Friday September 16, 1955: on this day

September 16, 1955 was the 259th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is September 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 September 16, 1955, who was born and died on September 16, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 16, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Yellow Rose Of Texas by Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus), movies (e.g. Killer's Kiss, directed by Stanley Kubrick), TV series (e.g. The Scarlet Pimpernel) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 16, 1955?


September 16, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 259th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1955 can also be written as 9/16/1955 in the US and as 16/9/1955 in UK and Europe.

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September 16, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 16, 1955:

  • Bauer and berra homer in 9th beating red sox 5-4 taking over 1st
  • Yankee mickey mantle pulls a hamstring muscle running out a bunt
  • Us auto club forms to oversee four major auto racing categories.
  • Juan peron is deposed as the ruler of argentina.
  • The military coup to unseat president juan perón of argentina is launched at midnight.
  • A soviet zulu-class submarine becomes the first to launch a ballistic missile.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th 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 September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on September 16th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:01 am and setting at 07:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 02, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 01, 1955.

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Who was born on September 16, 1955?


Famous people born on September 16, 1955:

  • Robin Yount

    Hall of Fame baseball player known for his career with the Milwaukee Brewers.

  • Janet Ellis

    English actress and television host.

  • Brendan O'Carroll

    Irish author and comedian best known for creating the character Mrs.

  • Ron Brewer

    American basketball player.

  • Liz Knights

    Publisher.

  • Vicki Tabor

    Lpga golfer.

  • Yolandita Monge

    Puerto rican actress and singer.

  • Renzo Rosso

    Businessman.

  • Washington Navy Yard shooting
  • Sandy Petersen
  • Renan Calheiros
  • Claudio Ronco
  • Pat Ryan
  • Sergej Pavlov

Whose famous birthday is on September 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 16th:

  • Marc Anthony
    Marc Anthony

    Marc anthony is an american singer known for his latin music and romantic ballads.

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Bingbing Fan
    Bingbing Fan

    Bingbing fan is a chinese actress known for her roles in popular chinese and international films.

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Nick Jonas
    Nick Jonas

    American guitarist and singer (jonas brothers).

  • Alexis Bledel
    Alexis Bledel

    American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Gilmore Girls'.

  • Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler

    Amy Poehler is a successful actress, comedian, and co-founder of the online platform 'Smart Girls at the Party.

  • David Copperfield
    David Copperfield

    American magician and natural-born performer, who is world famous for his spectacular productions of around 500 live performances per year...

  • Richard Marx
    Richard Marx

    Richard marx is a grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'right here waiting' and 'hold on to the nights'.

  • Kyla Pratt
    Kyla Pratt

    Kyla pratt is an american actress known for her roles in the television series 'one on one' and the 'dr.

See more famous people and celebrities born on September 16th

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


You are 68 years 7 months old,

or 823 months and 4 days old,

or 3579 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25054 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 16, 1955?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 16, 1955:

  • Leo Amery

    Indian-english journalist and politician, secretary of state for the colonies (b. 1873).

  • Leopold C M S Amery

    At 81, the british minister of colonies (india) dies.

What famous deaths happened on September 16th?

Famous deaths on September 16th:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Jane Powell
    Jane Powell

    American actress and singer.

  • Sheb Wooley
    Sheb Wooley

    American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2003).

  • Jaicob Grimm

    Jaicob Grimm, along with his brother Wilhelm, is best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales, including 'Grimm's...

  • Gabreal Fahrenheit

    Gabreal Fahrenheit was a German physicist who invented the Fahrenheit temperature scale, which is widely used to measure temperature.

  • Adelma Lutz

    Brazilian biologist and feminist known for her research on tropical diseases.

  • Kenay Kuroda

    Japanese physicist known for his contributions to particle physics.

  • Dempsy Levy

    Contributed to the development of the theory of quarks and quantum chromodynamics.

  • Syvilla Fort

    Renowned dancer and choreographer.

  • Samanthan Smith

    Known for her work in environmental conservation and nuclear disarmament.

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

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


Holidays on September 16, 1955:

  • Mexico - Independence Day (from Spain; proclaimed 1810, recognised 1821, instituted 1825; See Fiestas Patrias)
  • Also see September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Cyprian, Pope Cornelius, Saint Ludmila
  • In ancient Greece, the third day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates walked to the sea at Phaleron and purified themselves in the water.
  • Papua New Guinea - Independence Day (from Australia, 1975)

Observances on September 16, 1955:

  • International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  • International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
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September 16, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1955 was The Yellow Rose Of Texas by Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

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

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

  1. - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
  2. - Ain't That A Shame
  3. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  4. - Autumn Leaves
  5. - Seventeen

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 16, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 12th and September 18th. 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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September 16, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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

Killer's Kiss

Killer's Kiss

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Frank Silvera, Irene Kane, Jamie Smith, Jerry Jarrett

Country: United States of America

My Sister Eileen

My Sister Eileen

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Richard Quine

Starring: Janet Leigh, Jack Lemmon, Betty Garrett, Bob Fosse

The Tall Men

The Tall Men

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Clark Gable, Jane Russell, Robert Ryan, Cameron Mitchell

Tennessee's Partner

Tennessee's Partner

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: John Payne, Ronald Reagan, Rhonda Fleming, Coleen Gray

A Life at Stake

A Life at Stake

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Paul Guilfoyle

Starring: Angela Lansbury, Keith Andes, Douglass Dumbrille, Claudia Barrett

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Clive Donner

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

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

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

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

The Genius And The Goddess by Aldous Huxley

The Genius And The Goddess

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Aldous Huxley's Brave New World author lost a novella. Now back in print in a Harper Perennial Modern Classics book, The Genius and the Goddess tells the story of a

The Dinner Party by Gretchen Finletter

The Dinner Party

By:

The Dinner Party

Why Johnny Can'T Read by Rudolf Franz Flesch

Why Johnny Can'T Read

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The U.S. Department of Education recommends this classic book on phonics. This book contains complete instructions and materials for teaching children how to read at home.

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.

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Who was the US President on September 16, 1955?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 16, 1955?

On September 16, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 16th?

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

  • 2018 - After being closed for "an ongoing law enforcement investigation into criminal activity at sacramento peak", the sunspot solar observatory will reopen monday. a suspect in this investigation could pose a risk to the safety and security of residents and staff.
  • 2017 - Ryanair, an irish low-cost airline cancels 82 sunday flight to ireland as part of a six-week-long program to eliminate 40 to 50 flights per day to clear its crew vacation backlog. this is to comply with the requirements of the irish aviation authority by the end of 2012.
  • 2016 - War in north-west pakistan: at least 28 people are killed and 31 injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque located in mohmand agency. jamaat-ul ahrar claims responsibility.

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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 September 1955?

September 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1955 calendar looked like.

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