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October 29, 1955 was the 302nd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 29, 1955, who was born and died on October 29, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 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 29th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 29, 1955?
- October 29, 1955: What happened on that day?
- October 29, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 29, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 29, 1955?
- October 29, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 29, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- October 29, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 29, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- October 29, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 29, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 29, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 29, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on October 29, 1955?
What day of the week was October 29, 1955?
October 29, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 29, 1955 can also be written as 10/29/1955 in the US and as 29/10/1955 in UK and Europe.
October 29, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 29, 1955:
- Belgium signs accord for 5 day work week
- Emile zatopek runs world record 15 mile (1:14:01) and 25,000m
- The soviet battleship novorossiisk strikes a world war ii mine in the harbor at sevastopol.
- Soviet battleship ''novorossiysk'' explodes at moorings in sevastopol bay, killing 608, the soviet union's worst naval disaster.
October 29, 1955: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Green Bay Packers - Baltimore Colts : 10 - 14
October 29, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th 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 29, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 29, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 29, 1955 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 05:38 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 29, 1955?
Famous people born on October 29, 1955:
- Kevin DuBrow
American singer-songwriter ("quiet riot") (d. 2007.
- Roger O'Donnell
English keyboard player and composer (the cure, thompson twins).
- Bill Gates
Businessman.
- Indra Nooyi
Businesswoman.
- John Hogue
American writer who focuses on nostradamus' predictions.
- Boy Abunda
Filipino television personality and journalist.
- Massimo Pazzini
- Tim Norell
- Alan De Luca
- Micho Dukov
- Dan Harrigan
- J.T. Smith
Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:
![Gabrielle Union]()
Gabrielle UnionAmerican actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.
![Winona Ryder]()
Winona RyderAmerican actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...
![Kate Jackson]()
Kate JacksonKate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.
![Andy Richter]()
Andy RichterAndy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.
![Tracee Ellis Ross]()
Tracee Ellis RossTracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.
![Joan Plowright]()
Joan PlowrightJoan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.
![Richard Dreyfuss]()
Richard DreyfussAmerican actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.
![Edwige Feuillère]()
Edwige FeuillèreFrench actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.
![Chelan Simmons]()
Chelan SimmonsCanadian actress and model.
![Félix Marten]()
Félix MartenFrench actor, director, and singer.
October 29, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 5 months old,
or 821 months and 21 days old,
or 3572 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25010 days old,
if you were born on October 29, 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 29, 1955?
There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 29, 1955.
October 29, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 29, 1955:
- Viljo Lietola
- Giuseppe Raimondi
What famous deaths happened on October 29th?
Famous deaths on October 29th:
![Franco Corelli]()
Franco CorelliItalian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
![John Witherspoon]()
John WitherspoonAmerican actor and comedian (d. 2019).
![Adolphe Menjou]()
Adolphe MenjouAmerican actor.
![Lloyd Bochner]()
Lloyd BochnerCanadian-american actor (d. 2005).
- Christianjames Pulitzer
Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.
- Joseph Pulitzer
Hungarian-american publisher.
- Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...
- Leticia Baldrige
Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...
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October 29, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 29, 1955:
- St. Hyacinth
- St. Ida of Leeuw
- St. John of Autun
- St. Terence of Metz
- Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
- Anglican Church - James Hannington
- St. Zenobius
- St. Theodore
- St. Bond
- St. Maximillian
Saints celebrated on October 29, 1955:
- Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
October 29, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 29, 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 29, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 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 29, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 29, 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 29, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 29, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 29, 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 29, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 29, 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 29, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
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 29, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 29, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Band Of Angels
By: Robert Penn Warren
Band of Angels was first published in 1955. It is one of the most vivid and poignant fictional accounts of Civil War era.
The American West
By: Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg
This magnificent book is a treasure trove of rare photographs and authoritative text that recreates the epic American West story.
The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
By: Sloan Wilson
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.
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.
Who was the US President on October 29, 1955?
On October 29, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1955?
On October 29, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 29, 1955?
On October 29, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 29th?
October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
- 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
- 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.
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.
