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.

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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 in August 1955 calendar

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August 31, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 1955:

  • 1st microwave tv station operated (lufkin, tx)
  • Ktre tv channel 9 in lufkin, tx (abc / nbc) begins broadcasting
  • First sun-powered automobile demonstrated, chicago, illinois, usa.

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August 31, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on August 31, 1955?


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
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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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.

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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
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    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
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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:

  1. - Moments To Remember
  2. - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
  3. - Ain't That A Shame
  4. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  5. - 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:

  1. - Rose Marie
  2. - Learnin' The Blues
  3. - Cool Water
  4. - Ev'rywhere
  5. - The Breeze And I

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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:

Shree 420

Shree 420

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Raj Kapoor

Starring: Nargis, Raj Kapoor, Nadira, Nemo

Il Bidone

Il Bidone

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Broderick Crawford, Richard Basehart, Giulietta Masina, Franco Fabrizi

Le Amiche

Le Amiche

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Eleonora Rossi Drago, Gabriele Ferzetti, Franco Fabrizi, Valentina Cortese

The Big Knife

The Big Knife

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, Jean Hagen

Seven Cities of Gold

Seven Cities of Gold

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Robert D. Webb

Starring: Richard Egan, Anthony Quinn, Michael Rennie, Jeffrey Hunter

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:

Judge Roy Bean

Judge Roy Bean

Release year: 1955

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Giles Foster

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

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:

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit

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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.

Band Of Angels by Robert Penn Warren

Band Of Angels

By:

Band of Angels was first published in 1955. It is one of the most vivid and poignant fictional accounts of Civil War era.

Inside The Space Ships by George Adamski

Inside The Space Ships

By:

CONTENTS Introduction by Charlotte Blodget Desmond Leslie, Foreword 1 Return of the Venusian 2 Inside a Venusian Scout Ship 3

From My Experience by Louis Bromfield

From My Experience

By:

The book From My Experience is filled with stimulating ideas that will interest anyone who wants to understand or understand land, people, animals, plants, their relationships to science, economics, and the environment.

The Tree Of Man by Patrick White

The Tree Of Man

By:

Stan Parker travels alone with a horse, and only one dog to accompany him on his journeys to remote parts of the land he inherited in Australia's hills.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1955 calendar looked like.

Wednesday August 31, 1955