Friday April 01, 1955: on this day

April 01, 1955 was the 91st day of the year 1955, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 01, 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 April 01, 1955, who was born and died on April 01, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 01, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. It's A Sin To Tell A Lie by Somethin' Smith & The Redheads), movies (e.g. Stella, directed by Michael Cacoyannis), TV series (e.g. Science Fiction Theatre) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 1st, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 01, 1955?


April 01, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 91st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1955 can also be written as 4/1/1955 in the US and as 1/4/1955 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1955 in April 1955 calendar

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April 01, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 01, 1955:

  • Wtvt tv channel 13 in tampa-st petersburg, florida (cbs) 1st broadcast
  • Armed military action taken against bureaucratic strike in amsterdam, netherlands.
  • The eoka rebellion against the british empire begins in cyprus, with the goal of obtaining the desired unification (''enosis'') with greece.
  • Winston churchill resigns as prime minister of the united kingdom.
  • Richard j. daley defeats robert merrian to become mayor of chicago by a vote of 708,222 to 581,555.

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April 01, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 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 April 1st, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 01, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 01, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 12:49 pm and setting at 03:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Apr 07, 1955.

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Who was born on April 01, 1955?


Famous people born on April 01, 1955:

  • Chanley Becker

    Chanley Becker is a German mathematician known for her contributions to the field of algebraic geometry and its applications in computer...

  • Donna Dubinsky

    Co-founder of Palm, Inc.

  • Don Hasselbeck

    American football player and sportscaster.

  • Humayun Akhtar Khan

    Pakistani politician, 5th commerce minister of pakistan.

  • Terry Nichols

    American mass murderer.

  • Stan Ridway

    Rocker (wall of voodoo).

  • Danny Joe Pohl in Mount Pleasant

    Michigan, usa; pga golfer (1986 colonial).

  • Stephen F. Lynch

    Politician.

  • İlhan İrem

    Turkish singer-songwriter.

  • Humayun Khan

    Pakistani politician, 5th commerce minister of pakistan.

  • Roberto Pruzzo
  • Matthias Behr
  • Maurizio Benatti
  • Michael Korie
  • Gheorghe Maftei
  • Alex McDowell
  • Linda Jo Rizzo
  • Dave Spitz

Whose famous birthday is on April 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 1st:

  • Logan Paul
    Logan Paul

    Logan paul is a social media influencer and youtuber known for his controversial content and stunts.

  • Toshirô Mifune
    Toshirô Mifune

    Toshirô mifune was a japanese actor known for his collaborations with director akira kurosawa, particularly in films like seven samurai and...

  • Mirjana Karanovic
    Mirjana Karanovic

    Renowned Serbian actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Ali MacGraw
    Ali MacGraw

    Ali macgraw is an american actress and model, best known for her role in the film 'love story'.

  • Randy Orton
    Randy Orton

    American professional wrestler.

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Asa Butterfield
    Asa Butterfield

    Asa butterfield is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as 'hugo' and 'ender's game'.

  • Hannah Spearritt
    Hannah Spearritt

    Hannah spearritt is a british pop singer known for being a member of the pop group s club 7..

  • William Daniels
    William Daniels

    William daniels is an american actor known for his roles as mr.

  • Milan Kundera
    Milan Kundera

    Czech republic's most well-known living writer.

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April 01, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 11 months old,

or 827 months and 27 days old,

or 3599 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25199 days old,

if you were born on April 01, 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 April 01, 1955?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 01, 1955.

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April 01, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 01, 1955:

  • Giuseppe Santagostino
  • Lin Huiyin
  • Alf Baker
  • Silvio D'Amico
  • Boris Mirkine-Guetzévitch
  • Boris Mirkine-Guetzevitch (Борис Серге́евич Миркин-Гецевич)

What famous deaths happened on April 1st?

Famous deaths on April 1st:

  • Marvin Gaye
    Marvin Gaye

    American singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.

  • Leslie Cheung
    Leslie Cheung

    Hong Kong singer and actor who achieved fame in Asia and internationally.

  • John Forsythe
    John Forsythe

    American actor, singer, and producer (d.2010).

  • Noah Beery
    Noah Beery

    Jr.

  • Jim Jordan
    Jim Jordan

    Actor fibber mcgee, who was born 1896, dies of a blod lump at the age of 91.

