Saturday December 31, 1955: on this day

December 31, 1955 was the 365th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1955, who was born and died on December 31, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. He by Al Hibbler), movies (e.g. The Benny Goodman Story, directed by Valentine Davies), TV series (e.g. Dr. Hudson'S Secret Journal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1955?


December 31, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 365th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1955 can also be written as 12/31/1955 in the US and as 31/12/1955 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1955 in December 1955 calendar

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December 31, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1955:

  • Vamp closes at winter garden theater nyc after 60 performances
  • The general motors corporation becomes the first u.s. corporation to make over $1 billion usd in a year.
  • General motors corporation becomes the first american corporation to make a profit of over one billion dollars in one year.
  • Strömsund bridge in sweden is completed, being the first significant cable-stayed bridge of the modern era.
  • World population: 2,755,823,000
  • Africa: 246,746,000
  • Asia: 1,541,947,000
  • Europe: 575,184,000
  • South america: 190,797,000
  • North america: 186,884,000
  • Oceania: 14,265,000

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December 31, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1955 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 31, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 09:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1956.

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Who was born on December 31, 1955?


Famous people born on December 31, 1955:

  • Shai Reshef

    Founder of University of the People, the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, accredited online university.

  • Jim Tracy

    American baseball player and team manager, a right-throwing/left-hitting outfielder who played for the chicago cubs (1980aeur"1981) and...

  • Gregor Braun
  • Hermann Tilke
  • Carlos Melanio Espínola
  • Jaime Soto
  • Erminia Giuliano
  • Maurizio Marinella
  • Luis Ángel Márquez

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

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December 31, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 28 days old,

or 3560 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24925 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1955?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1955.

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December 31, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1955:

  • Ezekiel Straw

    An American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

  • Heliodoro Moreno

    Heliodoro Moreno was a Spanish poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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December 31, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1955:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1955 was He by Al Hibbler, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 31, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - He
  2. - Autumn Leaves
  3. - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas

December 31, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1955 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 31, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just Walkin' In The Rain
  2. - Rock Around The Clock
  3. - The Green Door
  4. - Singing The Blues
  5. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

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December 31, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Benny Goodman Story

The Benny Goodman Story

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Valentine Davies

Starring: Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Berta Gersten, Barry Truex

La doncella de piedra

La doncella de piedra

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Miguel M. Delgado

Starring: Elsa Aguirre, Víctor Manuel Mendoza, Armando Silvestre, José Elías Moreno

Smiles of a Summer Night

Smiles of a Summer Night

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Ulla Jacobsson, Eva Dahlbeck, Harriet Andersson, Margit Carlqvist

Country: United States of America

Day the World Ended

Day the World Ended

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Richard Denning, Lori Nelson, Adele Jergens, Mike Connors

Country: United States of America

Devdas

Devdas

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Bimal Roy

Starring: Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Motilal, Suchitra Sen

December 31, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Harry R. Sherman

The Adventures of Long John Silver

The Adventures of Long John Silver

Release year: 1955

Directed by: *

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John Guillermin

Here and Now

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

Perspective

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

December 31, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

The Edge Of The Sea

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"The edge is both a beautiful and strange place. The Edge of the Sea is a book that can be enjoyed for both pleasure and as a guide to practical identification.

The Deer Park by Norman Mailer

The Deer Park

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Desert D'Or is a private oasis located in the middle of the cactus wilds, just two hundred miles from Hollywood. It's a haven for directors, stars, studio execs and all the other wannabe stars.

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

By:

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, …

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit

By:

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.

An Episode Of Sparrows by Rumer Godden

An Episode Of Sparrows

By:

A Mortimer Square Garden Committee emergency meeting has been called to discuss an alarming matter. Someone was digging in the garden, stealing buckets of dirt.

history

Who was the US President on December 31, 1955?

On December 31, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1955?

On December 31, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1955?

On December 31, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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 December 1955?

December 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1955 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 31, 1955