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June 11, 1955 was the 162nd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is June 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 June 11, 1955, who was born and died on June 11, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 11, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Cobweb, directed by Vincente Minnelli), TV series (e.g. Terminus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 11th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 11, 1955?
- June 11, 1955: What happened on that day?
- June 11, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 11, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 11, 1955?
- June 11, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 11, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- June 11, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- June 11, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 11, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 11, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 11, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 11, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on June 11, 1955?
What day of the week was June 11, 1955?
June 11, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 11, 1955 can also be written as 6/11/1955 in the US and as 11/6/1955 in UK and Europe.
June 11, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 11, 1955:
- 1st magnesium jet airplane flies
- 87th belmont: eddie arcaro aboard nashua wins in 2:29
- Le mans race car accident kills 83 spectators
- Eighty-three spectators are killed and at least one hundred are injured after an austin-healey and a mercedes-benz collide at the 24 hours of le mans, the deadliest ever accident in motorsports.
June 11, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 11, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 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 June 11th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 11, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 11, 1955 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 11, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:45 pm and setting at 12:04 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jul 05, 1955.
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Who was born on June 11, 1955?
Famous people born on June 11, 1955:
- Yuriy Sedykh
Yuriy Sedykh is a former Soviet hammer thrower who held the world record for over 20 years.
- Duncan Steel
Author and astronomer from australia-english.
- Pierre Blaise
French film actor.
- Tony Allcock
Bowler.
- Sylvie Flepp
Whose famous birthday is on June 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 11th:
![Shia LaBeouf]()
Shia LaBeoufAmerican actor, director, and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as Transformers, Fury, and Honey Boy.
![Kodak Black]()
Kodak BlackKodak black is a rapper known for his hit singles 'tunnel vision' and 'zeze', as well as his legal troubles.
![Peter Dinklage]()
Peter DinklagePeter dinklage is an american actor known for his role as tyrion lannister in the tv series game of thrones.
![Sessue Hayakawa]()
Sessue HayakawaSessue hayakawa was a japanese-born actor who achieved fame in american and european cinema during the early 20th century, known for his...
![Ryan Dunn]()
Ryan DunnRyan dunn was an american actor and stunt performer, best known for his appearances in the tv show jackass and its related movies.
![Hugh Laurie]()
Hugh LaurieEnglish comedian, writer, musician, director.
![Gene Wilder]()
Gene WilderAmerican actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
![Jacques-Yves Cousteau]()
Jacques-Yves CousteauFrench marine biologist and inventor (d. 1997).
![Claire Holt]()
Claire HoltClaire holt is an australian actress known for her role as rebekah mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off the...
![Adrienne Barbeau]()
Adrienne BarbeauAmerican actress, author of three books.
June 11, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 10 months old,
or 826 months and 5 days old,
or 3592 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25147 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 11, 1955?
There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 11, 1955.
June 11, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 11, 1955:
![Walter Hampden]()
Walter HampdenAmerican actor.
- Pierre Levegh
French ice hockey player and driver of race cars (d. 1955).
- Marcel Louis Auguste Samuel-Rousseau
Composer dies at 72.
- Jacques Lemaigre-Dubreuil
French industrialist, murdered.
- Marcel Samuel-Rousseau
What famous deaths happened on June 11th?
Famous deaths on June 11th:
![DeForest Kelley]()
DeForest KelleyDeforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.
![Ruby Dee]()
Ruby DeeAmerican actress, on broadway, in movies and on tv.
![Ann Rutherford]()
Ann RutherfordToronto, ontario -- television panelist (leave it to the girls).
![Brigitte Helm]()
Brigitte HelmGerman-swiss actress (d. 1996).
![Ron Moody]()
Ron MoodyLondon, england -- actor (12 chairs, wrong is right).
![Ray Sharkey]()
Ray SharkeyBrooklyn, new york -- actor.
![Mala Powers]()
Mala PowersAmerican actress in film (d. 2007).
![Chhabi Biswas]()
Chhabi BiswasIndian actor and director (b. 1900).
- John Wayne
One of the most iconic and influential actors in Hollywood history, known for his roles in Western films.
- Catherine Cookson
Renowned British author known for her historical novels set in the North East of England.
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June 11, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 11, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 6th and June 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 11, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.
June 11, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 11, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 6th and June 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Eddie Fisher - Heart
June 11, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1955 was Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.
June 11, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 11, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 6th and June 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Jimmy Young - Unchained Melody
- Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
June 11, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 11, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Cobweb
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Starring: Richard Widmark, Lauren Bacall, Charles Boyer, Gloria Grahame
King Dinosaur
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Bert I. Gordon
Starring: William Bryant, Wanda Curtis, Douglas Henderson, Patti Gallagher
This Island Earth
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Joseph M. Newman
Starring: Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue, Rex Reason, Lance Fuller
Country: United States of America
The Big Bluff
Release year: 1955
Directed by: W. Lee Wilder
Starring: John Bromfield, Martha Vickers, Robert Hutton, Rosemarie Stack
Summertime
Release year: 1955
Directed by: David Lean
Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, Isa Miranda, Darren McGavin
Country: United States of America
June 11, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
Terminus
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Innerface Films LLC
Off the Record
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Alberto Triana
Science Fiction Theatre
Release year: 1955
Directed by: n/a
Starring: Truman Bradley
Country: United States of America
June 11, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 11, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Gift From The Sea
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.
A Train Of Powder
By: Rebecca West
A Train of Powder, like most of Rebecca West's reporting, is great literature. These accounts of four controversial trials, written between 1946 and 1954 explore the nature and consequences of crime.
Essays In The Public Philosophy
By: Walter Lippmann
Politics. First edition. The blue cloth covers are rubbed at the corners and spine ends. There is a faint glass ring on one side. Pages toned, interior clean and tight.
Who was the US President on June 11, 1955?
On June 11, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 11, 1955?
On June 11, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 11, 1955?
On June 11, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 11th?
June 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of June. 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 June 11th, such as:
- 2019 - A us house of representatives committee announces it will hold a hearing next week (june 20), to discuss fuel efficiency standards. the trump administration is pressing for a rollback of an obama-era schedule of 5 % reductions in annual emissions.
- 2018 - Economy of the united kingdom: poundworld, a british retail chain that employs thousands, goes into administration.
- 2017 - Marawi crisis: rodrigo duterte, the philippines president, says that he "is not aware" that the united states has provided support for the philippine government's military operation against islamists at marawi. duterte said that he had never approached america for assistance.
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 June 1955?
June 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
