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July 13, 1955 was the 194th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is July 13, 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 July 13, 1955, who was born and died on July 13, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 13, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ain't It A Shame by Fats Domino), movies (e.g. The Kentuckian, directed by Burt Lancaster), TV series (e.g. Frankie Laine Time) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 13th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 13, 1955?
- July 13, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 13, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 13, 1955?
- July 13, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 13, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- July 13, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 13, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- July 13, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 13, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 13, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 13, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 13, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on July 13, 1955?
What day of the week was July 13, 1955?
July 13, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 194th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 13, 1955 can also be written as 7/13/1955 in the US and as 13/7/1955 in UK and Europe.
July 13, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 13, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 13th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 13, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 13, 1955 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 13, 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 July 13, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 12:09 am and setting at 03:36 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.
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Who was born on July 13, 1955?
Famous people born on July 13, 1955:
- Cynthia Tucker
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist known for her work at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Timothy Garton Ash
Author.
- Yoshitaka Tamba
Japanese actor.
- Mark Mendoza
American bass player and songwriter (twisted sister, the dictators).
- Margaret Hamburg
Public servant.
- Chris White (saxophonist)
- Jack Babashoff
- Manuel Padilla Jr.
- Pedro Camus
- Mark Murphy
- Mauro Prosperi
- Chris White
Whose famous birthday is on July 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 13th:
![Patrick Stewart]()
Patrick StewartBritish-american actor.
![Didi Conn]()
Didi ConnDidi Conn is an American actress and journalist, best known for her role as Frenchy in the musical film Grease.
![Harrison Ford]()
Harrison FordAmerican actor.
![Michelle Rodriguez]()
Michelle RodriguezMichelle rodriguez is an american actress known for her roles in action films such as 'the fast and the furious' franchise and 'avatar'.
![Cameron Crowe]()
Cameron CroweAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Ken Jeong]()
Ken JeongKen jeong is a korean-american actor and comedian known for his roles in the hangover movie series and for his stand-up comedy.
![Colton Haynes]()
Colton HaynesAmerican actor known for his roles in TV series like 'Teen Wolf' and 'Arrow'.
![Bob Crane]()
Bob CraneAmerican actor who rose to fame in "hogan's heroes", a tv series that ran from 1965 to 1971.
![Catherine Breillat]()
Catherine BreillatFrench novelist, filmmaker and professor of auteur cinema at european graduate school.
![Cheech Marin]()
Cheech MarinMexican-american comedian and actor.
July 13, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 9 months old,
or 825 months and 6 days old,
or 3588 weeks and 2 days old,
or 25118 days old,
if you were born on July 13, 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 July 13, 1955?
There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 13, 1955.
July 13, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 13, 1955:
- David Keller
Austrian physician and science fiction writer known for his medical stories.
- Ruth Ellis
Welsh homicide.
- Beulah Ecton Woodard
Us sculptor dies at 59.
- Stanley Price
- Antonio Mosconi
- Roderich Fick
What famous deaths happened on July 13th?
Famous deaths on July 13th:
![Cory Monteith]()
Cory MonteithCory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.
![Red Buttons]()
Red ButtonsAmerican singer and actor (d. 2006).
![Alla Nazimova]()
Alla NazimovaRenowned Russian-American actress known for her work in silent films.
- Crystale Kahlo
Crystale Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and depictions of Mexican culture and identity.
- Joseff Karsh
Armenian-Canadian portrait photographer known for his iconic images of celebrities and world leaders.
- Frida Kahlo
Mexican artist about whom all was high drama.
- Laterica Kahlo
A Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and depictions of the human body and Mexican culture, Laterica Kahlo is considered one of the...
- Amarys Kahlo
Amarys Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and depictions of Mexican culture and tradition.
- Majour Kahlo
A Mexican painter, Kahlo is known for her self-portraits and paintings that explore themes of identity, pain, and Mexican culture.
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July 13, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 13, 1955:
- Bon Festival - Buddhist festival to honor the dead (East Japan)
- Kiribati - Independence Day, 2nd day (not a holiday)
- Mongolia - Naadam Holiday, 3rd day
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Kálimát (Words) - First day of the seventh month of the Bahá'f Calendar
July 13, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 13, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 11th and July 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 13, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 1955 was Ain't It A Shame by Fats Domino, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.
July 13, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 13, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Fats Domino - Ain't It A Shame
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Sammy Davis Jr. - Something's Gotta Give (orchestra Of Sy Oliver)
July 13, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.
July 13, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 13, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jimmy Young - Unchained Melody
- Alma Cogan - Dreamboat
- Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
- Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Dickie Valentine - I Wonder
July 13, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 13, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Kentuckian
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Burt Lancaster
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Diana Lynn, Dianne Foster, Walter Matthau
Country: United States of America
The Phenix City Story
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Phil Karlson
Starring: John McIntire, Richard Kiley, Kathryn Grant, Edward Andrews
The Virgin Queen
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Henry Koster
Starring: Bette Davis, Richard Todd, Joan Collins, Jay Robinson
You're Never Too Young
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Norman Taurog
Starring: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Diana Lynn, Nina Foch
I Am a Camera
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Henry Cornelius
Starring: Julie Harris, Laurence Harvey, Shelley Winters, Ron Randell
July 13, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 13, 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:
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
Do It Yourself
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Dimitris Tsilifonis
July 13, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 13, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The View From Pompey'S Head
By: Hamilton Basso
Sweet, peaceful -- beautiful old Pompey's Head in South Carolina. Anson Page thought that he would end his life without it. After fifteen years as a Manhattan lawyer for a large publishing company, he returns to his hometown to solve …
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.
Not as a Stranger
By: Morton Thompson
Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.
Run Silent, Run Deep
By: Edward L. Beach
This is the story of the silent serviceaEUR", the submarine crews that destroyed the Japanese merchant ship. It is a narrative tale with drama and intimacy, telling the story of two strong-headed men. Their loves, their jealousies and their fates …
Who was the US President on July 13, 1955?
On July 13, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 13, 1955?
On July 13, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 13, 1955?
On July 13, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about July 13th?
July 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of July. 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 July 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war: taliban gunmen storm badghis province hotel killing 4 soldiers and 2 civilians. three of the five gunmen were killed, and two others were arrested. (rfe/radioliberty). a second bombing in wardak province also results in the death of a u.s soldier.
- 2018 - 2018 mastung suicide bombing; pakistani general election, 2018: a suicide bomb attack near mastung, pakistan, kills 129 people, including political party candidate siraj raisani, during a political campaign. this attack is the third on a political rally in succession.
- 2017 - Mexico crime: 11 people are killed and 11 others injured when masked men attacked a children's birthday party in tizayuca (hidalgo).
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 July 1955?
July 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
