Wednesday August 31, 1955: on this day
August 31, 1955 was the 243rd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 31, 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 August 31, 1955, who was born and died on August 31, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moments To Remember by The Four Lads), movies (e.g. Shree 420, directed by Raj Kapoor), TV series (e.g. Judge Roy Bean) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1955?
- August 31, 1955: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1955?
- August 31, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1955?
What day of the week was August 31, 1955?
August 31, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1955 can also be written as 8/31/1955 in the US and as 31/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 31, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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August 31, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1955 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:23 pm and setting at 05:37 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1955.
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Famous people born on August 31, 1955:
- Edwin Moses
American hurdler known as the greatest 400-meter hurdler in track history.
- Gary Webb
American investigative journalist and award-winning investigator who discovered a cia connection to cocaine trafficking in 1980s iran-contra...
- Edmund Moses
Olympic gold medalist in hurdles.
- Edward Moses
Edward Moses is a former American track and field athlete who won two Olympic gold medals in the 400m hurdles.
- Maynard Webb
Co-founder of Webb Investment Network and former COO of eBay.
- Aleksander Krupa
Polish-american actor.
- Julie Maxton
Scottish academic and lawyer.
- Anthony Thistlethwaite
English saxophonist, bass player (the waterboys & the saw doctors).
- Olek Krupa
Polish actor.
- Ben Wijnstekers
- Maurizio Gaiardi
- Sead Lipovača
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
- Richard Gere
American actor.
- Chris Tucker
American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
- James Coburn
American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
- Marcia Clark
American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
- Itzhak Perlman
Israeli-american violinist and conductor.
- William Saroyan
American author of short stories, novels, and plays.
- Eldridge Cleaver
Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
- Buddy Hackett
American comedian and actor (d. 2003).
- Arthur Godfrey
American entertainer.
- Richard Basehart
American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 6 months old,
or 822 months and 28 days old,
or 3578 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25047 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 August 31, 1955?
There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1955.
August 31, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1955:
- Willi Baumeister
German abstract painter, during the 1930s.
- Marcel Doret
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
- Max Bygraves
British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
- David Farrar
Forest gate, england -- actor.
- Michael Constantine
Greek-american actor (b. 1927).
- Sally Rand
Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
- Charles Delaney
Dies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Tom Seaver
American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
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August 31, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1955:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1955:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1955 was Moments To Remember by The Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Four Lads - Moments To Remember
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Boyd Bennett - Seventeen
August 31, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
- Caterina Valente - The Breeze And I
August 31, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 31, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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:
August 31, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 31, 1955?
On August 31, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1955?
On August 31, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1955?
On August 31, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. 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 August 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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 August 1955?
August 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.