Wednesday June 08, 1955: on this day

About June 8th, 1955, in brief:

  • Historical events: Dodgers option Tommy Lasorda to make room on roster for Sandy Koufax
  • Day of the week: June 8th, 1955 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Mamoru Miyano, Julianna Margulies
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra
  • #1 UK song: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert
  • Popular movie: The Cobweb directed by Vincente Minnelli

More about June 8th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on June 8th, 1955.

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What day of the week was June 08, 1955?


June 08, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 159th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1955 can also be written as 6/8/1955 in the US and as 8/6/1955 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1955 in June 1955 calendar

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June 08, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1955:

  • Dodgers option tommy lasorda to make room on roster for sandy koufax

June 08, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 08, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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June 08, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 08, 1955 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 10:10 pm and setting at 08:57 am.

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

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Who was born on June 08, 1955?


Famous people born on June 08, 1955:

  • Griffin Dunne
    Griffin Dunne

    American actor known for his roles in 'An American Werewolf in London' and 'After Hours'.

  • Timoty Berners-Lee

    Inventor of the World Wide Web.

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  • Greenleigh Berners-Lee

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  • Justa Berners-Lee

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  • Kalix Berners-Lee

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  • Dreden Berners-Lee

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  • Adream Berners-Lee

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  • Kypton Berners-Lee

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  • Phynix Berners-Lee

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  • Caeson Berners-Lee

    Inventor of the World Wide Web and director of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano

    Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

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How old is someone born on June 08, 1955?


Someone born on June 08, 1955 is:

68 years 11 months old,

or 827 months and 28 days old,

or 3600 weeks

or 25200 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1955?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 08, 1955.

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June 08, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Anthony Bourdain

    Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

  • Cloria Bourdain

    Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

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June 08, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 08, 1955:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1955:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
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June 08, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 08, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 6th and June 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

June 08, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 6th and June 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Unchained Melody
  2. - Learnin' The Blues
  3. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  4. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  5. - Heart

June 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1955 was Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

June 08, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 6th and June 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  2. - Unchained Melody
  3. - Unchained Melody
  4. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  5. - Earth Angel

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June 08, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 08, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Cobweb

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Richard Widmark, Lauren Bacall, Charles Boyer, Gloria Grahame

King Dinosaur

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Bert I. Gordon

Starring: William Bryant, Wanda Curtis, Douglas Henderson, Patti Gallagher

This Island Earth

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Joseph M. Newman

Starring: Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue, Rex Reason, Lance Fuller

Country: United States of America

The Big Bluff

Release year: 1955

Directed by: W. Lee Wilder

Starring: John Bromfield, Martha Vickers, Robert Hutton, Rosemarie Stack

Summertime

Release year: 1955

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, Isa Miranda, Darren McGavin

Country: United States of America

June 08, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Terminus

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Innerface Films LLC

Off the Record

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Alberto Triana

Science Fiction Theatre

Release year: 1955

Directed by: n/a

Starring: Truman Bradley

Country: United States of America

June 08, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 08, 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 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.

Run Silent, Run Deep by Edward L. Beach

Run Silent, Run Deep

By:

This is the story of the silent serviceaEUR", the submarine crews that destroyed the Japanese merchant ship. It is a narrative tale with drama and intimacy, telling the story of two strong-headed men. Their loves, their jealousies and their fates …

The Family Of Man by Edward Steichen

The Family Of Man

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on June 08, 1955?

On June 08, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 08, 1955?

On June 08, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1955?

On June 08, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 8th?

June 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of June. 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 June 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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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 June 1955?

June 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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