Thursday December 22, 1955: on this day
About December 22nd, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: American cytogeneticist Joe Hin Tjio discovers the correct number of human chromosomes, forty-six.
- Day of the week: December 22nd, 1955 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Vanessa Paradis, Ralph Fiennes
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams
- #1 UK song: Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets
- Popular movie: Smiles of a Summer Night directed by Ingmar Bergman
More about December 22nd, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on December 22nd, 1955.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 22, 1955?
- December 22, 1955: What happened on that day?
- December 22, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 22, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 22, 1955?
- How old is someone born on December 22, 1955?
- December 22, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- December 22, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 22, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- December 22, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 22, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 22, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 22, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on December 22, 1955?
What day of the week was December 22, 1955?
December 22, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 356th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 22, 1955 can also be written as 12/22/1955 in the US and as 22/12/1955 in UK and Europe.
December 22, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 22, 1955:
- American cytogeneticist joe hin tjio discovers the correct number of human chromosomes, forty-six.
December 22, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 22, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 22, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 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 December 22nd, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 22, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 22, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:38 am and setting at 12:54 am.
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 22, 1955?
Famous people born on December 22, 1955:
- Lonnie Smith
Lonnie Smith was a talented baseball player known for his speed and hitting ability.
- Thomas C. Südhof
German-american biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate.
- Galina Murašova
Lithuanian discus thrower.
- Adriana Brodsky
Actress and showgirl from argentina.
- Jane Kaczmarek
Actress.
- Jean-Louis Gauthier
Professional french road bike racer from 1977 to 1987.
- Roland Wagner
- Antonella Anedda
- Jorge Nelson Ramírez
- Lázár Szentes
- Miguel Amed
Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:
![Vanessa Paradis]()
Vanessa ParadisFrench actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.
![Ralph Fiennes]()
Ralph FiennesEnglish actor.
![Jean-Baptiste Maunier]()
Jean-Baptiste MaunierFrench singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.
![Ted Cruz]()
Ted CruzTexas senator of the united states.
![Meghan Trainor]()
Meghan TrainorAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Robin Gibb]()
Robin GibbBritish-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.
![Jordin Sparks]()
Jordin SparksAmerican singer and american idol winner.
![Maurice Gibb]()
Maurice GibbBritish-american musician.
![Dina Meyer]()
Dina MeyerAmerican actress.
![Lady Bird Johnson]()
Lady Bird JohnsonFirst lady of the united states (born in 1912).
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How old is someone born on December 22, 1955?
Someone born on December 22, 1955 is:
68 years 5 months old,
or 821 months and 14 days old,
or 3571 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25003 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 1955?
There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.
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 December 22, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 22, 1955.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
December 22, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 22, 1955:
- Mary Josephine Bedford
- Jules De Bisschop
- Jules-Émile Verschaffelt
- Rose Lichtenstein
- Enrique García-Rendueles
What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?
Famous deaths on December 22nd:
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Christine Cavanaugh]()
Christine CavanaughAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Don DeFore]()
Don DeForeActor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.
![Helene Stanley]()
Helene StanleyActress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).
- Libbey Owens
Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.
- Gera Eliot
Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.
- Samuel Beckett
Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.
- Annaston Eliot
Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.
- John Chisum
Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.
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December 22, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 22, 1955:
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
- Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
December 22, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 22, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 22, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 22, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 22, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Al Hibbler - He
- Bing Crosby - White Christmas
- Art Mooney & His Orchestra - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas
December 22, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1955 was Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 22, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 22, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
- Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
- Dickie Valentine - Christmas Alphabet
- Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
- The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
December 22, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 22, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 22, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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:
December 22, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 22, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Deer Park
By: Norman Mailer
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.
The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
By: Sloan Wilson
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.
A Charmed Life
By: Mary McCarthy
In this hilarious autobiographical novel by Mary McCarthy, bestselling author Mary McCarthy (an actress and budding playwright), the life of a writer is turned upside down.
No Time For Sergeants
By: Mac Hyman
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, …
Ten North Frederick
By: John O'Hara
Fran Lebowitz described Joe Chapin as "the real F. Scott Fitzgerald", and he won the National Book Award for his novel. Joe Chapin lived a storybook lifestyle. He was a successful small-town lawyer who had a beautiful wife and two …
Who was the US President on December 22, 1955?
On December 22, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1955?
On December 22, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 1955?
On December 22, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 22nd?
December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.
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.
