Friday December 16, 1955: on this day

December 16, 1955 was the 350th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 16, 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 December 16, 1955, who was born and died on December 16, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams), movies (e.g. The Court Jester, directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama), TV series (e.g. Here And Now) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 1955?


December 16, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 350th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1955 can also be written as 12/16/1955 in the US and as 16/12/1955 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1955 in December 1955 calendar

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December 16, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 16, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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December 16, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 16, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:47 am and setting at 07:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1955.

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Who was born on December 16, 1955?


Famous people born on December 16, 1955:

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Carol Browner

    American lawyer and environmentalist, 8th administrator of the environmental protection agency.

  • Prince Lorenz of Belgium

    Archduke of austria-este.

  • Chiharu Matsuyama

    Japanese singer-songwriter.

  • Carol M

    Browner; us administrator.

  • Paul Simonon

    Musician.

  • Fabrizia Carminati
  • Karel Kolář
  • Lorenzo d'Austria-Este
  • Denis Giraudet
  • Angelo Maggi
  • Burrell Smith
  • Rob Levin

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

  • Sam Robards
    Sam Robards

    American actor.

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December 16, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 3 months old,

or 819 months and 12 days old,

or 3562 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24940 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 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 December 16, 1955?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1955.

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December 16, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Tahsin Yücel

    Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Eliazer Ben-Yehuda

    Revived the Hebrew language in the modern era.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 16th

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December 16, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1955:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 16, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Autumn Leaves
  2. - He

December 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1955 was Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 16, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock Around The Clock
  2. - Christmas Alphabet
  3. - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
  4. - Let's Have A Ding Dong
  5. - Meet Me On The Corner

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December 16, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Court Jester

The Court Jester

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

Starring: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury

Country: United States of America

Sissi

Sissi

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Ernst Marischka

Starring: Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Uta Franz

Country: United States of America

The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell

The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Gary Cooper, Charles Bickford, Ralph Bellamy, Rod Steiger

It's a Dog's Life

It's a Dog's Life

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Herman Hoffman

Starring: Jeff Richards, Jarma Lewis, Edmund Gwenn, Dean Jagger

The Indian Fighter

The Indian Fighter

Release year: 1955

Directed by: André De Toth

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Elsa Martinelli, Walter Matthau, Diana Douglas

December 16, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:

Here and Now

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

Perspective

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

Release year: 1955

Directed by: LEV ATAMANOV

St. Ives

St. Ives

Release year: 1955

Judge Roy Bean

Judge Roy Bean

Release year: 1955

December 16, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

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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.

The Deer Park by Norman Mailer

The Deer Park

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Desert D'Or is a private oasis located in the middle of the cactus wilds, just two hundred miles from Hollywood. It's a haven for directors, stars, studio execs and all the other wannabe stars.

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

A Night To Remember

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A Night to Remember is the classic, minute-by-minute account about the sinking and rescue of the Titanic. First published in 1955, A Night to Remember has remained a timeless classic.

The Family Of Man by Edward Steichen

The Family Of Man

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The Family of Man, a photograph exhibition that was hailed as the best ever, opened in New York at The Museum of Modern Art in January 1955.

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.

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Who was the US President on December 16, 1955?

On December 16, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1955?

On December 16, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1955?

On December 16, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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 December 1955?

December 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1955 calendar looked like.

Friday December 16, 1955