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October 27, 1955 was the 300th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 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 October 27, 1955, who was born and died on October 27, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 27, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama) by Pat Boone), movies (e.g. Guys and Dolls, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), TV series (e.g. St. Ives) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 27th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 27, 1955?
- October 27, 1955: What happened on that day?
- October 27, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 27, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 27, 1955?
- October 27, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 27, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- October 27, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 27, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- October 27, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 27, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 27, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 27, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 27, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on October 27, 1955?
What day of the week was October 27, 1955?
October 27, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 300th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 27, 1955 can also be written as 10/27/1955 in the US and as 27/10/1955 in UK and Europe.
October 27, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 27, 1955:
- Argentine peso devalued
- Satomi myodo, renews zen nun vows and takes buddhist name of daien myodo
October 27, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 27, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 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 October 27th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 27, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 27, 1955 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 27, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 03:43 pm and setting at 04:18 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1955.
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Who was born on October 27, 1955?
Famous people born on October 27, 1955:
- Debra Bowen
Debra Bowen is an American politician who served as the Secretary of State of California from 2007 to 2015.
- Baltasar Garzon
Judge.
- Neil Meron
Producer.
- Michael Shamus Wiles
- Tony Benjamin
- Francis Nadeem
- Claudia Giordani
- Jörg Hartmann e Lothar Schleusener
- Salvatore Armidoro
- Éva Gulyás
- Isidoro San José
- Reynald Secher
Whose famous birthday is on October 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 27th:
![Sylvia Plath]()
Sylvia PlathAmerican novelist and poet, known for her beautiful poetry and autobiographical novel, "aeuroethe bell jar", which was published in 1963.
![John Cleese]()
John CleeseBritish actor best known for his "monty python", zany and inventive troupe.
![Michel Galabru]()
Michel GalabruFrancoise stage and film actor who appeared in more than 200 movies and worked alongside such renowned directors bertrand blier and...
![Roberto Benigni]()
Roberto BenigniItalian actor.
![Dylan Thomas]()
Dylan ThomasWelsh poet, screenwriter, and radio script writer, who is incredibly talented.
![Jean-Pierre Cassel]()
Jean-Pierre CasselFrench actor, father to a prominent family of actors, cassel is the father of vincent and ca(c), respectively.
![Ruby Dee]()
Ruby DeeAmerican actress, on broadway, in movies and on tv.
![Aron Ralston]()
Aron RalstonAmerican mountain climber and hiker who broke his arm when a boulder fell on his hand in a utah canyon.
![Teresa Wright]()
Teresa WrightAcademy Award-winning American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Mrs.
![Nanette Fabray]()
Nanette FabrayAmerican comedian, singer, and actress.
October 27, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 5 months old,
or 821 months and 27 days old,
or 3573 weeks and 5 days old,
or 25016 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 27, 1955?
There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 27, 1955.
October 27, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 27, 1955:
- Vladimir Mikhaylovich Deshevov
Composer dies at 66.
- Clark Griffith
At 85 years old, a baseball manager (new york yankees) dies.
- Bernardo De Muro
- Arduino Polla
- Juan de Dios Martínez
What famous deaths happened on October 27th?
Famous deaths on October 27th:
![Lou Reed]()
Lou ReedAmerican rock musician, songwriter, photographer.
![Marcel Cerdan]()
Marcel CerdanAlgerian-french boxing champion.
![Ugo Tognazzi]()
Ugo TognazziItalian comedian, actor, and director.
![Betsy Drake]()
Betsy DrakeBetsy Drake was an English-American actress and writer.
![Moira Lister]()
Moira ListerSouth african actress (born in 1923).
![Charles Hawtrey]()
Charles HawtreyAt 73, an english actor (carry on) dies in london.
![Rod Roddy]()
Rod RoddyAmerican television announcer (born 1937).
![John Warburton]()
John WarburtonActor (king rat cavalcade), died at 94.
- Rafel Alberti
Spanish poet and playwright associated with the Generation of '27.
- Johanna Lindsey
Bestselling romance novelist known for her historical romance novels.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 27th
October 27, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 27, 1955:
- St. Namatius
- Turkmenistan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- St. Desiderius
- R.C. saints - October 27th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: St. Abraham the Poor
- St. Vincent, Sabina, & Christeta
- St. Capitolina
- St. Odhran
- St. Elesbaan
- St. Florentius
- St. Frumentius, the saint who introduced Christianity into Ethiopia.
Observances on October 27, 1955:
- World Day for Audiovisual Heritage [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on October 27, 1955:
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Independence Day (from Britain, 1979)
October 27, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 27, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 24th and October 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 27, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 1955 was At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama) by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 27, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 27, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pat Boone - At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)
- The McGuire Sisters - He
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
October 27, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 27, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 27, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 27, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Cyril Stapleton Orchestra With Julie Dawn - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
October 27, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 27, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Guys and Dolls
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring: Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine
Country: United States of America
Tarantula
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jack Arnold
Starring: John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, Nestor Paiva
Country: United States of America
The Naked Dawn
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer
Starring: Arthur Kennedy, Betta St. John, Eugene Iglesias, Roy Engel
The Tender Trap
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Charles Walters
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Debbie Reynolds, David Wayne, Celeste Holm
Sincerely Yours
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Starring: Liberace, Joanne Dru, Dorothy Malone, Alex Nicol
October 27, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
St. Ives
Release year: 1955
Judge Roy Bean
Release year: 1955
Penelope
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Mark Palansky
Wanted
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Vitaliy Versace
Fury
Release year: 1955
Directed by: David Ayer
October 27, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 27, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gift From The Sea
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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.
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.
The Power Of Positive Thinking
By: Norman Vincent Peale
With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.
Who was the US President on October 27, 1955?
On October 27, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 27, 1955?
On October 27, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 27, 1955?
On October 27, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 27th?
October 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of October. 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 October 27th, such as:
- 2018 - Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: at least 11 people were killed when a gunman opened fire on a pittsburgh synagogue. (bbc),
- 2017 - Kazakh alphabets: president nursultan nazarbayev, of kazakhstan, announces that the kazakh language would use a latin script instead of the cyrillic script.
- 2016 - Japan's prince mikasa, who is the oldest member the imperial family, has died at the age 100.
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 October 1955?
October 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
