Thursday April 14, 1955: on this day
About April 14th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: Elston Howard becomes the 1st black to wear the Yankee uniform
- Day of the week: April 14th, 1955 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Abigail Breslin, Sarah Michelle Gellar
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes
- #1 UK song: Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Popular movie: The Prisoner directed by Peter Glenville
More about April 14th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on April 14th, 1955.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 14, 1955?
- April 14, 1955: What happened on that day?
- April 14, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 14, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 14, 1955?
- How old is someone born on April 14, 1955?
- April 14, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- April 14, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 14, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- April 14, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 14, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 14, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 14, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 14, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on April 14, 1955?
What day of the week was April 14, 1955?
April 14, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 104th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 14, 1955 can also be written as 4/14/1955 in the US and as 14/4/1955 in UK and Europe.
April 14, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 14, 1955:
- Elston howard becomes the 1st black to wear the yankee uniform
- Wbrz tv channel 2 in baton rouge, la (abc / nbc) begins broadcasting
- The detroit red wings win the stanley cup for the 7th time in franchise history. detroit wouldn't win the cup again until 1997.
April 14, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?
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April 14, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 14, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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April 14, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 14, 1955 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 April 14, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:33 am and setting at 11:12 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.
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Famous people born on April 14, 1955:
- Imrich Bugár
Czech discus thrower.
- Simone Griffeth in Savannah
Georgia, usa; actress (death race 2000 bret maverick amanda's).
- Laurent Cugny
French jazz musician (pianist and bandleader, composer, arranger, and jazz critic), and musicologist.
- Ana Ambrazienė
Lithuanian hurdler.
- Sabino Zubeldia
- Anthony Dod Mantle
- Dan Hughes
- Don Roos
- Gary Horowitz
- Millán Salcedo
Whose famous birthday is on April 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 14th:
- Abigail Breslin
Abigail Breslin is an American actress known for her roles in films such as Little Miss Sunshine, Zombieland, and Scream Queens.
- Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah michelle gellar is an american actress best known for her role as buffy summers in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
- John Bell
John bell is a renowned guitarist known for his exceptional skills and contributions to the music industry.
- Anthony Michael Hall
Anthony michael hall is an american actor known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the breakfast club and sixteen candles.
- Adrien Brody
He was an american actor who won an oscar for best actor in 2003 after his performance in "the pianist", (2002).
- Julie Christie
Born in india, british actress, trained in paris, and then staged in london in 1948.
- Robert Carlyle
He is a scottish actor who has never played the same role twice.
- Alexandre Jardin
French writer, and the son of pascal jardin.
- Peter Capaldi
Scottish actor, screenwriter, and film director.
- Brad Garrett
American actor.
How old is someone born on April 14, 1955?
Someone born on April 14, 1955 is:
69 years 1 month old,
or 829 months and 22 days old,
or 3607 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25255 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1955?
There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 14th 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 April 14, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 14, 1955.
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April 14, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 14, 1955:
- Ad Wolgast
What famous deaths happened on April 14th?
Famous deaths on April 14th:
- Simone de Beauvoir
Simone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.
- Bibi Andersson
Bibi andersson was a swedish actress known for her collaborations with director ingmar bergman, including her role in the film 'persona'.
- Rachel Carson
American marine biologist employed in the u.s.
- Burl Ives
American singer of folk music, early american ballads, and actor in movies and television.
- Anthony Newley
British-american singer and actor.
- Ellen Corby
American actress and character actor, first seen on screen in 1933.
- Jonathan Frid
Actor (barnabas collins-dark shadows).
- Thurston Harris
American singer (born 1931).
- Vladimir Mayakovsky
Russian and soviet poet, playwright and artist, as well as stage and film actors.
- Fredric March
American actor, who was a strong leading man and well-known in hollywood and broadway for his thoughtful and sensitive performances.
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April 14, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 14, 1955:
- Vishu - Harvest festival in Kerala, India.
- N'Ko Alphabet Day - the anniversary of the day the N'Ko alphabet was completed in 1949.
- Tamil New Year - Celebrations for Tamils all over the world.
- New Year Celebrations in parts of India and whole of Sri Lanka.
- Baisakhi - Celebrations in Punjab, India.
- Poila Baisakh - Celebrations in Bengal, India.
- Youth Day in Angola.
- Black Day - Informal celebration day for single people in South Korea.
- 2nd Day Passover (in 2006) - Jewish festival.
Observances on April 14, 1955:
- World Chagas Disease Day [WHO]
April 14, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 14, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 1955 was The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 14, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 14, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Four Aces - Melody Of Love
April 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 14, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 14, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 14, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
- Ruby Murray With Anne Warren - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
- Eddie Fisher - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells
April 14, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 14, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 14, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 14, 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:
April 14, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 14, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on April 14, 1955?
On April 14, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 14, 1955?
On April 14, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 14, 1955?
On April 14, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 14th?
April 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of April. 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 April 14th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 tornadoes: a minimum of eight people are killed by tornadoes in the southern united states. these severe storms bring floods and tornadoes.
- 2018 - Syria civil war: 2018 bombing of damascus, homs and damascus: on saturday morning, the united states, france and britain launched missile strikes against chemical weapons sites and other military facilities in response to douma's chemical attack. russia calls for an emergency meeting at the united nations security council to discuss its plans to supply s-300 missile systems in syria.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: according to the afghan ministry of defense, 36 suspected isil militants were killed and no civilians were injured in yesterday's bombing of nangarhar province with the so-called "mother of bombs" (gbu-43) a ministry spokesperson stated that these deaths were not independently verified.
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 April 1955?
April 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.