What happened on Friday August 19, 1955?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1955:

• Hurricane Diane: Devastating Natural Disaster Hurricane Diane struck the northeastern United States, causing catastrophic damage and significant loss of life. The hurricane resulted in 200 fatalities and became the first storm in U.S. history to cause over $1 billion in damages, marking a pivotal moment in understanding the destructive potential of tropical cyclones.
• First Sudanese Civil War Begins The First Sudanese Civil War commenced, marking a significant period of internal conflict in Sudan that would have profound implications for the nation's political and social landscape.
• Extreme Precipitation Event in Connecticut Burlington, Connecticut experienced an extraordinary rainfall event, recording 32.4 cm of precipitation, likely associated with Hurricane Diane's impact.
• U.S. Bicycle Import Tariff Increase The United States government raised import duties on bicycles by 50%, potentially impacting international trade and domestic bicycle manufacturing.

Events in 1955

August 19, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 19, 1955

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 1955

August 19, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 231st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1955 can also be written as 8/19/1955 in the US and as 19/8/1955 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1955 in August 1955 calendar

Famous people born on August 19, 1955:

• Peter Gallagher

  American actor known for roles in films like 'Summer Lovers' and 'Dreamchild', with a significant career in television and cinema.

• Cindy Nelson

  Renowned American alpine ski racer who was a top downhill competitor in the 1970s, winning the World Cup in 1974 despite missing the 1972...

• Patricia Scotland

  Baroness Scotland of Asthal, a Dominica-born English lawyer and politician who served as Attorney General for England and Wales.

• Jim Pillen

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on August 19th

Famous people died on August 19, 1955:

• Alberto Breglia
• Trygve Løken

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on August 19th

August 19, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1955 was The Longest Walk by Jaye P. Morgan, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Jaye P. Morgan - The Longest Walk
2. Chuck Berry - Maybellene
3. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
4. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
5. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues

August 19, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
2. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
3. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
4. Ruby Murray - Evermore
5. David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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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 19, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:12 am and setting at 08:55 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 19, 1955

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Someone born on August 19, 1955 is:

69 years 9 months old,

or 837 months and 17 days old,

or 3641 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25493 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1955?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 19, 1955.

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