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Wednesday December 14, 1955: on this day
December 14, 1955 was the 348th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 14, 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 December 14, 1955, who was born and died on December 14, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 14, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams), movies (e.g. The Court Jester, directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama), TV series (e.g. Here And Now) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 14th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 14, 1955?
- December 14, 1955: What happened on that day?
- December 14, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 14, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 14, 1955?
- December 14, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 14, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- December 14, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 14, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- December 14, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 14, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 14, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 14, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on December 14, 1955?
What day of the week was December 14, 1955?
December 14, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 348th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 14, 1955 can also be written as 12/14/1955 in the US and as 14/12/1955 in UK and Europe.
December 14, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 14, 1955:
- Dutch reformed church condemns woman / wife as vicar
- Tappan zee bridge in new york opens to traffic
- Albania, austria, bulgaria, cambodia, finland, hungary, ireland, italy, jordan, laos, libya, nepal, portugal, romania, spain and sri lanka join the united nations.
- Albania, austria, bulgaria, cambodia, ceylon, finland, hungary, ireland, italy, jordan, laos, libya, nepal, portugal, romania and spain join the united nations through united nations security council resolution 109.
December 14, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 14, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 14th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 14, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 14, 1955 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 14, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:25 am and setting at 05:50 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1955.
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Who was born on December 14, 1955?
Famous people born on December 14, 1955:
- Adalai Trone
Successful entrepreneur in the retail industry.
- Hervé Guibert
French photographer and writer about gay people.
- Hawk Koch
American film producer and former co-owner of The Weinstein Company.
- Jane Crafter
Perth, western australia -- golfer (1987 jc penney mixed teams).
- Jill Pipher
American mathematician and academic.
- Steve Forbert
Musician.
- John Paulson
- Paolo Pardini
- Dan Barrett
- Roland Brückner
- Dan Immerfall
- Cino Zucchi
- Anabel Ochoa
Whose famous birthday is on December 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 14th:
![Vanessa Hudgens]()
Vanessa HudgensAmerican actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.
![Jane Birkin]()
Jane BirkinBritish actress, noted family member, and sister to andrew birkin, writer-director who released "blow-up" back in 1966.
![Natascha McElhone]()
Natascha McElhoneEnglish actress.
![Jackson Rathbone]()
Jackson RathboneAmerican actor, singer, and musician.
![Michael Owen]()
Michael OwenBritish soccer (football), star and celebrity with a soccer clip, sports paraphernalia and product endorsements to his name and a 2004...
![Tia Texada]()
Tia TexadaAmerican singer and actress.
![Sophie Monk]()
Sophie MonkAustralian singer, actress, and model.
![Lee Remick]()
Lee RemickActress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.
![Rebecca Gibney]()
Rebecca GibneyNew zealand-australian actress/producer.
![Cynthia Gibb]()
Cynthia GibbAmerican actress, former model, who has appeared in films and on television.
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December 14, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 4 months old,
or 820 months and 12 days old,
or 3567 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24971 days old,
if you were born on December 14, 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 December 14, 1955?
There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 14, 1955.
December 14, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 14, 1955:
- Dorothy Bernard
- Hubert Brand
- Otto Braun
- Gino Maggioni
What famous deaths happened on December 14th?
Famous deaths on December 14th:
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
![Jeanne Crain]()
Jeanne CrainAmerican actress, 16-year old former model.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
![William Bendix]()
William BendixActor (life of riley), passes away in los angeles, california, at the age of 58.
![Jock Mahoney]()
Jock MahoneyActor (dallas cow town, range rider), died at 70.
![Bernard Fox]()
Bernard FoxBritish actor (d. 2016).
![Stubby Kaye]()
Stubby KayeActor (guys & dolls sweet charity), dies aged 79.
![Norman Fell]()
Norman FellAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1924).
![Arthur Treacher]()
Arthur TreacherBritish-american actor and comedian of stage, film, and television.
- George Washington
American politician and the first president of the united states 1789-1797.
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December 14, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 14, 1955:
- R.C. Saints - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross
December 14, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 14, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 14, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 14, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Al Hibbler - He
December 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1955 was Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 14, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 14, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
- Dickie Valentine - Christmas Alphabet
- The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
- Winifred Atwell - Let's Have A Ding Dong
- Max Bygraves - Meet Me On The Corner
December 14, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 14, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Court Jester
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Starring: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury
Country: United States of America
Sissi
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Ernst Marischka
Starring: Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Uta Franz
Country: United States of America
The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Otto Preminger
Starring: Gary Cooper, Charles Bickford, Ralph Bellamy, Rod Steiger
It's a Dog's Life
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Herman Hoffman
Starring: Jeff Richards, Jarma Lewis, Edmund Gwenn, Dean Jagger
The Indian Fighter
Release year: 1955
Directed by: André De Toth
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Elsa Martinelli, Walter Matthau, Diana Douglas
December 14, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 14, 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:
Here and Now
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Fabien Constant
Perspective
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jason Drakeford
The Snow Queen
Release year: 1955
Directed by: LEV ATAMANOV
St. Ives
Release year: 1955
Judge Roy Bean
Release year: 1955
December 14, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 14, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Charmed Life
By: Mary McCarthy
In this hilarious autobiographical novel by Mary McCarthy, bestselling author Mary McCarthy (an actress and budding playwright), the life of a writer is turned upside down.
How To Live 365 Days A Year
By: John A. Schindler
How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.
Wild America
By: Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher
Roger Tory Peterson, an American naturalist, author and illustrator, met James Fisher in Newfoundland on an April day 1953. Fisher is an authority in seabirds.
The Family Of Man
By: Edward Steichen
The Family of Man, a photograph exhibition that was hailed as the best ever, opened in New York at The Museum of Modern Art in January 1955.
Who was the US President on December 14, 1955?
On December 14, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1955?
On December 14, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 14, 1955?
On December 14, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 14th?
December 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of December. 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 December 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces retake hajin, the last major syrian town that isil controlled.
- 2017 - Colombian paramilitarism, internal armed conflict, illegal drug trade in colombia: colombia's largest narcotics gang clan del golfo (agc) declares a ceasefire effective december 13. they claim the gesture is intended to "contribute to a complete, total, and lasting peace." colombia's government said it was happy with the gesture but that they will continue to exert pressure on the organization.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): shelling broke the ceasefire in aleppo, disrupting the evacuation of civilians.
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 December 1955?
December 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
