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Monday August 22, 1955: on this day
August 22, 1955 was the 234th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 22, 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 22, 1955, who was born and died on August 22, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing by Four Aces), movies (e.g. The Naked Street, directed by Maxwell Shane), 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 22nd, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1955?
- August 22, 1955: What happened on that day?
- August 22, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1955?
- August 22, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 22, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 22, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 22, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 22, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 22, 1955?
What day of the week was August 22, 1955?
August 22, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 234th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1955 can also be written as 8/22/1955 in the US and as 22/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 22, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 22, 1955:
- Eleven schoolchildren are killed when their school bus is hit by a freight train in spring city, tennessee.
August 22, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 22, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:27 am and setting at 10:28 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 22, 1955?
Famous people born on August 22, 1955:
- Trezure Mack
Trezure Mack is an American politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1982 to 1992.
- Ebb Stone
Ebb Stone worked as a policymaker, focusing on issues related to urban development and infrastructure planning.
- Gerardo Diaz
Gerardo Diaz is an Argentinian chemist known for his work on the development of new materials for energy storage.
- Chiranjeevi
Indian film actor, producer and politician.
- Gordon Liu
Chinese actor and martial artist.
- Will Shetterly
American writer.
- Paolo Siani
- Carrie Meyer
- Julie Gerberding
- Ann Kiyomura
Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:
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Dua LipaDua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
![Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje]()
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeAdewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...
![James Corden]()
James CordenJames corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.
![Kristen Wiig]()
Kristen WiigKristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...
![Tori Amos]()
Tori AmosAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Rodrigo Santoro]()
Rodrigo SantoroRodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.
![Richard Armitage]()
Richard ArmitageRichard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
![Ray Bradbury]()
Ray BradburyAmerican sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
![Honor Blackman]()
Honor BlackmanBritish actress.
![Leni Riefenstahl]()
Leni RiefenstahlLeni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.
August 22, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 7 months old,
or 823 months and 29 days old,
or 3582 weeks and 5 days old,
or 25079 days old,
if you were born on August 22, 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 22, 1955?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1955.
August 22, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 22, 1955:
- Frisco Baker
American jazz drummer and bandleader who was a pioneer of the West Coast jazz sound.
- Ildebrando Vannucci
What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?
Famous deaths on August 22nd:
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Colleen DewhurstColleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
![Sebastian Cabot]()
Sebastian CabotActor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).
- Dorotea Mackiewicz
Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.
- Laurelyn Joyner
Set multiple world records in long jump.
- Kenyatta Kenyatta
Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.
- Lennex Kenyatta
Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.
- Antario Dubois
Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.
- Fayne Blackwood
Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...
- Ulyssa Blackwood
Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.
- Yarrow
Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd
August 22, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 22, 1955:
- RC feasts - Mary queen of angels
Observances on August 22, 1955:
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
August 22, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 22, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 22, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1955 was Love Is A Many Splendored Thing by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 22, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
August 22, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 22, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. 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 22, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 22, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Naked Street
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Maxwell Shane
Starring: Farley Granger, Anthony Quinn, Anne Bancroft, Peter Graves
Country: United States of America
Kokoro
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Kon Ichikawa
Starring: Masayuki Mori, Michiyo Aratama, Tatsuya Mihashi, Shôji Yasui
The Left Hand of God
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Gene Tierney, Lee J. Cobb, Agnes Moorehead
The Gun That Won the West
Release year: 1955
Directed by: William Castle
Starring: Dennis Morgan, Paula Raymond, Richard Denning, Chris O'Brien
Pather Panchali
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Satyajit Ray
Starring: Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Bannerjee, Subir Banerjee, Chunibala Devi
Country: United States of America
August 22, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 22, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Game Of Hearts
By: Lesley Blanch
Memoirs by the famous British Regency courtesan. Her clients included the Prince, the Lord Chancellor, and four future Prime Ministers.
Onions In The Stew
By: Betty MacDonald
Betty MacDonald's books have taught me much about tolerance and friendship, even though I am an adult in my 20's.
The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
By: Sloan Wilson
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.
Why Johnny Can'T Read
By: Rudolf Franz Flesch
The U.S. Department of Education recommends this classic book on phonics. This book contains complete instructions and materials for teaching children how to read at home.
Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A.
By: Richard Stoddard Aldrich
Gertrude Lawrence as Mrs. Q by Richard Stoddard Aldrich Greystone 1954, LCCC# 54-119770. 414 pages. NF/VG.
Who was the US President on August 22, 1955?
On August 22, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1955?
On August 22, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 22, 1955?
On August 22, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 22nd?
August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
- 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
- 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
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.
