Wednesday June 15, 1955: on this day

June 15, 1955 was the 166th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 15, 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 15, 1955, who was born and died on June 15, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 15, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Land of the Pharaohs, directed by Howard Hawks), TV series (e.g. Terminus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 15th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 15, 1955?


June 15, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 166th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 1955 can also be written as 6/15/1955 in the US and as 15/6/1955 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 1955 in June 1955 calendar

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June 15, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 15, 1955:

  • Australia score 8-758 vs. west indies at kingston, their best ever
  • The eisenhower administration stages the first annual ''operation alert'' (opal) exercise, an attempt to assess the usa's preparations for a nuclear attack.

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June 15, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th 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 15, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on June 15th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 15, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 15, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 15, 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 15, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:35 am and setting at 04:41 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 15, 1955?


Famous people born on June 15, 1955:

  • Polly Draper
    Polly Draper

    American screenwriter and producer of actresses.

  • Fusako Nakamura

    Fusako Nakamura is a Japanese entrepreneur who founded the successful clothing brand Uniqlo.

  • Masaichi Nomura

    Co-founder and former CEO of Rakuten, one of the largest e-commerce and internet companies in Japan.

  • Ananth Raman

    Ananth Raman is a professor of business administration at Harvard Business School and a leading expert in operations management.

  • Dannis Mancini

    Dannis Mancini is an American businessman and the co-founder of the software company Intuit.

  • Veleria Tanaka

    Veleria Tanaka is a highly respected mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of computational geometry and...

  • Sham Maheshwari

    Sham Maheshwari is an acclaimed Indian novelist who has written several critically acclaimed works.

  • Sabirin Hamidov

    Sabirin Hamidov is an Azerbaijani novelist who has written several acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Gerasimos Papadatos

    Gerasimos Papadatos is a contemporary Greek novelist acclaimed for his insightful portrayals of modern Greek society.

  • Nini Harada

    Nini Harada is a Japanese physicist known for her work in particle physics and the development of new experimental techniques.

  • Shearon Harris

    Shearon Harris is a prominent business executive and the former CEO of a major multinational corporation.

  • Adelheid Rasche

    Adelheid Rasche is a German entrepreneur who founded a successful fashion and lifestyle brand.

  • Merie Weiss

    Merie Weiss is an American businesswoman and the former CEO of Avon Products, a leading global beauty company.

  • Hameed Qureshi

    Hameed Qureshi is a Pakistani businessman and the founder of Qarshi Industries, a leading manufacturer of herbal products.

  • Jürgen Baer

    Jürgen Baer is a German businessman and the former CEO of the software company SAP.

  • Chung Shu-Mei

    Chung Shu-Mei is a Taiwanese novelist acclaimed for her novels exploring themes of identity and cultural displacement.

  • Viviano Ruffini

    Viviano Ruffini is an Italian businessman and the former CEO of the luxury fashion brand Prada.

  • Asai Nobuko

    Asai Nobuko is a Japanese journalist and television presenter who has reported on a variety of topics, including politics and culture.

  • Juvencio Rocha

    Juvencio Rocha is a Brazilian businessman and the co-founder of the multinational company Natura Cosméticos.

  • Burwell Colwell

    Burwell Colwell is a prominent business executive who has held leadership roles in several Fortune 500 companies.

Whose famous birthday is on June 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 15th:

  • Ice Cube
    Ice Cube

    Ice cube is an american rapper, actor, and filmmaker known for his influential role in the rap group n.w.

  • Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox

    Courteney cox is an american actress best known for her role as monica geller on the popular tv show friends.

  • Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris

    Neil patrick harris is an american actor, comedian, and magician, best known for his roles in how i met your mother and doogie howser, m.d.

  • Johnny Hallyday
    Johnny Hallyday

    French singer, the french elvis.

  • Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt

    American actress best known for her role in the tv series "mad about you" (1992-1999).

  • Guy Bedos
    Guy Bedos

    He is a comedian and actor from france.

  • Demis Roussos
    Demis Roussos

    After being a member and performing artist of aphrodite's child (prog rock band that also included vangelis), he had a string international...

  • James Belushi
    James Belushi

    James belushi is an american actor known for his roles in movies suchjson as 'about last night.

