Friday January 21, 1955: on this day

January 21, 1955 was the 21st day of the year 1955, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 21, 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 January 21, 1955, who was born and died on January 21, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 21, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane by The Ames Brothers), movies (e.g. Diabolique, directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot), TV series (e.g. It'S A Great Life) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 21st, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 21, 1955?


January 21, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 21st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1955 can also be written as 1/21/1955 in the US and as 21/1/1955 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1955 in January 1955 calendar

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January 21, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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January 21, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 21, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 January 21, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:28 am and setting at 03:51 pm.

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

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Who was born on January 21, 1955?


Famous people born on January 21, 1955:

  • Jeffree Koons

    Renowned contemporary artist known for his balloon animal sculptures.

  • Charles Clerc-Renaud

    French magistrate, president of high court of lisieux (france).

  • Nello Musumeci

    Italian politician and president of sicily.

  • Peter Fleming

    New jersey, united states -- tennis player (us open doubles 1979, 81, 83).

  • Robby Benson in Dallas

    Texas, usa.

  • Leslie Hoffman

    American actress and stuntwoman.

  • Italo Toscani
  • Dora Maria Téllez
  • Nikolina Štereva
  • Jeff Franklin
  • Ermanno Salvaterra
  • Jeffrey «Jeff» Koons

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput

    Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.

  • Geena Davis
    Geena Davis

    American actress.

  • Emma Bunton
    Emma Bunton

    British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.

  • Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard

    Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.

  • Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw

    British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marina Foïs
    Marina Foïs

    French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

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January 21, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 2 months old,

or 830 months and 8 days old,

or 3610 weeks

or 25270 days old,

if you were born on January 21, 1955.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1955?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 21, 1955.

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January 21, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 21, 1955:

  • Archie Hahn

    Archie Hahn was a physicist known for his contributions to the field of optics.

  • Maarten P Vrij

    Dutch lawyer/criminologist/high council, dies at age 59.

  • James Duncan
  • Charles Archibald «Archie» Hahn

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

Famous deaths on January 21st:

  • George Orwell
    George Orwell

    British essayist and novelist.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

  • Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan

    American actress, known as "oomph girl".

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.

  • Kaye Ballard
    Kaye Ballard

    American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.

  • Louie Anderson
    Louie Anderson

    Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.

  • Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

  • Michael Duane
    Michael Duane

    Educationalist dies at the age of 81.

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January 21, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 21, 1955:

  • National Hugging Day
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
  • Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
  • UN Arms Day
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January 21, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 21, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 21, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1955 was The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane by The Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 21, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 21, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
  2. - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More

January 21, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1955 was The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 21, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 21, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Finger Of Suspicion
  2. - Mambo Italiano
  3. - No One But You
  4. - I Still Believe
  5. - Heartbeat

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January 21, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 21, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Diabolique

Diabolique

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Henri-Georges Clouzot

Starring: Simone Signoret, Véra Clouzot, Paul Meurisse, Charles Vanel

Country: United States of America

The Colditz Story

The Colditz Story

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Guy Hamilton

Starring: John Mills, Eric Portman, Christopher Rhodes, Lionel Jeffries

Country: United States of America

Escuela de vagabundos

Escuela de vagabundos

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Rogelio A. González

Starring: Pedro Infante, Miroslava, Blanca de Castejón, Óscar Pulido

Simba

Simba

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Brian Desmond Hurst

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Virginia McKenna, Basil Sydney, Donald Sinden

The Americano

The Americano

Release year: 1955

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Glenn Ford, Frank Lovejoy, Cesar Romero, Ursula Thiess

January 21, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 21, 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:

It's a Great Life

It's a Great Life

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam Wood

Passport to Danger

Passport to Danger

Release year: 1954

Written by:

Directed by: N/a

Starring: Cesar Romero

Country: United States of America

The Great Gildersleeve

The Great Gildersleeve

Release year: 1954

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Roman Polanski

The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater

The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater

Release year: 1955

Starring: Eddie Cantor

Country: United States of America

January 21, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 21, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Song Of The Sky by Guy Murchie

Song Of The Sky

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Song of the Sky

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

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With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

The White Gate by Mary Ellen Chase

The White Gate

By:

Mylar cover that protected the white dustjacket. Library jacket with stamp and feep. The clean, unmarked pages tell a story about growing up.

My Several Worlds by Pearl S. Buck

My Several Worlds

By:

This is Pearl S. Buck's extraordinary, eventful and personal story. She was the first American woman to win Nobel Prize for Literature.

Blue Hurricane by F. Van Wyck Mason

Blue Hurricane

By:

The great "River War", fought in Mississppi by the Union Navy in 1862, and the adventures of Matt Hovey (from the state of Maine).

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Who was the US President on January 21, 1955?

On January 21, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 21, 1955?

On January 21, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1955?

On January 21, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 21st?

January 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of January. 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 January 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
  • 2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

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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 January 1955?

January 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1955 calendar looked like.

Friday January 21, 1955