Friday July 22, 1955: on this day

July 22, 1955 was the 203rd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 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 July 22, 1955, who was born and died on July 22, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 22, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets), movies (e.g. The Night of the Hunter, directed by Charles Laughton), TV series (e.g. Windows) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 22nd, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 22, 1955?


July 22, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1955 can also be written as 7/22/1955 in the US and as 22/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

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July 22, 1955: What happened on that day?


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July 22, 1955: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 22, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 22, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on July 22nd, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 22, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 22, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 22, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:25 am and setting at 10:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.

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Who was born on July 22, 1955?


Famous people born on July 22, 1955:

  • Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe

    American actor who was nominated for the oscar for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the betrayed sergeant, "platoon" in 1986.

  • Placida Abarca

    Former mayor known for her efforts in community development.

  • Avinash Pande

    Indian National Congress leader and former Member of Parliament.

  • Richard J. Corman

    American businessman, founded the r.j.

  • Dannel Malloy

    Politician.

  • Bill Ervolino

    American comedian, humorist and author.

  • Elena Pontiggia
  • Filippo Ceccarelli
  • Mauro Cardi
  • Arnold Davidson
  • Valter Girardelli
  • Manuela Wiesler
  • Juanjo Puigcorbé

Whose famous birthday is on July 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 22nd:

  • Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez

    American singer, actress, and fashion designer.

  • Shawn Michaels
    Shawn Michaels

    Shawn michaels is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for being one of the greatest in-ring performers of all...

  • David Spade
    David Spade

    American comedian and actor, spadeaeur(tm) is one of the hottest new writers-performers that emerged from "saturday night live" during the...

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo

    John leguizamo is a colombian-american actor known for his roles in films such as 'moulin rouge!' and 'romeo + juliet'.

  • Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp

    British actor.

  • Danny Glover
    Danny Glover

    American actor, film director, and activist.

  • Alex Trebek
    Alex Trebek

    Canadian-american game show host for the u.s.

  • Bonnie Langford
    Bonnie Langford

    British actress, who began her career as a precocious, bubbly child star at six years old.

  • Louise Fletcher
    Louise Fletcher

    American actress (d. 2022).

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July 22, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 7 months old,

or 823 months and 26 days old,

or 3582 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25078 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 22, 1955?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 22, 1955.

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July 22, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 22, 1955:

  • Joseph Foley

    Actor (mr peepers) dies at 45.

  • Andrea Caffi
  • Istvan Frank

What famous deaths happened on July 22nd?

Famous deaths on July 22nd:

  • Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty

    Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Linda Christian
    Linda Christian

    Tampico, mexico -- actress.

  • Sacha Distel
    Sacha Distel

    French singer, guitarist and composer.

  • Duane Jones
    Duane Jones

    Heart attacks at 51.

  • Qusay Hussein

    Son of Saddam Hussein, worked as a journalist before his death.

  • Lunetta Chavez

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.

  • Preciosa Santos

    Influential playwright known for her groundbreaking works.

  • Galdino Pacheco

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Adden Forbes

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.

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July 22, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 22, 1955:

  • Swaziland - Birthday of former King Sobhuza II
  • Pi Approximation Day
  • St. Vandrille/Wandre Gisilus
  • St. Mineve
  • St. Joseph of Palestine (Count Joseph)
  • St. Dabius/Davius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 7 saints: St. Mary Magdalene
  • Ratcatcher's Day. See:The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
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July 22, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 22, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 18th and July 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 22, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1955 was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 22, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 22, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  2. - Learnin' The Blues
  3. - Unchained Melody

July 22, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 22, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 22, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Unchained Melody
  2. - Dreamboat
  3. - Unchained Melody
  4. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  5. - I Wonder

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July 22, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 22, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Night of the Hunter

The Night of the Hunter

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Charles Laughton

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, James Gleason

Country: United States of America

Nana

Nana

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Christian-Jaque

Starring: Charles Boyer, Martine Carol, Walter Chiari, Paul Frankeur

The Scarlet Coat

The Scarlet Coat

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Michael Wilding, George Sanders, Anne Francis

Pearl of the South Pacific

Pearl of the South Pacific

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: Virginia Mayo, Dennis Morgan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye

The Kentuckian

The Kentuckian

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Burt Lancaster

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Diana Lynn, Dianne Foster, Walter Matthau

Country: United States of America

July 22, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Windows

Windows

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Gordon Willis

Frankie Laine Time

Frankie Laine Time

Release year: 1955

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Holiday Hotel

Holiday Hotel

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michel Lang

Undercurrent

Undercurrent

Release year: 1955

July 22, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 22, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

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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, …

Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson

Not as a Stranger

By:

Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.

The View From Pompey'S Head by Hamilton Basso

The View From Pompey'S Head

By:

Sweet, peaceful -- beautiful old Pompey's Head in South Carolina. Anson Page thought that he would end his life without it. After fifteen years as a Manhattan lawyer for a large publishing company, he returns to his hometown to solve …

The Dinner Party by Gretchen Finletter

The Dinner Party

By:

The Dinner Party

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A. by Richard Stoddard Aldrich

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A.

By:

Gertrude Lawrence as Mrs. Q by Richard Stoddard Aldrich Greystone 1954, LCCC# 54-119770. 414 pages. NF/VG.

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Who was the US President on July 22, 1955?

On July 22, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 22, 1955?

On July 22, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 22, 1955?

On July 22, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 22nd?

July 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of July. 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 July 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and libya-tunisia relations: a pilot was arrested by the tunisia ministry of defence after a l-39 albatros-equipped libyan warplane crashed onto a road in tunisia.
  • 2018 - Conflict in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber from isil kills 14 and injures more than 60 people at a checkpoint near hamid karzai airport. this attack occurs as afghan vice president abdul rashid dostum returns to afghanistan from more than a year of exile in turkey. dostum, his entourage and others are not wounded.
  • 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: 2017 temple mount crisis: the united nations security council will hold a session to discuss the increasing violence in jerusalem.

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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 July 1955?

July 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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