  • Leah Remini
    Leah Remini

    Leah remini is an american actress known for her role in the tv show 'the king of queens' and for her activism against the church of...

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June 15, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 10 months old,

or 826 months and 10 days old,

or 3593 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25152 days old,

if you were born on June 15, 1955.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 15, 1955?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 15, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 15, 1955.

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June 15, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on June 15th?

Famous deaths on June 15th:

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Jacques Bergerac
    Jacques Bergerac

    France -- actor (gigi, les girls, thunder in sun).

  • Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn

    Canadian-american actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2003).

  • Steve Cochran
    Steve Cochran

    American actor.

  • Victor French
    Victor French

    American actor and director (highway to heaven), has died at 54 from cancer (b. 1934).

  • Janit Singh

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Yolandra Lopez

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Juwana Brown

    Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Delorese Hawkins

    Bestselling novelist whose gripping stories captivated readers worldwide.

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June 15, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 15, 1955:

  • Commemoration of Evelyn Underhill (Anglican mystic and poet)
  • Roman Catholic Church ? Feast of Saint Germaine Cousin, patron of shepherdesses and of victims of child abuse
  • Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican churches: Corpus Christi (moveable feast, 2006)
  • Malawi's Freedom Day
  • Commemoration of William Adams (Miura Anjin ????) a man shipwrecked in Japan in the 1600s, and whom James Clavell's "Shogun" was based upon
  • Flag Day in Denmark
  • Roman Empire ? ninth and final day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta

Observances on June 15, 1955:

  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Saints celebrated on June 15, 1955:

  • Saint Vitus' Day ? Vitus Diena held in medieval Latvia
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June 15, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 15, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 13th and June 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 15, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

June 15, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 15, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Unchained Melody
  2. - Learnin' The Blues
  3. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  4. - Heart
  5. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

June 15, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 15, 1955 was Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

June 15, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 15, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  2. - Unchained Melody
  3. - Unchained Melody
  4. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  5. - Earth Angel

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June 15, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 15, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Land of the Pharaohs

Land of the Pharaohs

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: Jack Hawkins, Joan Collins, Dewey Martin, Alexis Minotis

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Charles Lamont

Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marie Windsor, Michael Ansara

The Cobweb

The Cobweb

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Richard Widmark, Lauren Bacall, Charles Boyer, Gloria Grahame

King Dinosaur

King Dinosaur

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Bert I. Gordon

Starring: William Bryant, Wanda Curtis, Douglas Henderson, Patti Gallagher

This Island Earth

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

June 15, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 15, 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

Terminus

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Innerface Films LLC

Off the Record

Off the Record

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Alberto Triana

Science Fiction Theatre

Science Fiction Theatre

Release year: 1955

Directed by: n/a

Starring: Truman Bradley

Country: United States of America

The Amazing Dunninger

The Amazing Dunninger

Release year: 1955

June 15, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 15, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

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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.

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

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The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.

The Day Lincoln Was Shot by Jim Bishop

The Day Lincoln Was Shot

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It is an in-depth, minute-by-minute account on April 14, 1865. This was the tragic day that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.

Not Honour More by Joyce Cary

Not Honour More

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Not Honour More is the third book in the second trilogy or, to Cary's preference, the triptych. The Prisoner of Grace is the first novel, and Except the Lord is the second.

Why Johnny Can'T Read by Rudolf Franz Flesch

Why Johnny Can'T Read

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The U.S. Department of Education recommends this classic book on phonics. This book contains complete instructions and materials for teaching children how to read at home.

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Who was the US President on June 15, 1955?

On June 15, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 15, 1955?

On June 15, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 15, 1955?

On June 15, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 15th?

June 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: yemeni-based houthi forces launch drone strikes against jizan regional airport in yemen and abha international airport, saudi arabia. a spokesperson for the saudi arabian-led coalition claims that a houthi drone was shot down in close proximity to abha, saudi arabia.
  • 2018 - War in north-west pakistan: on june 13, the afghan ministry of defense reported that mullah fazlullah (emir of pakistani taliban) was killed in kunar by a drone strike.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at least 34 people were killed in airstrikes by the syrian government on rebel-held areas of aleppo.

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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.

Discover how June 1955 calendar looked like.

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