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see horoscope and birth chart for August 14, 1955What happened on Sunday August 14, 1955?
About August 14th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: Herbert Putnam, a prominent librarian who served as the Librarian of Congress from 1899 to 1939, passed away at the age of 94. Putnam was a pioneering figure in library science, known for modernizing library practices and expanding the Library of Congress's collections and services during his four-decade tenure.
- Day of the week: August 14th, 1955 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Wake The Town And Tell The People by Les Baxter & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Rose Marie by Slim Whitman
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
More about August 14th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on August 14th, 1955.
Table of contents
- August 14, 1955: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 14, 1955?
- Who was born on August 14, 1955?
- August 14, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 14, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 14, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 14, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 14, 1955?
- Back in 1955
August 14, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 14, 1955:
- Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress, Dies Herbert Putnam, a prominent librarian who served as the Librarian of Congress from 1899 to 1939, passed away at the age of 94. Putnam was a pioneering figure in library science, known for modernizing library practices and expanding the Library of Congress's collections and services during his four-decade tenure.
- Tragic Maritime Disaster in Chesapeake Bay The US schooner Levin J. Marvel suffered a catastrophic maritime accident in Chesapeake Bay, capsizing and sinking with devastating loss of life. Out of 16 crew members aboard, 14 perished in this tragic maritime incident, highlighting the inherent dangers of seafaring during the mid-20th century.
August 14, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 14, 1955?
August 14, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 226th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 14, 1955 can also be written as 8/14/1955 in the US and as 14/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 14, 1955?
Famous people born on August 14, 1955:
- Paul Greengrass
A renowned British film director known for his dynamic and realistic style, particularly in action and documentary-style films like the...
- Antonello Grimaldi
- Susanna Camusso
- Gianroberto Casaleggio
August 14, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 14, 1955:
- Herbert Putnam
American publisher and lawyer 8th librarian for congress (d. 55).
August 14, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 14, 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 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 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.
- 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 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Ruby Murray - Evermore
- David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
August 14, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.
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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 14, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 14, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 14, 1955 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 06:19 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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Your place in the Universe on August 14, 1955
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Someone born on August 14, 1955 is:
69 years 9 months old,
or 837 months
or 3639 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25476 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1955?
There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 14, 1955.
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