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August 29, 1955 was the 241st day of the year 1955, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 29, 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 29, 1955, who was born and died on August 29, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moments To Remember by The Four Lads), movies (e.g. Shree 420, directed by Raj Kapoor), TV series (e.g. Judge Roy Bean) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 29th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 29, 1955?
- August 29, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 29, 1955?
- August 29, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 29, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 29, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 29, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 29, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 29, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 29, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 29, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 29, 1955?
What day of the week was August 29, 1955?
August 29, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 241st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 29, 1955 can also be written as 8/29/1955 in the US and as 29/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 29, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.
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 29, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 29th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 29, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 1955 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 05:20 pm and setting at 03:31 am.
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 29, 1955?
Famous people born on August 29, 1955:
- Diamanda Galás
American singer-songwriter and pianist.
- Jacob Lew
American attorney and former Secretary of the Treasury.
- Gerard Pignon
French mechanic.
- Frank Hoste
Belgian cyclist.
- Newton Thomas Sigel
- Marie-Anne Rommel
- Piero Panciarelli
- Bernarda Fink
- Silke Pielen
- Michael Robison
Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:
![Michael Jackson]()
Michael JacksonAmerican singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.
![Lea Michele]()
Lea MicheleLea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![John McCain]()
John McCainAmerican politician.
![Carla Gugino]()
Carla GuginoCarla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.
![William Levy]()
William LevyWilliam levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.
![Temple Grandin]()
Temple GrandinAmerican animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Elliott Gould]()
Elliott GouldAmerican actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
August 29, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 7 months old,
or 823 months and 27 days old,
or 3582 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25077 days old,
if you were born on August 29, 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 29, 1955?
There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 29, 1955.
August 29, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 29, 1955:
- John Allan
What famous deaths happened on August 29th?
Famous deaths on August 29th:
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![Gene Wilder]()
Gene WilderAmerican actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Michel Constantin]()
Michel ConstantinFrench film actor (born in 1924).
![Michael Dunn]()
Michael DunnShattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).
![Jean Hagen]()
Jean HagenAmerican actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.
![Evelyn Ankers]()
Evelyn AnkersActress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.
![Stringer Davis]()
Stringer DavisActress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.
![Victor Sutherland]()
Victor SutherlandDies at 79.
![Lale Andersen]()
Lale AndersenGerman chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...
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August 29, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 29, 1955:
- The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
- Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
- Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
- 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.
Observances on August 29, 1955:
- International Day against Nuclear Tests
August 29, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 29, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 29, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1955 was Moments To Remember by The Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 29, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 29, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Four Lads - Moments To Remember
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Boyd Bennett - Seventeen
August 29, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 29, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 29, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
- Caterina Valente - The Breeze And I
August 29, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 29, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Shree 420
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Raj Kapoor
Starring: Nargis, Raj Kapoor, Nadira, Nemo
Il Bidone
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Broderick Crawford, Richard Basehart, Giulietta Masina, Franco Fabrizi
Le Amiche
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni
Starring: Eleonora Rossi Drago, Gabriele Ferzetti, Franco Fabrizi, Valentina Cortese
The Big Knife
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Wendell Corey, Jean Hagen
Seven Cities of Gold
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Robert D. Webb
Starring: Richard Egan, Anthony Quinn, Michael Rennie, Jeffrey Hunter
August 29, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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:
Judge Roy Bean
Release year: 1955
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
August 29, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 29, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Inside The Space Ships
By: George Adamski
CONTENTS Introduction by Charlotte Blodget Desmond Leslie, Foreword 1 Return of the Venusian 2 Inside a Venusian Scout Ship 3
From My Experience
By: Louis Bromfield
The book From My Experience is filled with stimulating ideas that will interest anyone who wants to understand or understand land, people, animals, plants, their relationships to science, economics, and the environment.
The Living Past Of America
By: Cornelius Vanderbilt
The Living Past of America. A picture gallery of historic homes and villages that have been restored and preserved. Cornelius Jr.
No Time For Sergeants
By: Mac Hyman
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, …
Gift From The Sea
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.
Who was the US President on August 29, 1955?
On August 29, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1955?
On August 29, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 29, 1955?
On August 29, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 29th?
August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
- 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.
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.
