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August 06, 1955 was the 218th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 06, 1955 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 06, 1955, who was born and died on August 06, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets), movies (e.g. Mr. Arkadin, directed by Orson Welles), TV series (e.g. Windows) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 6th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 06, 1955?
- August 06, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 06, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 06, 1955?
- August 06, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 06, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 06, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 06, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 06, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 06, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 06, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 06, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 06, 1955?
What day of the week was August 06, 1955?
August 06, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 218th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 06, 1955 can also be written as 8/6/1955 in the US and as 6/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 06, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 06, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 06, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 06, 1955 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 August 06, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:15 pm and setting at 09:59 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1955.
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Who was born on August 06, 1955?
Famous people born on August 06, 1955:
- Gregory Bryant-Bey
American convicted murderer (d. 2008).
- Tom Inskeep
Bluffton, indiana -- canadian tour golfer.
- John Reid
Irish jockey.
- Rusty Magee
American composer and actor (d. 2003).
- Tom Sandberg
- Timothy Williamson
- Lars Adaktusson
- Mick Gatto
- Betty Saavedra
Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:
![Geri Halliwell]()
Geri HalliwellBritish singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.
![Lucille Ball]()
Lucille BallAmerican actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
![Robert Mitchum]()
Robert MitchumAmerican actor, writer, composer, and singer.
![Charlotte McKinney]()
Charlotte McKinneyCharlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.
![Sara Khan]()
Sara KhanSara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.
![Michelle Yeoh]()
Michelle YeohMichelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.
![Barbara Windsor]()
Barbara WindsorBritish comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.
![Ever Carradine]()
Ever CarradineShe is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.
![Charley Chase]()
Charley ChaseAmerican porn actress.
![Dorian Harewood]()
Dorian HarewoodAmerican actor, tv and film.
August 06, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 8 months old,
or 824 months and 13 days old,
or 3584 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25094 days old,
if you were born on August 06, 1955.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1955?
There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 06, 1955.
August 06, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 06, 1955:
- Janet Beecher
- David Carstens
- John Flügel
- Raymond Carroll Osburn
- Dominikus Böhm
What famous deaths happened on August 6th?
Famous deaths on August 6th:
![Rick James]()
Rick JamesAmerican r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).
![Domenico Modugno]()
Domenico ModugnoItalian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.
![Dorothy Tutin]()
Dorothy TutinBritish actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.
![Cedric Hardwicke]()
Cedric HardwickeEnglish-american actor and director (d. 64).
![Warner Oland]()
Warner OlandActor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.
![Nancy Carroll]()
Nancy CarrollActress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.
- Edman Dijkstra
Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.
- Bettey Cuthbert
Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.
- Aoki Sōseki
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Fe Del Mundo
First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.
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August 06, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 06, 1955:
- Jamaica - Independence Day
- Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
- St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
- St. Juatus
- St. Pastor
- Bolivia - Independence Day
- United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
- Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
- St. Xystus/Sixtus
August 06, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 06, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 06, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1955 was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 06, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 06, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Sammy Davis Jr. - Something's Gotta Give (orchestra Of Sy Oliver)
August 06, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 06, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 06, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Ruby Murray - Evermore
- David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
August 06, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 06, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mr. Arkadin
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Orson Welles
Starring: Orson Welles, Peter van Eyck, Michael Redgrave, Patricia Medina
Country: United States of America
Die Mädels vom Immenhof
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Wolfgang Schleif
Starring: Angelika Meissner, Heidi Brühl, Christiane König, Margarete Haagen
Wiretapper
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Dick Ross
Starring: Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy, Phil Tead
To Catch a Thief
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams
Country: United States of America
Footsteps in the Fog
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Arthur Lubin
Starring: Stewart Granger, Jean Simmons, Bill Travers, Belinda Lee
August 06, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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
August 06, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 06, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Onions In The Stew
By: Betty MacDonald
Betty MacDonald's books have taught me much about tolerance and friendship, even though I am an adult in my 20's.
Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A.
By: Richard Stoddard Aldrich
Gertrude Lawrence as Mrs. Q by Richard Stoddard Aldrich Greystone 1954, LCCC# 54-119770. 414 pages. NF/VG.
The View From Pompey'S Head
By: Hamilton Basso
Sweet, peaceful -- beautiful old Pompey's Head in South Carolina. Anson Page thought that he would end his life without it. After fifteen years as a Manhattan lawyer for a large publishing company, he returns to his hometown to solve …
Officers And Gentlemen
By: Evelyn Waugh
This volume is the second in the trilogy 'Sword of Honor. The trilogy also includes 'Men at Arms and 'The End of the Battle.
Not as a Stranger
By: Morton Thompson
Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.
Who was the US President on August 06, 1955?
On August 06, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1955?
On August 06, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 06, 1955?
On August 06, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 6th?
August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of August. 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 August 6th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
- 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.
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 August 1955?
August 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
