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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1955What happened on Wednesday August 17, 1955?
About August 17th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: Hurricane Diane made landfall near Wilmington, North Carolina, causing catastrophic flooding and widespread destruction. The hurricane resulted in significant loss of life, with over 184 people killed and extensive damage to infrastructure and communities.
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1955 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: The Longest Walk by Jaye P. Morgan
- #1 UK song: Rose Marie by Slim Whitman
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
More about August 17th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 1955.
Table of contents
- August 17, 1955: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 17, 1955?
- Who was born on August 17, 1955?
- August 17, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1955?
- Back in 1955
August 17, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1955:
- Hurricane Diane Devastates North Carolina Hurricane Diane made landfall near Wilmington, North Carolina, causing catastrophic flooding and widespread destruction. The hurricane resulted in significant loss of life, with over 184 people killed and extensive damage to infrastructure and communities.
- Death of Fernand Léger Fernand Léger, a prominent French painter and sculptor known for his distinctive cubist and mechanical styles, passed away on August 17, 1955. Léger was a significant figure in 20th-century modern art, influencing numerous artists and artistic movements.
August 17, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 17, 1955?
August 17, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1955 can also be written as 8/17/1955 in the US and as 17/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 17, 1955?
Famous people born on August 17, 1955:
- Matthew Manning
British psychic and author known for paranormal claims during his teenage years, including metal bending and poltergeist interactions.
- Colin Moulding
Founding member of the influential British rock band XTC, known for his distinctive bass playing and songwriting contributions.
- Isabelle Caullery
August 17, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1955:
- Ernesto Carpano Maglioli
- Fernand Léger
- Antoine Poidebard
August 17, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1955 was The Longest Walk by Jaye P. Morgan, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
- Jaye P. Morgan - The Longest Walk
- Chuck Berry - Maybellene
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
August 17, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Ruby Murray - Evermore
- David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
August 17, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 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 17, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1955 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:53 am and setting at 08:00 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 17, 1955
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Someone born on August 17, 1955 is:
69 years 8 months old,
or 836 months and 27 days old,
or 3639 weeks
or 25473 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1955?
There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1955.
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