Friday July 29, 1955: on this day

July 29, 1955 was the 210th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 29, 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 29, 1955, who was born and died on July 29, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 29, 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 29th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 29, 1955?


July 29, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 210th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1955 can also be written as 7/29/1955 in the US and as 29/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

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July 29, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 29, 1955:

  • Smokey burgess hits three home runs to help pittsburgh pirates beat cincinnati reds 16-5.

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July 29, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th 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 29, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on July 29th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 29, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 29, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 29, 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 29, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 01:55 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 29, 1955?


Famous people born on July 29, 1955:

  • Jean-Hugues Anglade
    Jean-Hugues Anglade

    French actor who starred in jean-jacques beineix’s 1985 film "betty blue" with ba(c)atrice dale.

  • Jean-Luc Ettori

    French goalkeeper, he spent his entire career at as monaco.

  • Israel Rudnick

    Mathematician specializing in number theory and quantum chaos.

  • Stephen Timms

    English politician, minister of state for competitiveness.

  • Dave Stevens

    American illustrator (d. 2008).

  • "Country" Jem Finer

    English banjo player (pogues-straight to hell).

  • Nenad Starovlah
  • Guillermo Navarro
  • Tommy Prim
  • Mohammad Barakeh
  • Michael Frendo
  • Renzo Marangon
  • Andrea Sardos Albertini

Whose famous birthday is on July 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 29th:

  • Sanjay Dutt
    Sanjay Dutt

    He is an actor and producer from india, best known for his work with hindi cinema.

  • Radha Ravi
    Radha Ravi

    Radha ravi is a prominent indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Clara Bow
    Clara Bow

    American actress.

  • Rachel Miner
    Rachel Miner

    American actress, born in the theater arts.

  • Peter Jennings
    Peter Jennings

    Canadian-american journalist, reporter, and respected anchorman for abc's world news tonight, jennings co-authored aeuroethe centuryaeur...

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Robert Fuller
    Robert Fuller

    Robert fuller is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular western television series such as laramie and wagon train.

  • Robert Horton
    Robert Horton

    American actor best known for his role on the tv series "wagon train" (1957-1961).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Todd Bosley
    Todd Bosley

    American actor.

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July 29, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 8 months old,

or 824 months and 21 days old,

or 3586 weeks

or 25102 days old,

if you were born on July 29, 1955.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1955?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 29, 1955.

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July 29, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 29, 1955:

  • Corleone Vito

    The patriarch of the Corleone crime family in the Godfather novel and films.

  • Vito Corleone

    Vito Corleone was the patriarch of the Corleone crime family and built a successful business empire through both legal and illegal means.

  • Buenaventura Luna

What famous deaths happened on July 29th?

Famous deaths on July 29th:

  • Cass Elliot
    Cass Elliot

    American singer, talented and overweight, who was a star with the group "mamas and the papas", which consisted of elliot john and michelle...

  • David Niven
    David Niven

    English military officer and actor (b. 1910).

  • Jerome Robbins
    Jerome Robbins

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Harold Sakata
    Harold Sakata

    American professional wrestler ('tosh togo) and actor (born in 1920).

  • Raymond Massey
    Raymond Massey

    Actor from canada, who was born in 1896, succumbs to pneumonia in beverly hills.

  • Rena Vlahopoulou
    Rena Vlahopoulou

    Greek singer and actress (born in 1923).

  • Fred Waring
    Fred Waring

    American singer-bandleader and television host (waring’s pennsylvanians), (d. 1984).

  • Eileen Percy
    Eileen Percy

    Silent film actress (wicked backstage), is killed at 72.

  • Vincent van Gogh

    One of the most influential and iconic post-impressionist painters, known for his bold, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant use of color.

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July 29, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 29, 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 29, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 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 29, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 29, 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 29, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

July 29, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 29, 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 29, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 29, 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 29, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 29, 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 29, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 29, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Onions In The Stew by Betty MacDonald

Onions In The Stew

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Betty MacDonald's books have taught me much about tolerance and friendship, even though I am an adult in my 20's.

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A. by Richard Stoddard Aldrich

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A.

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Gertrude Lawrence as Mrs. Q by Richard Stoddard Aldrich Greystone 1954, LCCC# 54-119770. 414 pages. NF/VG.

The Dinner Party by Gretchen Finletter

The Dinner Party

By:

The Dinner Party

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

By:

The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.

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Who was the US President on July 29, 1955?

On July 29, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 29, 1955?

On July 29, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 29, 1955?

On July 29, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 29th?

July 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two american army soldiers are killed by an afghan national army soldier in afghanistan's kandahar. this is suspected to be an insider attack. the victim is believed to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon jongdari strikes central and western japan. it injures at least 21 people, and cuts power to thousands of homes. after devastating floods earlier in the month and a deadly heat wave, the typhoon is just the latest of a series of weather events that have affected the country.
  • 2017 - South african premier division: two people are killed and 17 others are hurt in a stampede at first national bank stadium, soweto, south africa. the incident occurred during a match between kaizer chiefs and orlando pirates.

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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.

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