  • Barbara Luddy
    Barbara Luddy

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Elanore of Aquitaine

    Elanore of Aquitaine was a powerful and influential medieval queen who ruled as the Duchess of Aquitaine and later as the Queen of France...

  • Liyla Landau

    Soviet physicist known for his contributions to condensed matter physics.

  • Kathleen Lonsdale

    Renowned crystallographer who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry.

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April 01, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 01, 1955:

  • Orissa - a state in eastern India celebrates "Utkal Divas", its statehood day.
  • India - Start of financial year.
  • Canada - Beginning of government's fiscal year.
  • Japan - The official start of school years in most universities and schools. Also, the official First Day of Work at companies and offices for new university graduates hires, marked by welcoming ceremonies and speeches.
  • April 1 is known as April Fool's Day or All Fools' Day in many countries.
  • Roman Empire - Veneralia celebrated to honor Venus.
  • In San Marino, two Captains Regent, elected by Parliament, take office for six months.
  • Last day of the Assyrian New Year Celebration
  • International Day of the Birds.
  • In England and Wales, local government reorganisations traditionally happen on April 1.

Saints celebrated on April 01, 1955:

  • Saint Waleric
  • Saint Hugh of Grenoble
  • Saint Jacoba
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April 01, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 01, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 28th and April 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 01, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1955 was It's A Sin To Tell A Lie by Somethin' Smith & The Redheads, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

April 01, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 01, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 28th and April 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
  2. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  3. - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  4. - Melody Of Love
  5. - Open Up Your Heart (And Let The Sunshine In)

April 01, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

April 01, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 01, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 28th and April 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Give Me Your Word
  2. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  3. - Softly Softly
  4. - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
  5. - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells

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April 01, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 01, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Stella

Stella

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michael Cacoyannis

Starring: Melina Mercouri, Giorgos Foundas, Alekos Alexandrakis, Hristina Kalogerikou

The Silver Star

The Silver Star

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Richard Bartlett

Starring: Edgar Buchanan, Marie Windsor, Lon Chaney Jr., Earle Lyon

Escape to Burma

Escape to Burma

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Ryan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye

La mujer X

La mujer X

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Julián Soler

Starring: Libertad Lamarque, Víctor Junco, Andrés Soler, José María Linares-Rivas

Revenge of the Creature

Revenge of the Creature

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jack Arnold

Starring: John Agar, Lori Nelson, John Bromfield, Nestor Paiva

Country: United States of America

April 01, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 01, 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:

Science Fiction Theatre

Science Fiction Theatre

Release year: 1955

Directed by: n/a

Starring: Truman Bradley

Country: United States of America

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Paris Precinct

Paris Precinct

Release year: 1955

Appointment with Adventure

Appointment with Adventure

Release year: 1955

April 01, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 01, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Pray For A Brave Heart by Helen MacInnes

Pray For A Brave Heart

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It was 1953 and William Denning couldn't be shaken by the idea of leaving the army to return to the States. There was only one thing that could stop William Denning from leaving the army and returning to the States: …

To The One I Love The Best by Ludwig Bemelmans

To The One I Love The Best

By:

Best deal for condition ............ with 255 pages unused ............ Minor scratches and tears at DJ with small tape, but overall VG .......

Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson

Not as a Stranger

By:

Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.

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.

Treadmill To Oblivion by Fred Allen

Treadmill To Oblivion

By:

Treadmill to Oblivion is Fred Allen's account, first published in 1954. It tells the story of his radio career as host of his comedy-variety program (1934-1949).

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Who was the US President on April 01, 1955?

On April 01, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 01, 1955?

On April 01, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 01, 1955?

On April 01, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 1st?

April 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of April. 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 April 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 iran floods: the iranian government declares an emergency in the southwestern provinces at risk of flooding. they also worked to evacuate many villages, as forecasters foresaw more heavy rains last week that could have caused severe flooding.
  • 2018 - 2016-18 kashmir unrest: two civilians, three soldiers and 13 militants were killed in clashes in south kashmir, india.
  • 2017 - Intervention military against isil: an iraqi airstrike close to al qaim in anbar province, iraq kills ayad al-jumaili. he is believed to be isil’s second-in command.

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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 April 1955?

April 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Friday April 1, 1955