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January 06, 1955 was the 6th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is January 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 January 06, 1955, who was born and died on January 06, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 06, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sincerely by The McGuire Sisters), movies (e.g. Bad Day at Black Rock, directed by John Sturges), TV series (e.g. It'S A Great Life) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 6th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 06, 1955?
- January 06, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 06, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 06, 1955?
- January 06, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 06, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- January 06, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 06, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- January 06, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 06, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 06, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 06, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on January 06, 1955?
What day of the week was January 06, 1955?
January 06, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 6th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 06, 1955 can also be written as 1/6/1955 in the US and as 6/1/1955 in UK and Europe.
January 06, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 06, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 6th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 06, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 06, 1955 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 06, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 02:49 pm and setting at 06:28 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1955.
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Who was born on January 06, 1955?
Famous people born on January 06, 1955:
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Rowan AtkinsonRowan Atkinson is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in the sitcoms 'Mr.
- Graham Murray
Australian rugby league coach and player (d. 2013).
- Richard Corbett
British politician.
- Ajayi Agbebaku
Nigerian triple jumper.
- Alex Forsyth
American ice hockey player.
- Susan Horwitz
American computer scientist and academic (d. 2014.
- Franco Bonisoli
- Donatella Damiani
- Patrick Lefevere
- Michele Ainis
- Ercüment Sunter
- Pieraldo Nemo
- Pietro Ruisi
- Antonio Scilipoti
- Gordon Wallace
- Kevin Cosgrove
Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:
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Kate McKinnonKate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.
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Norman ReedusAmerican actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...
![Adriano Celentano]()
Adriano CelentanoItalian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.
![Olga Georges-Picot]()
Olga Georges-PicotFrench family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.
![Jérémie Renier]()
Jérémie RenierBelgian actor.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Danny Pintauro]()
Danny PintauroAmerican actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".
![Mickey Hargitay]()
Mickey HargitayAmerican physical culturist mr.
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Danny ThomasDeerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).
January 06, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 3 months old,
or 831 months and 18 days old,
or 3615 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25311 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 06, 1955?
There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 06, 1955.
January 06, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 06, 1955:
- Paolo Denza
- Dionysio Typaldos
What famous deaths happened on January 6th?
Famous deaths on January 6th:
![Rudolf Nureyev]()
Rudolf NureyevRussian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Silvana Pampanini]()
Silvana PampaniniItalian film actress from the 1950s.
![Om Puri]()
Om PuriRenowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.
![Pat Harrington]()
Pat HarringtonJr.
- Loui Braille
Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.
- Genecis Mendel
Considered the father of genetics, he discovered the basic principles of heredity through his experiments with pea plants.
- Cicilia Mandela
South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.
- Ron Asheton
Ron Asheton was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Stooges.
- Messiyah Mendel
Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.
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January 06, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 06, 1955:
- Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
- Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
- In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
- Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
- Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
- Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
- Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
January 06, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 06, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 3rd and January 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 06, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1955 was Sincerely by The McGuire Sisters, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.
January 06, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 06, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The McGuire Sisters - Sincerely
- David Carroll and His Orchestra - Melody Of Love
- The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
January 06, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1955 was The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.
January 06, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 06, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
- Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
- Billy Eckstine - No One But You
- Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
- Ruby Murray - Heartbeat
January 06, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 06, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Bad Day at Black Rock
Release year: 1955
Directed by: John Sturges
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Anne Francis, Dean Jagger
Country: United States of America
White Christmas
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen
Country: United States of America
Hansel and Gretel
Release year: 1954
Directed by: John Paul
Starring: Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock, Frank Rogier, Delbert Anderson
Lease of Life
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Charles Frend
Starring: Robert Donat, Kay Walsh, Adrienne Corri, Denholm Elliott
Der schweigende Engel
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Harald Reinl
Starring: Christine Kaufmann, Josefin Kipper, Robert Freitag, Siegfried Breuer Jr.
January 06, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
It's a Great Life
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Sam Wood
Passport to Danger
Release year: 1954
Written by: Robert C. Dennis
Directed by: N/a
Starring: Cesar Romero
Country: United States of America
The Great Gildersleeve
Release year: 1954
Oliver Twist
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Soldiers of Fortune
Release year: 1955
Starring: John Russell, Chick Chandler
Country: United States of America
January 06, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 06, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Soldier Of Fortune
By: Ernest Kellogg Gann
With its fast pace and intense adventure, this book will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. The suspense builds with the addition of a beautiful, unusual love story.
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.
The White Gate
By: Mary Ellen Chase
Mylar cover that protected the white dustjacket. Library jacket with stamp and feep. The clean, unmarked pages tell a story about growing up.
Who was the US President on January 06, 1955?
On January 06, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 1955?
On January 06, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 06, 1955?
On January 06, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about January 6th?
January 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of January. 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 January 6th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
- 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".
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 January 1955?
January 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
