark Fletcher
The Scotswoman Hardcover June 10, 1976, Inglis Clark Fletcher
Run Silent, Run Deep
By: Edward L. Beach
This is the story of the silent serviceaEUR", the submarine crews that destroyed the Japanese merchant ship. It is a narrative tale with drama and intimacy, telling the story of two strong-headed men. Their loves, their jealousies and their fates …
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 June 26, 1955?
On June 26, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 1955?
On June 26, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 26, 1955?
On June 26, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 26th?
June 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of June. 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 June 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
- 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.
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 June 1955?
June 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
