Tuesday February 08, 1955: on this day
About February 8th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: Malenkov resigns as USSR premier, Bulganin replaces him.
- Day of the week: February 8th, 1955 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: James Dean, Gary Coleman
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Melody Of Love by Four Aces
- #1 UK song: Softly Softly by Ruby Murray
- Popular movie: The Big Combo directed by Joseph H. Lewis
More about February 8th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on February 8th, 1955.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 08, 1955?
- February 08, 1955: What happened on that day?
- February 08, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 08, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 08, 1955?
- How old is someone born on February 08, 1955?
- February 08, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- February 08, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 08, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- February 08, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 08, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 08, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 08, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on February 08, 1955?
What day of the week was February 08, 1955?
February 08, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 39th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 08, 1955 can also be written as 2/8/1955 in the US and as 8/2/1955 in UK and Europe.
February 08, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 08, 1955:
- Malenkov resigns as ussr premier, bulganin replaces him.
February 08, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 08, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 08, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 8th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 08, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 08, 1955 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:28 pm and setting at 07:54 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 1955.
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Who was born on February 08, 1955?
Famous people born on February 08, 1955:
![John Grisham]()
John GrishamAmerican author, a huge success with "the firm", his second novel.
- Will Roscoe
American educator, writer, and gay activist.
- Ethan Phillips
Actor best known for his role as Neelix on the TV series Star Trek: Voyager.
- Nancy Oliver
American television writer and playwright.
- Jim Neidhart
American wrestler (d. 2018)[188].
- Jim "the Anvil" Neidhart
Wrestler (wwf / wcw / njpw / cwfi / calgary).
Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:
![James Dean]()
James DeanAmerican actor.
![Gary Coleman]()
Gary ColemanGary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
![Mathilda May]()
Mathilda MayFrench actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).
![Lana Turner]()
Lana TurnerAmerican actress, onscreen since 1937.
![Nick Nolte]()
Nick NolteAmerican actor.
![Jack Lemmon]()
Jack LemmonAmerican actor.
![Mary Steenburgen]()
Mary SteenburgenMary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.
![Seth Green]()
Seth GreenSeth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
![Paul Wight]()
Paul WightAmerican professional wrestler.
How old is someone born on February 08, 1955?
Someone born on February 08, 1955 is:
69 years 3 months old,
or 831 months and 28 days old,
or 3617 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25320 days old,
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Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1955?
There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 08, 1955.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
February 08, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 08, 1955:
- Federico More
What famous deaths happened on February 8th?
Famous deaths on February 8th:
![Robert Conrad]()
Robert ConradAmerican actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.
![Del Shannon]()
Del ShannonAmerican singer and songwriter.
![George Dolenz]()
George DolenzAmerican actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).
- Jmarion Henderson
Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.
- Peter the Great
Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.
- Czar Peter I
Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.
- Joseth Priestley
Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...
- Halvor Laxness
Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.
- Zacharius Janssen
Invented the first compound microscope.
- Cem Karaca
Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.
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February 08, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 08, 1955:
- Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
- Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
- Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.
Saints celebrated on February 08, 1955:
- Saint Jerome Emiliani.
- Saint Juventius
- Saint Mengold of Huy
- Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
February 08, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 08, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 7th and February 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1955 was Melody Of Love by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.
February 08, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Four Aces - Melody Of Love
- DeJohn Sisters - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More
- The Penguins - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)
- The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
February 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1955 was Softly Softly by Ruby Murray, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.
February 08, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
- Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
- Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
- Ruby Murray - Heartbeat
February 08, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 08, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 08, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 08, 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:
Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion
Release year: 1955
Country: United States of America
February 08, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 08, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
An Encyclopedia Of Modern American Humor
By: Bennett Cerf
An Encyclopedia of Modern American Humor.
Love Is Eternal
By: Irving Stone
A young, politically-minded woman and an awkward lawyer married and became President and First Lady.
Good Morning, Miss Dove
By: Frances Gray Patton
Good morning, Miss Dove by Patton Frances Gray
The World Of Albert Schweitzer
By: Erica Anderson and Eugene Exman
TRULY INSPIRING PORTRAIT FROM THE GREAT THINKER, THE HUMBLE DOEER THE HEALER and ARTIST (N.Y. TIMES). One of the BEST PICTURE BOOKS OF YEARS
Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A.
By: Richard Stoddard Aldrich
Gertrude Lawrence as Mrs. Q by Richard Stoddard Aldrich Greystone 1954, LCCC# 54-119770. 414 pages. NF/VG.
Who was the US President on February 08, 1955?
On February 08, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1955?
On February 08, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 08, 1955?
On February 08, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 8th?
February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. 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 February 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
- 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
- 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.
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 February 1955?
February 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
