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December 28, 1955 was the 362nd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 28, 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 28, 1955, who was born and died on December 28, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 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 28th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 28, 1955?
- December 28, 1955: What happened on that day?
- December 28, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 28, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 28, 1955?
- December 28, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 28, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- December 28, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 28, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- December 28, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 28, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 28, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 28, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on December 28, 1955?
What day of the week was December 28, 1955?
December 28, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 28, 1955 can also be written as 12/28/1955 in the US and as 28/12/1955 in UK and Europe.
December 28, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 28, 1955:
- 44th davis cup: australia beats usa in new york (5-0).
December 28, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th 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 28, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 28th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 28, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 28, 1955 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 28, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:19 pm and setting at 07:34 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 28, 1955?
Famous people born on December 28, 1955:
- Liu Xiaobo
Chinese author, academic, and activist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2017).
- Stephen Frost
English comedian, actor, and screenwriter.
- Barbara Olson
Journalist.
- Xibao Liu
- Vincenzo Iovine
- Vladimiro Conti
- Karin Junek
- Alberto Forchielli
- Aleksandras Abišala
- Vincenzo Bernazzoli
- María Clemencia Rodríguez
- Liu Xiaobo (刘晓波)
- Philippe Helbert
- Jean-Pierre Guéno
- Dominique Marais
- Jean-Luc Moulène
Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:
![Maggie Smith]()
Maggie SmithAn acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.
![Denzel Washington]()
Denzel WashingtonAmerican actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.
![Sienna Miller]()
Sienna MillerSienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.
![John Legend]()
John LegendAward-winning musician and songwriter.
![Joe Manganiello]()
Joe ManganielloTv actor.
![Noomi Rapace]()
Noomi RapaceSwedish actress.
![Seth Meyers]()
Seth MeyersAmerican actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.
![Vanessa Ferlito]()
Vanessa FerlitoAmerican actress.
![Nichelle Nichols]()
Nichelle NicholsAmerican actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).
![Hildegard Knef]()
Hildegard KnefGerman actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.
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December 28, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 3 months old,
or 819 months and 22 days old,
or 3564 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24950 days old,
if you were born on December 28, 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 28, 1955?
There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 28, 1955.
December 28, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 28, 1955:
- Giuseppe Breccia Fratadocchi
- Olive Edis
What famous deaths happened on December 28th?
Famous deaths on December 28th:
![Debbie Reynolds]()
Debbie ReynoldsAmerican actress, dancer and stage entertainer.
![Jerry Orbach]()
Jerry OrbachAmerican actor and singer (d. 2004).
![Florence Lawrence]()
Florence LawrenceSilent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
![Joseph Ruskin]()
Joseph RuskinAmerican actor and producer (d. 2013).
![Rose Marie]()
Rose MarieAmerican entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.
![William Demarest]()
William DemarestActor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.
![Kiel Martin]()
Kiel MartinActor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.
- Beatryce Arthur
Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.
- Maurice Ravel
French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.
- Leelah Alcorn
Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.
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December 28, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 28, 1955:
- The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
December 28, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 28, 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 28, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1955 was He by Al Hibbler, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 28, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 28, 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:
- Al Hibbler - He
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Art Mooney & His Orchestra - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas
December 28, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 1955 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 28, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 28, 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:
- Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
- Frankie Vaughan - The Green Door
- Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
December 28, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 28, 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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Valentine Davies
Starring: Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Berta Gersten, Barry Truex
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
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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Roger Corman
Starring: Richard Denning, Lori Nelson, Adele Jergens, Mike Connors
Country: United States of America
Devdas
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Bimal Roy
Starring: Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Motilal, Suchitra Sen
December 28, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Harry R. Sherman
The Adventures of Long John Silver
Release year: 1955
Directed by: *
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
Release year: 1955
Directed by: John Guillermin
Here and Now
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Fabien Constant
Perspective
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jason Drakeford
December 28, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 28, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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, …
Ten North Frederick
By: John O'Hara
Fran Lebowitz described Joe Chapin as "the real F. Scott Fitzgerald", and he won the National Book Award for his novel. Joe Chapin lived a storybook lifestyle. He was a successful small-town lawyer who had a beautiful wife and two …
The Deer Park
By: Norman Mailer
Desert D'Or is a private oasis located in the middle of the cactus wilds, just two hundred miles from Hollywood. It's a haven for directors, stars, studio execs and all the other wannabe stars.
An Episode Of Sparrows
By: Rumer Godden
A Mortimer Square Garden Committee emergency meeting has been called to discuss an alarming matter. Someone was digging in the garden, stealing buckets of dirt.
Memoirs
By: Harry S. Truman
This invaluable account by President Truman gives extraordinary insight into the events and decisions which have shaped our world.
Who was the US President on December 28, 1955?
On December 28, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1955?
On December 28, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 28, 1955?
On December 28, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 28th?
December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.
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.
