Monday October 24, 1955: on this day
About October 24th, 1955, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 24th, 1955 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Kevin Kline, Gilbert Bécaud
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama) by Pat Boone
- #1 UK song: The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young
- Popular movie: Guys and Dolls directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
More about October 24th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on October 24th, 1955.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 24, 1955?
- October 24, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 24, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 24, 1955?
- How old is someone born on October 24, 1955?
- October 24, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- October 24, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 24, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- October 24, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 24, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 24, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 24, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on October 24, 1955?
What day of the week was October 24, 1955?
October 24, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 297th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 24, 1955 can also be written as 10/24/1955 in the US and as 24/10/1955 in UK and Europe.
October 24, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 24, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 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 October 24th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 24, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 24, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 24, 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 October 24, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 02:19 pm and setting at 01:06 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1955.
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Who was born on October 24, 1955?
Famous people born on October 24, 1955:
- Cheryl Studer
American actresses and sopranos.
- Katherine Knight
Australian murderess.
- Marco Bechis
- Gigi Masin
- Marco Mete
- Walter Micallef
- Hassan Rowshan
- Claudio Gatti
- Francesco Basile
- Karen Austin
Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:
![Kevin Kline]()
Kevin KlineAmerican actor and director.
![Gilbert Bécaud]()
Gilbert BécaudHe was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Martin Campbell]()
Martin CampbellNew zealand producer and director.
![Mallika Sherawat]()
Mallika SherawatMallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.
![Tim Pocock]()
Tim PocockTim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Sammy Petrillo]()
Sammy PetrilloAmerican actor (d. 2009).
![Tom Fletcher]()
Tom FletcherNfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).
![Natalie Anderson]()
Natalie AndersonTv actress.
How old is someone born on October 24, 1955?
Someone born on October 24, 1955 is:
68 years 7 months old,
or 823 months and 12 days old,
or 3580 weeks and 2 days old,
or 25062 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 October 24, 1955?
There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 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 October 24, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 24, 1955.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
October 24, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 24, 1955:
- Jurij Andreevič Željabužskij
- Robert Feulgen
- Alfredo Martín
- Alfred Reginald Radcliffe-Brown
- Betsy Baker
- Milziade Venditti
- Konstantin Ėggert
What famous deaths happened on October 24th?
Famous deaths on October 24th:
![Raul Julia]()
Raul JuliaRaul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Anita Björk]()
Anita BjörkSwedish actress (b. 1923).
![Robert Guillaume]()
Robert GuillaumeAmerican television and musical stage actor.
![Marcia Strassman]()
Marcia StrassmanAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Peggy Moran]()
Peggy MoranAmerican singer and actress (d. 2002).
![Leslie Jordan]()
Leslie JordanAmerican actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).
![Claire Windsor]()
Claire WindsorAmerican actress (born 1897).
![Ana Bertha Lepe]()
Ana Bertha LepeMexican model and actress (b. 1934).
- John McCarthy
Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.
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October 24, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 24, 1955:
- Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
- Discordianism - Maladay
- Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
- United Nations Day (charter 1945)
Observances on October 24, 1955:
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
- United Nations Day
- World Development Information Day
- Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
October 24, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 24, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 24th and October 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 24, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1955 was At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama) by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 24, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 24, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pat Boone - At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)
- The McGuire Sisters - He
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
October 24, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 24, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 24, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Cyril Stapleton Orchestra With Julie Dawn - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
October 24, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 24, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 24, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 24, 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:
October 24, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 24, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gift From The Sea
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.
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.
Something Of Value
By: Robert Ruark
The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.
How To Live 365 Days A Year
By: John A. Schindler
How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.
The Notebooks Of Major Thompson
By: Pierre Daninos
Fictional observations by Major Thompson about the mannerisms in English and French.
Who was the US President on October 24, 1955?
On October 24, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1955?
On October 24, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 24, 1955?
On October 24, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 24th?
October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of October. 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 October 24th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
- 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.
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 October 1955?
October 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
