Friday August 12, 1955: on this day
August 12, 1955 was the 224th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 12, 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 12, 1955, who was born and died on August 12, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 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 12th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1955?
- August 12, 1955: What happened on that day?
- August 12, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1955?
- August 12, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1955?
What day of the week was August 12, 1955?
August 12, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 224th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1955 can also be written as 8/12/1955 in the US and as 12/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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August 12, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1955 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 04:42 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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Get your map!Who was born on August 12, 1955?
Famous people born on August 12, 1955:
- Heintje Simons
Actor and singer from the netherlands.
- Carolle Dubois
Carolle Dubois was a renowned French journalist who covered international news and conflicts for a major news agency.
- Gor Kirk
British Conservative Party politician.
- Panfilo Gutiérrez
Panfilo Gutiérrez is a Cuban journalist and political analyst.
- Aury Petersen
Aury Petersen was a Danish politician who served as a member of the Folketing from 1998 to 2020.
- Wyvonne Walcott
Wyvonne Walcott is a Barbadian politician who has served as a member of the House of Assembly of Barbados.
- Ysmael Gutiérrez
Ysmael Gutiérrez was a Nicaraguan politician who served in the national legislature.
- Heintje [Hendrik Simons]
Dutch singer (mama).
- Ann M Martin
American children's writer.
- Terry Taylor
American professional wrestler.
- Tony Coleman
- Carsten Nielsen
- Dietmar Schauerhammer
- Dominique Nguyễn Văn Mạnh
- Heintje
- Doris Lo Moro
- Otilio Castro
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
- Casey Affleck
American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
- Cara Delevingne
Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
- George Hamilton
American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
- Dominique Swain
American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
- Luis Mariano
His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
- John Cazale
Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
- John Derek
After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
- Iza Calzado
Filipino tv actress.
- Leah Pipes
American actress.
- Jane Wyatt
American singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 8 months old,
or 824 months and 8 days old,
or 3584 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25089 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1955?
There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1955.
August 12, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1955:
- Thomas Mann
German writer.
- James B. Sumner
American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1887).
- James Batcheller Sumner
- Lynne Carver
- Provino Valle
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
- Lauren Bacall
American actress and star for more than a century.
- Henry Fonda
American actor.
- Ian Fleming
James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
- Merv Griffin
American entertainer and tv host.
- Loretta Young
American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
- Peter Woodthorpe
British actor (born 1931).
- Una Stubbs
Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
- Arlene Martel
Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
- Stephen Lewis
Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
- Dorothy Mackaill
Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
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August 12, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1955:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 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 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 12, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 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 12, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 12, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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:
August 12, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 12, 1955?
On August 12, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1955?
On August 12, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1955?
On August 12, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
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.