Wednesday October 26, 1955: on this day

About October 26th, 1955, in brief:

  • Historical events: 1st edition of Village Voice (NYC) published
  • Day of the week: October 26th, 1955 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Hillary Clinton, Seth MacFarlane
  • 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 26th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on October 26th, 1955.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1955?


October 26, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 299th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1955 can also be written as 10/26/1955 in the US and as 26/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

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October 26, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1955:

  • 1st edition of village voice (nyc) published
  • British troops occupy saudi-arabic oil field at boeraimi
  • Ngo ?inh diem declares himself premier of south vietnam.
  • Ngô đình diệm proclaims himself as president of the newly created republic of vietnam.

October 26, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 26, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th 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 26, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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October 26, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 26, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:16 pm and setting at 03:12 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 26, 1955?


Famous people born on October 26, 1955:

  • Stephen K Robinson

    Sacramento, california -- phd / astronaut (sts 85, sk:95).

  • Baltasar Garzón

    Baltasar garzón is a spanish jurist known for his work in human rights and international law.

  • Margherita Agnelli

    The second child of gianni agnelli, a swiss-italian noted couple, was born to a swiss-italian family.

  • Gale Anne Hurd

    Producer.

  • Jan Hoffmann
  • Evaristo Isasi
  • Franco Palmieri
  • Cinzia Dato
  • David Sims
  • Roberto Rojas Tardío
  • Bernd Drogan
  • Edit Getova
  • Zdzisław Kostrzewa
  • Olivia Bucio

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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How old is someone born on October 26, 1955?


Someone born on October 26, 1955 is:

68 years 6 months old,

or 822 months and 27 days old,

or 3578 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25047 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1955?

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 26, 1955.

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October 26, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1955:

  • Arne Eggen

    Composer dies at 74.

  • Ora Carew
  • Enrico Del Torso
  • François-Léon Lévêque

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Nikolis Kazantzakis

    Greek writer known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

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October 26, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1955:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 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 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 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 26, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 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:

  1. - At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)
  2. - He
  3. - Autumn Leaves
  4. - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
  5. - Ain't That A Shame

October 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 26, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 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:

  1. - The Man From Laramie
  2. - Rose Marie
  3. - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
  4. - Cool Water
  5. - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

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October 26, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Guys and Dolls

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Starring: Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine

Country: United States of America

Tarantula

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jack Arnold

Starring: John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, Nestor Paiva

Country: United States of America

The Naked Dawn

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer

Starring: Arthur Kennedy, Betta St. John, Eugene Iglesias, Roy Engel

The Tender Trap

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Charles Walters

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Debbie Reynolds, David Wayne, Celeste Holm

Sincerely Yours

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Liberace, Joanne Dru, Dorothy Malone, Alex Nicol

October 26, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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:

St. Ives

Release year: 1955

Judge Roy Bean

Release year: 1955

Penelope

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Mark Palansky

Wanted

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Vitaliy Versace

Fury

Release year: 1955

Directed by: David Ayer

October 26, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Great Man by Al Morgan

The Great Man

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Binding tight. Second printing. X library. Some may need a dust jacket. Excellent reading copy

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

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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.

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit

By:

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.

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1955?

On October 26, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1955?

On October 26, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1955?

On October 26, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 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.

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Wednesday October 26, 1955