Wednesday August 03, 1955: on this day

About August 3rd, 1955, in brief:

  • Historical events: Roger Moens runs world record 800 m
  • Day of the week: August 3rd, 1955 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Evangeline Lilly, Lambert Wilson
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets
  • #1 UK song: Rose Marie by Slim Whitman
  • Popular movie: Mr. Arkadin directed by Orson Welles

More about August 3rd, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on August 3rd, 1955.

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What day of the week was August 03, 1955?


August 03, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 215th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1955 can also be written as 8/3/1955 in the US and as 3/8/1955 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 1955 in August 1955 calendar

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August 03, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 03, 1955:

  • Roger moens runs world record 800 m
  • Hurricane connie begins pounding us for 11 days.
  • Automobile association of america ends support of auto racing.

August 03, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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August 03, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 03, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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August 03, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 03, 1955 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:53 pm and setting at 06:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1955.

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Who was born on August 03, 1955?


Famous people born on August 03, 1955:

  • Jenafer Widom

    Jenafer Widom is a computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of database management systems and data...

  • Blasa Coll

    Blasa Coll is a contemporary Spanish novelist acclaimed for her insightful and socially conscious narratives.

  • Trixy Benson

    Trixy Benson is a renowned British sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations.

  • Corey Burton

    Known for voicing characters in various Disney animated series.

  • Hamid Drake

    Hamid Drake is a renowned percussionist known for his work in avant-garde jazz.

  • Caleb Carr

    Novelist.

  • Beatrice Weder di Mauro
  • Andrea Ronchi
  • Siegfried Selberherr
  • Pierantonio Bortot
  • Craig Blomberg
  • Gordon Davies
  • Annad Obid
  • Wilson Washington
  • Renate Weber
  • Florence Klein
  • Nathalie Heinich

Whose famous birthday is on August 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 3rd:

  • Evangeline Lilly
    Evangeline Lilly

    Evangeline lilly is a canadian actress known for her role as kate austen in the tv series lost.

  • Lambert Wilson
    Lambert Wilson

    French actor known for his roles in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.

  • Isaiah Washington
    Isaiah Washington

    Isaiah Washington is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and films like 'Crouching Tiger,...

  • Martha Stewart
    Martha Stewart

    American entrepreneur, whose "martha stewart living omnimedia", made $25 million in profits in 1997 with revenues of $120 millions.

  • Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen

    American actor who starred in over a dozen box office hits including "gandhi", "blind ambition", and "apocalypse now" 1979.

  • Mathieu Kassovitz
    Mathieu Kassovitz

    French film director, well-known for his controversial "la haine" (hate with vincent cassel), and actor.

  • Michael Ealy
    Michael Ealy

    Michael ealy is an american actor known for his roles in films such as barbershop, 2 fast 2 furious, and think like a man.

  • Cécile Aubry
    Cécile Aubry

    French actress, author, and dancer.

  • John Landis
    John Landis

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • John Eisenhower
    John Eisenhower

    American diplomat, writer, and noted family.

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How old is someone born on August 03, 1955?


Someone born on August 03, 1955 is:

68 years 10 months old,

or 826 months and 3 days old,

or 3592 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25145 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1955?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 3rd 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 03, 1955.

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August 03, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 03, 1955:

  • Willi Baumeister

What famous deaths happened on August 3rd?

Famous deaths on August 3rd:

  • Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce

    American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Ida Lupino
    Ida Lupino

    British-american actress who lived a turbulent life.

  • Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Christopher Hewett
    Christopher Hewett

    English actor and theatre director (d. 2001).

  • Bubba Smith
    Bubba Smith

    Former NFL defensive end and actor, known for his role in the 'Police Academy' movies.

  • Coleen Gray
    Coleen Gray

    American actress.

  • Carmen Silvera
    Carmen Silvera

    Canadian-english singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • Betty Amann
    Betty Amann

    American actress born in germany (born 1905).

  • Joseph Conrad

    Polish-British writer known for novels like 'Heart of Darkness'.

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August 03, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 03, 1955:

  • St. Walthen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Gamaliel
  • Equatorial Guinea - Armed Forces Day
  • St. Nicodemus
  • Niger - Independence Day
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August 03, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 03, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 03, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1955 was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 03, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 03, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  2. - Learnin' The Blues
  3. - Ain't That A Shame
  4. - Unchained Melody
  5. - Something's Gotta Give (orchestra Of Sy Oliver)

August 03, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 03, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 03, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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August 03, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 03, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mr. Arkadin

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Orson Welles, Peter van Eyck, Michael Redgrave, Patricia Medina

Country: United States of America

Die Mädels vom Immenhof

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Wolfgang Schleif

Starring: Angelika Meissner, Heidi Brühl, Christiane König, Margarete Haagen

Wiretapper

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Dick Ross

Starring: Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy, Phil Tead

To Catch a Thief

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams

Country: United States of America

Footsteps in the Fog

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Stewart Granger, Jean Simmons, Bill Travers, Belinda Lee

August 03, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 03, 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:

Windows

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Gordon Willis

Frankie Laine Time

Release year: 1955

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Holiday Hotel

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michel Lang

Undercurrent

Release year: 1955

August 03, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 03, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Scotswoman by Inglis Clark Fletcher

The Scotswoman

By:

The Scotswoman Hardcover June 10, 1976, Inglis Clark Fletcher

The Game Of Hearts by Lesley Blanch

The Game Of Hearts

By:

Memoirs by the famous British Regency courtesan. Her clients included the Prince, the Lord Chancellor, and four future Prime Ministers.

The Living Past Of America by Cornelius Vanderbilt

The Living Past Of America

By:

The Living Past of America. A picture gallery of historic homes and villages that have been restored and preserved. Cornelius Jr.

The Dinner Party by Gretchen Finletter

The Dinner Party

By:

The Dinner Party

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A. by Richard Stoddard Aldrich

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A.

By:

Gertrude Lawrence as Mrs. Q by Richard Stoddard Aldrich Greystone 1954, LCCC# 54-119770. 414 pages. NF/VG.

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Who was the US President on August 03, 1955?

On August 03, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1955?

On August 03, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 03, 1955?

On August 03, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 3rd?

August 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a shi'ite mosque, gardez, afghanistan. at least 29 people were killed and at least 40 more were injured. the attack is not under immediate investigation.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a convoy in afghanistan’s kabul province, killing one soldier from georgia and three civilians, and injuring 13 more, including six resolute support personnel.
  • 2016 - The european banking authority supports the retention of a 3% leverage ratio in most european union banks.

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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 3, 1955