Saturday April 16, 1955: on this day

April 16, 1955 was the 106th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 16, 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 April 16, 1955, who was born and died on April 16, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes), movies (e.g. The Prisoner, directed by Peter Glenville), TV series (e.g. Science Fiction Theatre) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 1955?


April 16, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 106th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1955 can also be written as 4/16/1955 in the US and as 16/4/1955 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1955 in April 1955 calendar

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April 16, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1955:

  • Burma-japanese peace treaty, signed in rangoon on november 5, 1954, comes into effect, formally ending a state of war between the two countries that had not existed for a long time.

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April 16, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 16, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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27%

The moon phase on April 16, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 01:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.

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Who was born on April 16, 1955?


Famous people born on April 16, 1955:

  • Henri Grand Duke of Luxembourg

    Henri, grand duke of luxembourg, is the current monarch of luxembourg, known for his role as the head of state and his efforts in promoting...

  • Henri

    Count of paris, head of the house of orléans (b. 1933).

  • Bruce Bochy

    American manager and player.

  • Richard Rosenthal

    American homicide: a white male with dark hair and serious looks, strangled his wife laura jane and cut her heart and lungs.

  • Charlotte Morrison

    English large landowner / multi-millionaire.

  • Ellen Barkin in the Bronx

    New york, usa.

  • Alipi Kostadinov
  • Roberto Lagalla
  • Enrico di Lussemburgo
  • Barbara Magnolfi
  • Fausto Colombo
  • Djamel Tlemçani
  • Elvio Selighini
  • Mimmo Sepe
  • Alessandro Zanella
  • Marcello Colasurdo
  • Antoine Giacomoni
  • DJ Kool Herc

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

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April 16, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years and 9 days old,

or 828 months and 9 days old,

or 3601 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25212 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 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 April 16, 1955?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 16, 1955.

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April 16, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1955:

  • David Kirkwood

    Scottish engineer and politician (b. 1872).

  • Abdullah Seif el-Islam

    Brother of yemenite king ahmed, beheaded.

  • George Howe
  • Matteo Tonengo

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 16th

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April 16, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1955:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1955:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1955 was The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  2. - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  3. - Melody Of Love

April 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Give Me Your Word
  2. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  3. - Softly Softly
  4. - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
  5. - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells

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April 16, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Peter Glenville

Starring: Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Wilfrid Lawson, Kenneth Griffith

Violent Saturday

Violent Saturday

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Victor Mature, Richard Egan, Stephen McNally, Virginia Leith

Interrupted Melody

Interrupted Melody

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Curtis Bernhardt

Starring: Glenn Ford, Eleanor Parker, Roger Moore, Cecil Kellaway

Run for Cover

Run for Cover

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Nicholas Ray

Starring: James Cagney, Viveca Lindfors, John Derek, Jean Hersholt

The Eternal Sea

The Eternal Sea

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John H. Auer

Starring: Sterling Hayden, Alexis Smith, Ben Cooper, Dean Jagger

April 16, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

Science Fiction Theatre

Science Fiction Theatre

Release year: 1955

Directed by: n/a

Starring: Truman Bradley

Country: United States of America

Swiebertje

Swiebertje

Release year: 1955

Mr. Citizen

Mr. Citizen

Release year: 1955

April 16, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bottoms Up! by Cornelia Otis Skinner

Bottoms Up!

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To The One I Love The Best by Ludwig Bemelmans

To The One I Love The Best

By:

Best deal for condition ............ with 255 pages unused ............ Minor scratches and tears at DJ with small tape, but overall VG .......

Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson

Not as a Stranger

By:

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.

Pray For A Brave Heart by Helen MacInnes

Pray For A Brave Heart

By:

It was 1953 and William Denning couldn't be shaken by the idea of leaving the army to return to the States. There was only one thing that could stop William Denning from leaving the army and returning to the States: …

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

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on April 16, 1955?

On April 16, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1955?

On April 16, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1955?

On April 16, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 April 1955?

April 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1955 calendar looked like.

Saturday April 16, 1955