Monday December 12, 1955: on this day

About December 12th, 1955, in brief:

  • Day of the week: December 12th, 1955 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Frank Sinatra, Jennifer Connelly
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams
  • #1 UK song: Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets
  • Popular movie: The Court Jester directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

More about December 12th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on December 12th, 1955.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1955?


December 12, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 346th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1955 can also be written as 12/12/1955 in the US and as 12/12/1955 in UK and Europe.

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December 12, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 12, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 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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December 12, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:42 am and setting at 04:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1955.

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Who was born on December 12, 1955?


Famous people born on December 12, 1955:

  • Yianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki

    Renowned Greek journalist and author with a focus on international affairs.

  • Tishie Takahashi

    Tishie Takahashi is a Japanese-American novelist whose works often explore the themes of cultural identity, family, and the immigrant...

  • Arrick Williamson

    Arrick Williamson was a renowned British biographer who wrote acclaimed works on historical figures and their impact on society.

  • John Little

    Irish pro astrologer.

  • Bernard Squarcini

    French high ranking government official who held the posts of police commissioner and prefect.

  • Stephen Smith

    Australian politician and lawyer 53rd australian defence minister.

  • Eddy Schepers

    Belgian cyclist.

  • Lenore Rittenhouse in Honolulu

    Hawaii; lpga golfer (1983 united virginia bank).

  • Claude Riviere

    French thief, who had a record of 50 arrests and a sentence of 123 years imprisonment.

  • Stu Jackson

    Coach.

  • Chris Weir

    Chris and colin, a couple hailing from largs in scotland, won 161 million pounds in euromullions 12 july 2011.

  • Jacques Ferrandez
  • Abderrahmane Derouaz
  • Päivi Aaltonen
  • Gianna Angelopoulos
  • José Luis Dader
  • Sidqi Subhi
  • Peter Daniel

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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How old is someone born on December 12, 1955?


Someone born on December 12, 1955 is:

68 years 5 months old,

or 821 months and 24 days old,

or 3573 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25013 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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 December 12, 1955?

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 12, 1955.

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December 12, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1955:

  • Irving Small

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

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December 12, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1955:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1955:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

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


December 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 12, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

  1. - Autumn Leaves
  2. - He

December 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1955 was Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 12, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

  1. - Rock Around The Clock
  2. - Christmas Alphabet
  3. - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
  4. - Let's Have A Ding Dong
  5. - Meet Me On The Corner

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December 12, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Court Jester

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

Starring: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury

Country: United States of America

Sissi

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Ernst Marischka

Starring: Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Uta Franz

Country: United States of America

The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Gary Cooper, Charles Bickford, Ralph Bellamy, Rod Steiger

It's a Dog's Life

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Herman Hoffman

Starring: Jeff Richards, Jarma Lewis, Edmund Gwenn, Dean Jagger

The Indian Fighter

Release year: 1955

Directed by: André De Toth

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Elsa Martinelli, Walter Matthau, Diana Douglas

December 12, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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:

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

The Snow Queen

Release year: 1955

Directed by: LEV ATAMANOV

St. Ives

Release year: 1955

Judge Roy Bean

Release year: 1955

December 12, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Deer Park by Norman Mailer

The Deer Park

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Desert D'Or is a private oasis located in the middle of the cactus wilds, just two hundred miles from Hollywood. It's a haven for directors, stars, studio execs and all the other wannabe stars.

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

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One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

Wild America by Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher

Wild America

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Roger Tory Peterson, an American naturalist, author and illustrator, met James Fisher in Newfoundland on an April day 1953. Fisher is an authority in seabirds.

These Lovers Fled Away by Howard Spring

These Lovers Fled Away

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These Lovers Flew Away

The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

The Edge Of The Sea

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"The edge is both a beautiful and strange place. The Edge of the Sea is a book that can be enjoyed for both pleasure and as a guide to practical identification.

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Who was the US President on December 12, 1955?

On December 12, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1955?

On December 12, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1955?

On December 12, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. 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 December 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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 December 1955?

December 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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Monday December 12, 1955