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Saturday April 23, 1955: on this day
April 23, 1955 was the 113th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 23, 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 April 23, 1955, who was born and died on April 23, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets) by Sarah Vaughan), movies (e.g. Shotgun, directed by Lesley Selander), TV series (e.g. Science Fiction Theatre) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1955?
- April 23, 1955: What happened on that day?
- April 23, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1955?
- April 23, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1955?
What day of the week was April 23, 1955?
April 23, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 113th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 1955 can also be written as 4/23/1955 in the US and as 23/4/1955 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 23, 1955:
- Kismet closes at ziegfeld theater nyc after 583 performances
- Betsy rawls wins lpga carrollton golf open.
- The canadian labour congress is formed by the merger of the trades and labour congress of canada and the canadian congress of labour.
April 23, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 23, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 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 April 23rd, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 23, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1955 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 05:27 am and setting at 10:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.
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Who was born on April 23, 1955?
Famous people born on April 23, 1955:
![Judy Davis]()
Judy DavisPerth, western australia -- actress.
- Stefano Bellone
Italian soccer team member at 1984 los angeles olympics.
- Tony Miles
English chess player and theoretician (b. 1955).
- Urmas Ott
Estonian journalist and author (d. 2008).
- Bertrand Renaudin
French jazz and funk composer, drummer.
- Mike Smith
English radio and television host (d. 2014.
- Su Ingle
British tv hostess.
- Fumi Hirano
Japanese voice actress and essayist.
- Paul J. McAuley
- Mick Poole
- Giovanna Sonnino
- Sissy Höfferer
- Ludovikus Simanullang
- Noël Dejonckheere
- Paolo Bampo
- Juan Giha
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
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Shirley TempleShirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
![John Cena]()
John CenaWwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
![Dev Patel]()
Dev PatelDev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Michael Moore]()
Michael MooreMoore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
![Jaime King]()
Jaime KingAmerican actress and model.
![Taio Cruz]()
Taio CruzTaio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
![Valerie Bertinelli]()
Valerie BertinelliValerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![George Lopez]()
George LopezMexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
April 23, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 11 months old,
or 827 months and 24 days old,
or 3599 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25196 days old,
if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 1955?
There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 23, 1955.
April 23, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 23, 1955:
- Robert H Woltjer
Classical/ar-first-member of parliament, dies at age 76.
- Ernst Jakob Christoffel
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
![Paulette Goddard]()
Paulette GoddardPaulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Howard Cosell]()
Howard CosellAmerican sports commentator and broadcaster.
![John Mills]()
John MillsBritish actor, producer, singer, and film star.
![Buster Crabbe]()
Buster CrabbeAmerican swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
![William Hartnell]()
William HartnellLondon, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
![Albert Salmi]()
Albert SalmiActor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
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April 23, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1955:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1955:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1955:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 23, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1955 was Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets) by Sarah Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
April 23, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sarah Vaughan - Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets)
- Art Mooney - Honey-Babe
- Roy Hamilton - Unchained Melody
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
April 23, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
April 23, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
- Ruby Murray With Anne Warren - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
- Eddie Fisher - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells
April 23, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Shotgun
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Lesley Selander
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Yvonne De Carlo, Zachary Scott, Guy Prescott
Godzilla Raids Again
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Motoyoshi Oda
Starring: Hiroshi Koizumi, Setsuko Wakayama, Minoru Chiaki, Takashi Shimura
Jump Into Hell
Release year: 1955
Directed by: David Butler
Starring: Jacques Sernas, Kurt Kasznar, Arnold Moss, Peter van Eyck
Kentucky Rifle
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Carl K. Hittleman
Starring: Chill Wills, Lance Fuller, Cathy Downs, Sterling Holloway
The Prisoner
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Peter Glenville
Starring: Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Wilfrid Lawson, Kenneth Griffith
April 23, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:
Science Fiction Theatre
Release year: 1955
Directed by: n/a
Starring: Truman Bradley
Country: United States of America
Orson Welles' Sketch Book
Release year: 1955
Televisite
Release year: 1955
KIRO 7 News
Release year: 1955
April 23, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
To The One I Love The Best
By: Ludwig Bemelmans
Best deal for condition ............ with 255 pages unused ............ Minor scratches and tears at DJ with small tape, but overall VG .......
A Man Called Peter
By: Catherine Marshall
Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"
The View From Pompey'S Head
By: Hamilton Basso
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 …
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.
My Several Worlds
By: Pearl S. Buck
This is Pearl S. Buck's extraordinary, eventful and personal story. She was the first American woman to win Nobel Prize for Literature.
Who was the US President on April 23, 1955?
On April 23, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1955?
On April 23, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1955?
On April 23, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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 April 1955?
April 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
