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Saturday February 26, 1955: on this day
February 26, 1955 was the 57th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 26, 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 February 26, 1955, who was born and died on February 26, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Melody Of Love by Four Aces), movies (e.g. Crashout, directed by Lewis R. Foster), TV series (e.g. Passport To Danger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 1955?
- February 26, 1955: What happened on that day?
- February 26, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 1955?
- February 26, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 26, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 1955?
What day of the week was February 26, 1955?
February 26, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 57th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 1955 can also be written as 2/26/1955 in the US and as 26/2/1955 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 26, 1955:
- Peter pan closes at winter garden theater nyc after 149 performances
February 26, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 26, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 26, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:17 am and setting at 10:45 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 1955.
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Who was born on February 26, 1955?
Famous people born on February 26, 1955:
- Eugène Savitzkaya
Belgian poet and writer.
- Andreas Maislinger
Austrian historian and academic, founded the austrian holocaust memorial service.
- Jany Laignel
French homicide: he killed his wife, 2 small children, and a postal worker.
- John Inge
English bishop.
- Gianni Mauro
- Junki Takegami
- Nico Bodonczy
- Eusebio Unzué
- Roza Underova
- Randy Burke
- Francesco Fino
- Lorenzo Frison
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
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Fats DominoFats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
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Johnny CashAmerican singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
![Michael Bolton]()
Michael BoltonAmerican singer, international star and social activist.
![Nate Ruess]()
Nate RuessNate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
![Mark Dacascos]()
Mark DacascosAmerican actor and martial artist.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![Jennifer Grant]()
Jennifer GrantAmerican actress, noted family.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Tony Randall]()
Tony RandallAmerican actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
![Bill Duke]()
Bill DukeActor (bird on a wire and predator).
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February 26, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 1 month old,
or 829 months and 23 days old,
or 3607 weeks and 5 days old,
or 25254 days old,
if you were born on February 26, 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 February 26, 1955?
There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 26, 1955.
February 26, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
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Constance FordActress (ada hobson - another world).
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
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February 26, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 1955:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 1955:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 21st and February 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1955 was Melody Of Love by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 26, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Four Aces - Melody Of Love
- DeJohn Sisters - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More
- The Penguins - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)
February 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1955 was Softly Softly by Ruby Murray, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 26, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
- Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
- Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
- Ruby Murray - Heartbeat
February 26, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Crashout
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Lewis R. Foster
Starring: William Bendix, Arthur Kennedy, Luther Adler, William Talman
Untamed
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Henry King
Starring: Tyrone Power, Susan Hayward, Richard Egan, John Justin
Murder Is My Beat
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer
Starring: Paul Langton, Barbara Payton, Robert Shayne, Selena Royle
The Prodigal
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Starring: Lana Turner, Edmund Purdom, Louis Calhern, Audrey Dalton
The Devil's General
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Helmut Käutner
Starring: Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, Marianne Koch
February 26, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:
Passport to Danger
Release year: 1954
Written by: Robert C. Dennis
Directed by: N/a
Starring: Cesar Romero
Country: United States of America
The Great Gildersleeve
Release year: 1954
Oliver Twist
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Buffalo Bill, Jr.
Release year: 1955
February 26, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
I'Ll Cry Tomorrow
By: Lillian Roth
Lillian Roth, Mike Connolly, and Gerold Frank collaborated on I'll Cry Tomorrow. 1954 hardcover published in Hardcover by Frederick Fell, Inc.
Have Tux, Will Travel
By: Bob Hope
"If I could have my life over again, I would not have the time to do it." Bob Hope Bob Hope is America's favorite comedian and a legend for his wittiness and unmistakable voice.
Who was the US President on February 26, 1955?
On February 26, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1955?
On February 26, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1955?
On February 26, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
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 February 1955?
February 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
