Monday January 31, 1955: on this day

January 31, 1955 was the 31st day of the year 1955, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 31, 1955, who was born and died on January 31, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Crazy Otto by Johnny Maddox), movies (e.g. Jupiter's Darling, directed by George Sidney), TV series (e.g. It'S A Great Life) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 31, 1955?


January 31, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 31st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1955 can also be written as 1/31/1955 in the US and as 31/1/1955 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1955 in January 1955 calendar

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January 31, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1955:

  • Rca demonstrates first music synthesizer.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on January 31, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:53 am and setting at 02:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Feb 07, 1955.

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Who was born on January 31, 1955?


Famous people born on January 31, 1955:

  • Virginia Ruzici

    Romanian tennis player and manager.

  • Carole Middleton
  • Guido Barbujani
  • Viorel Cataramă
  • Kenny Higgs
  • Catherine Ryan Hyde
  • Hocine Benmiloudi
  • Renato Walter Togni

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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


You are 69 years 2 months old,

or 830 months and 24 days old,

or 3612 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25286 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 31, 1955?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 31, 1955:

  • John Mott

    American activist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1865).

  • Henry Ernest Atkins
  • John Raleigh Mott
  • Salvador González Anaya

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

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


Holidays on January 31, 1955:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1955:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1955 was The Crazy Otto by Johnny Maddox, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Crazy Otto
  2. - Earth Angel
  3. - Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)
  4. - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
  5. - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1955 was Softly Softly by Ruby Murray, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Softly Softly
  2. - Mambo Italiano
  3. - Give Me Your Word
  4. - The Finger Of Suspicion
  5. - Heartbeat

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

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

Jupiter's Darling

Jupiter's Darling

Release year: 1955

Directed by: George Sidney

Starring: Esther Williams, Howard Keel, Marge Champion, Gower Champion

Underwater!

Underwater!

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Jane Russell, Gilbert Roland, Richard Egan, Lori Nelson

Battle Cry

Battle Cry

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Mona Freeman, Nancy Olson

Country: United States of America

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Charles Lamont

Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Fred Clark, Lynn Bari

Many Rivers to Cross

Many Rivers to Cross

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, Victor McLaglen, Jeff Richards

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

It's a Great Life

It's a Great Life

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam Wood

Passport to Danger

Passport to Danger

Release year: 1954

Written by:

Directed by: N/a

Starring: Cesar Romero

Country: United States of America

The Great Gildersleeve

The Great Gildersleeve

Release year: 1954

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Roman Polanski

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

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

The Saturday Evening Post Treasury by Roger Butterfield

The Saturday Evening Post Treasury

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The Saturday Evening Post Treasury

The World Of Albert Schweitzer by Erica Anderson and Eugene Exman

The World Of Albert Schweitzer

By:

TRULY INSPIRING PORTRAIT FROM THE GREAT THINKER, THE HUMBLE DOEER THE HEALER and ARTIST (N.Y. TIMES). One of the BEST PICTURE BOOKS OF YEARS

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

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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, …

An Encyclopedia Of Modern American Humor by Bennett Cerf

An Encyclopedia Of Modern American Humor

By:

An Encyclopedia of Modern American Humor.

Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson

Not as a Stranger

By:

Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.

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Who was the US President on January 31, 1955?

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

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

On January 31, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1955?

On January 31, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 31st?

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

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1955?

January 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1955 calendar looked like.

Monday January 31, 1955