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see horoscope and birth chart for August 25, 1955What happened on Thursday, August 25, 1955?
About August 25th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 25, 1955, the last Soviet military units withdrew from Austria, marking the end of the Soviet occupation that had begun after World War II. This withdrawal was a significant step following the signing of the Austrian State Treaty on May 15, 1955, which restored Austria's sovereignty and declared its permanent neutrality.
- Day of the week: August 25th, 1955 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Love Is A Many Splendored Thing by Four Aces
- #1 UK song: Rose Marie by Slim Whitman
- Popular movie: I'll Cry Tomorrow directed by Daniel Mann
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- August 25, 1955: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 25, 1955?
- Who was born on August 25, 1955?
- August 25, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 25, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 25, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 25, 1955?
- Back in 1955
August 25, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 25, 1955:
- Soviet forces depart Austria, ending occupation On August 25, 1955, the last Soviet military units withdrew from Austria, marking the end of the Soviet occupation that had begun after World War II. This withdrawal was a significant step following the signing of the Austrian State Treaty on May 15, 1955, which restored Austria's sovereignty and declared its permanent neutrality. source: britannica.com
- Sufan Movement directive in China On August 25, 1955, the Chinese government issued a directive related to the Sufan Movement, aimed at consolidating political power and suppressing dissent. This movement was part of broader efforts during the Communist regime. source: bbc.com
- British cargo ship Argobeam abandoned after engine room fire On August 19, 1955, the British cargo ship Argobeam suffered a severe engine room fire, causing it to list 40 degrees to port. The crew was rescued by the Swedish liner Kungsholm during a mid-Atlantic gale. The ship was later salvaged, repaired, and renamed Parkgate. source: reuters.screenocean.com
August 25, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1955
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What day of the week was August 25, 1955?
August 25, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 237th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 25, 1955 can also be written as 8/25/1955 in the US and as 25/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 25, 1955?
Famous people born on August 25, 1955:
![Hank Haney]()
Hank HaneyRenowned golf instructor famous for coaching Tiger Woods for six years, during which Woods won six major championships and transformed his...
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John McGeochScottish guitarist who played with influential post-punk bands including Magazine, Visage, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Public Image Ltd.
![Mike Huckabee]()
Mike HuckabeeAmerican politician, Baptist minister, and former Governor of Arkansas who ran for the Republican presidential nomination.
August 25, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 25, 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 25, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1955 was Love Is A Many Splendored Thing by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
- 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 25, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Ruby Murray - Evermore
- David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
August 25, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 25, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 25, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 25, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 02:23 pm and setting at 11:50 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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Someone born on August 25, 1955 is:
70 years 10 months old,
or 850 months and 28 days old,
or 3700 weeks
or 25900 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1955?
There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 25th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 25, 1955.
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Why 1955 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 25, 1955, a 1955 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 25, 1955 includes Soviet forces depart Austria, ending occupation, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 25, 1955 included “Love Is A Many Splendored Thing” by Four Aces, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 25, 1955 included I'll Cry Tomorrow, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 25, 1955 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Hank Haney, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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