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August 09, 1955 was the 221st day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 09, 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 09, 1955, who was born and died on August 09, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wake The Town And Tell The People by Les Baxter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. To Hell and Back, directed by Jesse Hibbs), TV series (e.g. Windows) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 9th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 09, 1955?
- August 09, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 09, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 09, 1955?
- August 09, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 09, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 09, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 09, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 09, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 09, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 09, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 09, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 09, 1955?
What day of the week was August 09, 1955?
August 09, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 221st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 09, 1955 can also be written as 8/9/1955 in the US and as 9/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 09, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 09, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 09, 1955 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:12 pm and setting at 01:25 pm.
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 09, 1955?
Famous people born on August 09, 1955:
- Alyzabeth Hernandez
Alyzabeth Hernandez was a renowned artist known for her vibrant and innovative paintings.
- John E. Sweeney
American lawyer and politician.
- Peter Schmuck
American sportswriter.
- Doug Williams in Louisana
Usa; nfl quarterback (tampa bay buccaneers and washington redskins).
- Mathieu Lindon
French journalist and writer.
- Michael Huber
Bruno huber, a swiss pro-astrologer and well-known family member, is the son of louise huber.
- Ryszard Świerad
- Charlie Morgan
- Lana Spreeman
- Balbino García
- Udo Beyer
- Maud Olofsson
- Doug Williams
- Giuseppe Zandonà
Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:
![Mahesh Babu]()
Mahesh BabuMahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Telugu cinema.
![Gillian Anderson]()
Gillian AndersonAmerican actress.
![Whitney Houston]()
Whitney HoustonAmerican pop diva, with three octaves of range.
![Melanie Griffith]()
Melanie GriffithAmerican actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.
![Anna Kendrick]()
Anna KendrickAnna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.
![Audrey Tautou]()
Audrey TautouFrench actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".
![Sam Elliott]()
Sam ElliottSam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.
![Bill Skarsgård]()
Bill SkarsgårdBill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.
![Adelaide Kane]()
Adelaide KaneTv actress.
![Nikki Ziering]()
Nikki ZieringAmerican actress and model.
August 09, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 8 months old,
or 824 months and 9 days old,
or 3584 weeks and 2 days old,
or 25090 days old,
if you were born on August 09, 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 09, 1955?
There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1955.
August 09, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 09, 1955:
- Marion Eugene Bauer
Composer dies at 57.
- Henri Verhavert
What famous deaths happened on August 9th?
Famous deaths on August 9th:
![Sharon Tate]()
Sharon TateAmerican actress, model and sex symbol.
![Gregory Hines]()
Gregory HinesGregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.
![Bernie Mac]()
Bernie MacAmerican comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).
![Frank Gifford]()
Frank GiffordAmerican sportscaster.
![Al Freeman]()
Al FreemanJr.
![Anton Walbrook]()
Anton WalbrookActor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Mahmoud Darwish
Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.
- Mouhamad Darwish
Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.
- Chayim Soutine
Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.
- Marieanne Cope
Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.
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August 09, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 09, 1955:
- St. Nathy (or David)
- Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
- St. Fedlimid/Felimy
- St. Romanus Ostiarius
- St. Edith Stein
- Singapore: National Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney
Observances on August 09, 1955:
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 09, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 09, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 09, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1955 was Wake The Town And Tell The People by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 09, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 09, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Wake The Town And Tell The People
- Johnny Desmond - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Perry Como - Tina Marie
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
August 09, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 09, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 09, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. 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 09, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 09, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
To Hell and Back
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jesse Hibbs
Starring: Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake, Jack Kelly
Country: United States of America
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
August 09, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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 09, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 09, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Family Of Man
By: Edward Steichen
The Family of Man, a photograph exhibition that was hailed as the best ever, opened in New York at The Museum of Modern Art in January 1955.
The Game Of Hearts
By: Lesley Blanch
Memoirs by the famous British Regency courtesan. Her clients included the Prince, the Lord Chancellor, and four future Prime Ministers.
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, …
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.
Who was the US President on August 09, 1955?
On August 09, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1955?
On August 09, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 09, 1955?
On August 09, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 9th?
August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
- 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
- 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.
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.
