Thursday August 11, 1955: on this day

August 11, 1955 was the 223rd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 11, 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 11, 1955, who was born and died on August 11, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 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 11th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1955?


August 11, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1955 can also be written as 8/11/1955 in the US and as 11/8/1955 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1955 in August 1955 calendar

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August 11, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1955:

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August 11, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 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 August 11th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:26 pm and setting at 03:41 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 11, 1955?


Famous people born on August 11, 1955:

  • Tip Plimsoll

    Tip Plimsoll is a British businessman who has founded and led several successful companies in the retail and hospitality industries.

  • Marc Bureau

    Canadian politician, 16th mayor of gatineau.

  • Sylvia Hermon

    Northern irish politician and academic.

  • Norio Honaga

    Wrestler (njpw).

  • Eddie Campbell

    Artist.

  • Moisés Suárez

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 7 months old,

or 823 months and 17 days old,

or 3581 weeks

or 25067 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 1955?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1955.

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August 11, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

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August 11, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1955:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 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 11, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 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:

  1. - Wake The Town And Tell The People
  2. - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
  3. - Tina Marie
  4. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  5. - Learnin' The Blues

August 11, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 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:

  1. - Rose Marie
  2. - Cool Water
  3. - Learnin' The Blues
  4. - Evermore
  5. - Ev'rywhere

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August 11, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 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

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

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

Die Mädels vom Immenhof

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Wolfgang Schleif

Starring: Angelika Meissner, Heidi Brühl, Christiane König, Margarete Haagen

Wiretapper

Wiretapper

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Dick Ross

Starring: Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy, Phil Tead

To Catch a Thief

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 11, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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

Windows

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Gordon Willis

Frankie Laine Time

Frankie Laine Time

Release year: 1955

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Holiday Hotel

Holiday Hotel

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michel Lang

Undercurrent

Undercurrent

Release year: 1955

August 11, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Great American Heritage by Bela Kornitzer

The Great American Heritage

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The Living Past Of America by Cornelius Vanderbilt

The Living Past Of America

By:

The Living Past of America. A picture gallery of historic homes and villages that have been restored and preserved. Cornelius Jr.

The Game Of Hearts by Lesley Blanch

The Game Of Hearts

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Memoirs by the famous British Regency courtesan. Her clients included the Prince, the Lord Chancellor, and four future Prime Ministers.

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.

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit

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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.

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Who was the US President on August 11, 1955?

On August 11, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1955?

On August 11, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1955?

On August 11, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

Find out more about August 11th

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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 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.

Discover how August 1955 calendar looked like.

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