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August 18, 1955 was the 230th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 18, 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 August 18, 1955, who was born and died on August 18, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Longest Walk by Jaye P. Morgan), movies (e.g. Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray), TV series (e.g. The Prince And The Pauper) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 18, 1955?
- August 18, 1955: What happened on that day?
- August 18, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 18, 1955?
- August 18, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 18, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 18, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 18, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 18, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 18, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 18, 1955?
What day of the week was August 18, 1955?
August 18, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 230th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 18, 1955 can also be written as 8/18/1955 in the US and as 18/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 18, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1955:
- 46.1 cm rainfall at westfield, massachusetts
- Sjukri al-quwatli re-elected president of syria
August 18, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.
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 18, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 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.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 18, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1955 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:04 am and setting at 08:28 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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Who was born on August 18, 1955?
Famous people born on August 18, 1955:
- Bruce Benedict
American baseball coach and player.
- Taher Elgamal
Egyptian-american cryptographer.
- André Flahaut
- Gerard Nijboer
- Joomart Otorbaev
- Roland Rahm
- Patrick Zachmann
- Mauro Mazza
- Stefano Tamburini
- Omar Sahnoun
- Karl Del'Haye
- Bob Elliott
- Sergio Castellitto
- Kōzō Shioya
- Eddie Santiago
Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:
![Robert Redford]()
Robert RedfordAmerican actor, director, environmental activist.
![Mae West]()
Mae WestMae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...
![Kaitlin Olson]()
Kaitlin OlsonKaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...
![Patrick Swayze]()
Patrick SwayzeAmerican stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
![Edward Norton]()
Edward NortonAmerican actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.
![Andy Samberg]()
Andy SambergAndy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...
![Alex Honnold]()
Alex HonnoldAlex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...
![Christian Slater]()
Christian SlaterChristian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.
![Roman Polanski]()
Roman PolanskiFrench director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".
![Madeleine Stowe]()
Madeleine StoweMadeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...
August 18, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 8 months old,
or 824 months and 1 day old,
or 3583 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25082 days old,
if you were born on August 18, 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 August 18, 1955?
There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1955.
August 18, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1955:
- Giorgio Parodi
What famous deaths happened on August 18th?
Famous deaths on August 18th:
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Mildred Davis]()
Mildred DavisActress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.
![Robert Novak]()
Robert NovakAmerican journalist and commentator (born in 1931).
![Ben Cross]()
Ben CrossEnglish stage and film actor (b. 1947).
![John Kerr]()
John Kerr18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).
![Beverly Bayne]()
Beverly BayneActress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.
- Kafi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Brigitt Haque
Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
- Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.
- Tola Rotimi
Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th
August 18, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 18, 1955:
- RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
- Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
August 18, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 18, 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 18, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1955 was The Longest Walk by Jaye P. Morgan, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 18, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 18, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 18, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Ruby Murray - Evermore
- David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
August 18, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 18, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Pather Panchali
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Satyajit Ray
Starring: Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Bannerjee, Subir Banerjee, Chunibala Devi
Country: United States of America
To Hell and Back
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jesse Hibbs
Starring: Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake, Jack Kelly
Country: United States of America
Mr. Arkadin
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Orson Welles
Starring: Orson Welles, Peter van Eyck, Michael Redgrave, Patricia Medina
Country: United States of America
Die Mädels vom Immenhof
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Wolfgang Schleif
Starring: Angelika Meissner, Heidi Brühl, Christiane König, Margarete Haagen
Wiretapper
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Dick Ross
Starring: Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy, Phil Tead
August 18, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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:
The Prince and the Pauper
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Giles Foster
Windows
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Gordon Willis
Frankie Laine Time
Release year: 1955
Musical Chairs
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom
Holiday Hotel
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Michel Lang
August 18, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 18, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
No Time For Sergeants
By: Mac Hyman
One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …
Something Of Value
By: Robert Ruark
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.
Officers And Gentlemen
By: Evelyn Waugh
This volume is the second in the trilogy 'Sword of Honor. The trilogy also includes 'Men at Arms and 'The End of the Battle.
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.
Who was the US President on August 18, 1955?
On August 18, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1955?
On August 18, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 18, 1955?
On August 18, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 18th?
August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of August. 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 August 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
- 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.
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 August 1955?
August 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
