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see horoscope and birth chart for August 31, 1955What happened on Wednesday August 31, 1955?
About August 31st, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: A groundbreaking moment in automotive and renewable energy history occurred in Chicago, Illinois, with the public demonstration of the first automobile powered entirely by solar energy, showcasing early innovations in sustainable transportation.
- Day of the week: August 31st, 1955 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Moments To Remember by The Four Lads
- #1 UK song: Rose Marie by Slim Whitman
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
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Table of contents
- August 31, 1955: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 31, 1955?
- Who was born on August 31, 1955?
- August 31, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 31, 1955?
- Back in 1955
August 31, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1955:
- First Solar-Powered Automobile Demonstrated A groundbreaking moment in automotive and renewable energy history occurred in Chicago, Illinois, with the public demonstration of the first automobile powered entirely by solar energy, showcasing early innovations in sustainable transportation.
- First Microwave TV Station Launched in Texas The first microwave television station began operations in Lufkin, Texas, marking a significant milestone in broadcast technology and regional media infrastructure.
August 31, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 31, 1955?
August 31, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1955 can also be written as 8/31/1955 in the US and as 31/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 31, 1955?
Famous people born on August 31, 1955:
- Edwin Moses
Edwin Moses was a legendary American track and field athlete who revolutionized hurdling with his unprecedented 122-race winning streak and...
- Gary Webb
Gary Webb was an investigative journalist who exposed the CIA's involvement in cocaine trafficking during the Iran-Contra affair, a...
August 31, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1955:
- Willi Baumeister
German abstract painter, during the 1930s.
- Marcel Doret
August 31, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1955 was Moments To Remember by The Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
- 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 31, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
- 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 31, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 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 31, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1955 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:23 pm and setting at 05:37 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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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 1955
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Someone born on August 31, 1955 is:
69 years 8 months old,
or 836 months and 14 days old,
or 3637 weeks
or 25459 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1955?
There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1955.
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