Monday July 18, 1955: on this day

About July 18th, 1955, in brief:

  • Historical events: 280 mm rain in Martinstown, Dorset
  • Day of the week: July 18th, 1955 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: James Brolin, Kristen Bell
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets
  • #1 UK song: Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young
  • Popular movie: The Night of the Hunter directed by Charles Laughton

More about July 18th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on July 18th, 1955.

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What day of the week was July 18, 1955?


July 18, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 199th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1955 can also be written as 7/18/1955 in the US and as 18/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

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July 18, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 18, 1955:

  • 280 mm rain in martinstown, dorset
  • Disneyland opens to the public, with general admission costing us$1. cost of the twenty attractions range from 10c to 35c.
  • The first disneyland theme park, in anaheim, california, officially opens to the public.

July 18, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 18, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 18, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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July 18, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 18, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 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 July 18, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:34 am and setting at 08:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.

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Who was born on July 18, 1955?


Famous people born on July 18, 1955:

  • Petra Schlumberger

    Geologist known for contributions to the study of sedimentary rocks.

  • Monroe Curtis

    Monroe Curtis is a current politician serving in the state legislature.

  • Bernd Fasching

    Austrian painter and sculptor.

  • Paul Stamets

    Scientist.

  • Vitali Viktorovich Savitsky

    Biologist / politician.

  • Teresa Ann Savoy

    London, england -- actress.

  • Terry Chambers

    English drummer (xtc, dragon).

  • Odile Decq
  • Michael Mancuso
  • Andrea Parodi
  • Jean-Marie Mate Musivi Mupendawatu

Whose famous birthday is on July 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 18th:

  • James Brolin
    James Brolin

    American actor.

  • Kristen Bell
    Kristen Bell

    Kristen bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like veronica mars and the good place, as well as for voicing the...

  • Bhumi Pednekar
    Bhumi Pednekar

    Bhumi Pednekar is an Indian actress who has established herself as one of the most versatile and talented actresses in Bollywood.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    James cagney was an american actor known for his energetic performances in gangster films, particularly in the 1930s.

  • Nelson Mandela
    Nelson Mandela

    South african president, a civil right hero and martyr who won victory in his lifetime crusade for non-racial south africa democracy.

  • Vin Diesel
    Vin Diesel

    Steven spielberg discovered an american actor when diesel's short film, "multi facial", (1994), which diesel had created himself, caught his...

  • Elizabeth Gilbert
    Elizabeth Gilbert

    Elizabeth gilbert is an american author known for her bestselling memoir 'eat, pray, love', which has been adapted into a film.

  • Wendy Williams
    Wendy Williams

    Wendy williams is a tv show host known for her outspoken personality and celebrity gossip segments.

  • Maria Pacôme
    Maria Pacôme

    Maria pacôme is a renowned french actress and playwright known for her comedic roles in french cinema and theater.

  • Chace Crawford
    Chace Crawford

    Chace crawford is an american actor known for his role as nate archibald on the tv series gossip girl.

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How old is someone born on July 18, 1955?


Someone born on July 18, 1955 is:

68 years 10 months old,

or 826 months and 18 days old,

or 3594 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25160 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 18, 1955?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 18th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 18, 1955.

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July 18, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 18, 1955:

  • Weldon Kees

    Weldon Kees was an American poet, painter, literary critic, novelist, and musician.

  • Arthur Shaw
  • Fred Burns

What famous deaths happened on July 18th?

Famous deaths on July 18th:

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins

    Actor ben hur, ben-four just men, dies at 62.

  • Dietmar Schönherr
    Dietmar Schönherr

    Austrian-spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2014).

  • Jack Earle
    Jack Earle

    American sideshow performer and actor (born 1906).

  • Machine Gun Kelly
    Machine Gun Kelly

    American gangster (born 1895).

  • Adalei Austen

    Adalei Austen was a renowned English novelist whose works, such as 'Pride and Prejudice', have become timeless classics.

  • Lawsen Austen

    Lawsen Austen was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her witty and insightful novels, including 'Pride and...

  • Wealthy Austen

    Celebrated English novelist known for her works on social commentary.

  • Janei Austen

    Renowned English novelist known for her classic works like 'Pride and Prejudice'.

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July 18, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 18, 1955:

  • Uruguay - Constitution Day

Observances on July 18, 1955:

  • ONU - Nelson Mandela International Day
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July 18, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 18, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 18th and July 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 18, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1955 was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 18, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 18, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  2. - Learnin' The Blues
  3. - Unchained Melody

July 18, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 18, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 18, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Unchained Melody
  2. - Dreamboat
  3. - Unchained Melody
  4. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  5. - I Wonder

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July 18, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 18, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Night of the Hunter

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Charles Laughton

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, James Gleason

Country: United States of America

Nana

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Christian-Jaque

Starring: Charles Boyer, Martine Carol, Walter Chiari, Paul Frankeur

The Scarlet Coat

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Michael Wilding, George Sanders, Anne Francis

Pearl of the South Pacific

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: Virginia Mayo, Dennis Morgan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye

The Kentuckian

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Burt Lancaster

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Diana Lynn, Dianne Foster, Walter Matthau

Country: United States of America

July 18, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 18, 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

July 18, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 18, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Breaking Wave by Nevil Shute

The Breaking Wave

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The Breaking Wave, one of Nevil Shutes' most moving and psychologically compelling novels, is set in the year immediately after World War II.

The Scotswoman by Inglis Clark Fletcher

The Scotswoman

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The Scotswoman Hardcover June 10, 1976, Inglis Clark Fletcher

Officers And Gentlemen by Evelyn Waugh

Officers And Gentlemen

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This volume is the second in the trilogy 'Sword of Honor. The trilogy also includes 'Men at Arms and 'The End of the Battle.

Onions In The Stew by Betty MacDonald

Onions In The Stew

By:

Betty MacDonald's books have taught me much about tolerance and friendship, even though I am an adult in my 20's.

The Dinner Party by Gretchen Finletter

The Dinner Party

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The Dinner Party

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Who was the US President on July 18, 1955?

On July 18, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 18, 1955?

On July 18, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 18, 1955?

On July 18, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 18th?

July 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of July. 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 July 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two car bombs explode outside kandahar police headquarters, afghanistan. twelve people were killed and more than 80 others were injured.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: siege at al-fu'ah, kafriya: as part of a deal between rebel forces with the syrian government, the evacuations of the shia towns al-fu'ah (northern idlib governorate) begin.
  • 2017 - 2017 earthquakes: a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck russia's kamchatka peninsula west of attu in the north pacific ocean. there are no immediate reports of injuries or damages; the tsunami warning was cancelled.

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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 July 1955?

July 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 18, 1955