Tuesday January 18, 1955: on this day

January 18, 1955 was the 18th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 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 January 18, 1955, who was born and died on January 18, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane by The Ames Brothers), movies (e.g. Diabolique, directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot), TV series (e.g. It'S A Great Life) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 18th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1955?


January 18, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 18th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1955 can also be written as 1/18/1955 in the US and as 18/1/1955 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1955 in January 1955 calendar

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January 18, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1955:

  • Battle of yijiangshan is fought.
  • January 20 ampndash battle of yijiangshan islands: the chinese communist people's liberation army seizes the islands from the republic of china (taiwan).

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January 18, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 18, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 18th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 18, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:50 am and setting at 01:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Feb 07, 1955.

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Who was born on January 18, 1955?


Famous people born on January 18, 1955:

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Lionel Barber

    Former editor of the Financial Times.

  • Erik Solheim

    Erik Solheim is a Norwegian politician who has served as Minister of International Development and Minister of the Environment.

  • Frankie Knuckles

    American producer and dj (d. 2014).

  • Fergus Martin

    Irish artist.

  • Ralph Marston

    Writer.

  • Johannes AM "Hans" van Tongeren

    Dutch actor (hunk).

  • Kevin Costner in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actor/director (fandango, silverado, bull durham).

  • Mable Fergerson

    Los angeles, california -- 4x400m runner (1972 olympics - silver medalist).

  • Fernando Trueba
    Fernando Trueba
  • Mike Michaud
  • Marilyn Mazur
  • Jesús Sanz Montes
  • Tibor Nyilasi

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

  • John Boorman
    John Boorman

    Producer / dir (exorcist ii, deliverance, zardoz).

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January 18, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 3 months old,

or 831 months and 8 days old,

or 3614 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25301 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 18, 1955?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 18, 1955.

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January 18, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1955:

  • Hasan Manto

    Pakistani short story writer of the Urdu language.

  • Saadat Hasan Manto

    Indian-pakistani author and screenwriter (d. 1955).

  • Valentina Frascaroli
  • Giuliano Gozi
  • Antonio María Romeu
  • Hubert Cecil Booth
  • Luis Enrique Erro
  • Mourad Didouche

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1955:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 18, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1955 was The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane by The Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 18, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
  2. - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More

January 18, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1955 was The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 18, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Finger Of Suspicion
  2. - Mambo Italiano
  3. - No One But You
  4. - I Still Believe
  5. - Heartbeat

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January 18, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Diabolique

Diabolique

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Henri-Georges Clouzot

Starring: Simone Signoret, Véra Clouzot, Paul Meurisse, Charles Vanel

Country: United States of America

The Colditz Story

The Colditz Story

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Guy Hamilton

Starring: John Mills, Eric Portman, Christopher Rhodes, Lionel Jeffries

Country: United States of America

Escuela de vagabundos

Escuela de vagabundos

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Rogelio A. González

Starring: Pedro Infante, Miroslava, Blanca de Castejón, Óscar Pulido

Simba

Simba

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Brian Desmond Hurst

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Virginia McKenna, Basil Sydney, Donald Sinden

The Americano

The Americano

Release year: 1955

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Glenn Ford, Frank Lovejoy, Cesar Romero, Ursula Thiess

January 18, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

It's a Great Life

It's a Great Life

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam Wood

Passport to Danger

Passport to Danger

Release year: 1954

Written by:

Directed by: N/a

Starring: Cesar Romero

Country: United States of America

The Great Gildersleeve

The Great Gildersleeve

Release year: 1954

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Roman Polanski

The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater

The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater

Release year: 1955

Starring: Eddie Cantor

Country: United States of America

January 18, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I'Ll Cry Tomorrow by Lillian Roth

I'Ll Cry Tomorrow

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Lillian Roth, Mike Connolly, and Gerold Frank collaborated on I'll Cry Tomorrow. 1954 hardcover published in Hardcover by Frederick Fell, Inc.

Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone

Love Is Eternal

By:

A young, politically-minded woman and an awkward lawyer married and became President and First Lady.

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

By:

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, …

Blue Hurricane by F. Van Wyck Mason

Blue Hurricane

By:

The great "River War", fought in Mississppi by the Union Navy in 1862, and the adventures of Matt Hovey (from the state of Maine).

Good Morning, Miss Dove by Frances Gray Patton

Good Morning, Miss Dove

By:

Good morning, Miss Dove by Patton Frances Gray

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Who was the US President on January 18, 1955?

On January 18, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1955?

On January 18, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1955?

On January 18, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of January. 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 January 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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history

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 January 1955?

January 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1955 calendar looked like.

Tuesday January 18, 1955