Wednesday July 27, 1955: on this day

July 27, 1955 was the 208th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 27, 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 July 27, 1955, who was born and died on July 27, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 27, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets), movies (e.g. To Catch a Thief, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Windows) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 27th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 27, 1955?


July 27, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 208th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1955 can also be written as 7/27/1955 in the US and as 27/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

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July 27, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 27, 1955:

  • Bulgaria shoots down a plane heading for israel (58 die)
  • Israeli passenger plane shot down above bulgaria, 58 die
  • Austria regains full independence after four-power occupation.
  • El al flight 402 from vienna, austria to tel aviv-yafo via istanbul is shot down over bulgaria. all 58 passengers and crewmen aboard the lockheed constellation airplane are killed.
  • The austrian state treaty restores austrian sovereignty.
  • El al flight 402 is shot down by two fighter jets after straying into bulgarian air space. all 58 people on board are killed.

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July 27, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 27, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on July 27th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 27, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 27, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 27, 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 July 27, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 02:41 pm and setting at 12:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.

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Who was born on July 27, 1955?


Famous people born on July 27, 1955:

  • Thierry Jean-Pierre

    French treasury inspector and investigating judge, politician, and lawyer who died 26 july 2005.

  • John Howell

    English politician and journalist.

  • Bobby Rondinelli

    American drummer (blue ayster cult rainbow quiet riot, and black sabbath).

  • Cat Bauer

    American journalist, author, and playwright.

  • Allan Border

    Australian cricketer and coach.

  • Asif Ali Zardari

    Politician.

  • Carol Duval-Leroy

    Belgian winemaker and ceo of champagne producer duval leroy.

  • Roger Guenveur Smith
  • Peter Ward
  • Mariano Hugo di Windisch-Graetz
  • Randy Cleek
  • József Balla
  • Thomas Bauer
  • Csaba Gaspar
  • Ronald Braunstein
  • Carmelo Musumeci

Whose famous birthday is on July 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 27th:

  • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

    Nikolaj coster-waldau is a danish actor known for his role as jaime lannister in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Donnie Yen
    Donnie Yen

    Donnie yen is a hong kong actor and martial artist known for his roles in action films such as ip man and rogue one: a star wars story.

  • Tory Lanez
    Tory Lanez

    Tory lanez is a canadian musician known for his hit songs and versatile music style.

  • Julian McMahon
    Julian McMahon

    Actor and model from australia who moved to hollywood, ca in search of fame and fortune.

  • Taylor Schilling
    Taylor Schilling

    American actress.

  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers

    Jonathan rhys meyers is an irish actor known for his roles in movies such as bend it like beckham and match point, as well as for his...

  • James Best
    James Best

    James best was an american actor best known for his role as sheriff rosco p. coltrane on the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Maya Rudolph
    Maya Rudolph

    Maya rudolph is an american comedian and actress known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Maria Grazia Cucinotta
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta

    Messina sicily (italie) -- actress (postman).

  • Bobbie Gentry
    Bobbie Gentry

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

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July 27, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 8 months old,

or 824 months and 23 days old,

or 3586 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25104 days old,

if you were born on July 27, 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 July 27, 1955?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 27, 1955.

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July 27, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 27, 1955:

  • Aurelio Drago
  • Giuseppe Ferrandi

What famous deaths happened on July 27th?

Famous deaths on July 27th:

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Bob Hope
    Bob Hope

    An english comedian and entertainer, he is a star who is known for his quick-witted quips on current events and for his tours around the...

  • Ettore Manni
    Ettore Manni

    Italian actor in film who appeared in 107 films from 1952 to 1979.

  • Elizabeth Allan
    Elizabeth Allan

    Actress (tale of 2 cities - camille, java head).

  • Tony Martin
    Tony Martin

    Oakland, california -- singer ( show, tonight we love).

  • Binnie Barnes
    Binnie Barnes

    English-american actress, whose film career spanned fifty year spans from 1923 to 1973.

  • Geoffrey Hughes
    Geoffrey Hughes

    English actor (d. 2012).

  • Judith Barsi
    Judith Barsi

    Actress as a child, killed by her father and mother at 11.

  • Journe Rolex

    Journe Rolex was a German watchmaker and entrepreneur who founded the Rolex watch company.

  • William Wyler

    Renowned film director known for classics like 'Ben-Hur' and 'Roman Holiday'.

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July 27, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 27, 1955:

  • Malchus
  • Maldives - Independence Day, 2nd Day
  • Vietnam - Memorial Day for War Martyrs
  • Ancient Latvia - Septinu Guletaju Diena held
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 10 saints: St. Pantaleon
  • St. Congall
  • The Seven Sleepers, Saints Maximian
  • Martinian
  • Dionysius
  • Cuba - Revolution Day, 2nd Day
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July 27, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 27, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 25th and July 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 27, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1955 was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

July 27, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 27, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 25th and July 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  2. - Learnin' The Blues
  3. - Unchained Melody
  4. - Ain't That A Shame
  5. - Sweet And Gentle

July 27, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

July 27, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 27, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 25th and July 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rose Marie
  2. - Cool Water
  3. - Dreamboat
  4. - Evermore
  5. - Ev'rywhere

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July 27, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 27, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

To Catch a Thief

To Catch a Thief

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams

Country: United States of America

Footsteps in the Fog

Footsteps in the Fog

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Stewart Granger, Jean Simmons, Bill Travers, Belinda Lee

The Last Command

The Last Command

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Frank Lloyd

Starring: Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Arthur Hunnicutt

Pete Kelly's Blues

Pete Kelly's Blues

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jack Webb

Starring: Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien, Peggy Lee

It Came from Beneath the Sea

It Came from Beneath the Sea

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Robert Gordon

Starring: Kenneth Tobey, Faith Domergue, Donald Curtis, Ian Keith

July 27, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 27, 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:

Windows

Windows

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Gordon Willis

Frankie Laine Time

Frankie Laine Time

Release year: 1955

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Holiday Hotel

Holiday Hotel

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michel Lang

Undercurrent

Undercurrent

Release year: 1955

July 27, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 27, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Family Of Man by Edward Steichen

The Family Of Man

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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.

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

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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.

The Good Shepherd by C.S. Forester

The Good Shepherd

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After reading The Good Shepherd, John P. Marquand wrote that C. S. Forester was the First Admiral of the seven seas fiction.

The Dinner Party by Gretchen Finletter

The Dinner Party

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The Dinner Party

The View From Pompey'S Head by Hamilton Basso

The View From Pompey'S Head

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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 …

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Who was the US President on July 27, 1955?

On July 27, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 27, 1955?

On July 27, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 27, 1955?

On July 27, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 27th?

July 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of July. 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 July 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Relations japan-north korea: japan warned saturday that north korean projectiles are following trajectories not common for conventional ballistic missiles. this makes it difficult, if not impossible to intercept them on their way to japan.
  • 2018 - Proposed disney acquisition of 21st century fox: 21st century fox shareholders approve a $71.3 million merger with the walt disney company.
  • 2017 - War in donbass: the sbu, ukraine's national intelligence service, reports that a drone carrying zmg-1 thermite bombs caused the explosions at balakliia, an eastern ukrainian military base, in march 2017. there were 5 people injured and 1 person died in the explosions.

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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 July 1955?

July 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1955 calendar looked like.

Wednesday July 27, 1955