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August 07, 1955 was the 219th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 07, 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 07, 1955, who was born and died on August 07, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 07, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets), movies (e.g. Mr. Arkadin, directed by Orson Welles), TV series (e.g. Windows) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 7th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 07, 1955?
- August 07, 1955: What happened on that day?
- August 07, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 07, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 07, 1955?
- August 07, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 07, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 07, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 07, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 07, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 07, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 07, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 07, 1955?
What day of the week was August 07, 1955?
August 07, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 219th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 07, 1955 can also be written as 8/7/1955 in the US and as 7/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 07, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 07, 1955:
- Bar-ilan university founded in israel
- Kstf tv channel 10 in scottsbluff-gering, nb (cbs / nbc) begins
August 07, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 07, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 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 August 7th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 07, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 07, 1955 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:42 pm and setting at 11:06 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 07, 1955?
Famous people born on August 07, 1955:
![Wayne Knight]()
Wayne KnightWayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..
- Suresh Wadkar
Renowned Indian playback singer known for his melodious voice.
- Walt White
Pioneer in computer graphics and visualization.
- Vladimir Sorokin
Russian playwright and author.
- Greg Nickels
American lawyer and politician, 51st mayor of seattle.
- Diane Downs
American homicide.
- Blas Rodríguez
Cuban librarian.
- Gregoris Valtinos
Greek actor and director.
- Dez Dickerson
- Vladimir Georgievič Sorokin
- Donatella Scarnati
- Sandro Satta
- John Rudd
- Bubba Wilson
- Celso Guity
- Roberto Nobili
Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:
![Charlize Theron]()
Charlize TheronSouth african-american actress, producer, and model.
![David Duchovny]()
David DuchovnyAmerican actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.
![Sydney Penny]()
Sydney PennyActress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).
![Charlotte Lewis]()
Charlotte LewisKensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.
![Garrison Keillor]()
Garrison KeillorAmerican broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.
![Megan Gale]()
Megan GaleAustralian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.
![Brit Marling]()
Brit MarlingAmerican screenwriter and producer of actresses.
![Anjanette Comer]()
Anjanette ComerAnjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.
![Abbey Lincoln]()
Abbey LincolnAbbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...
![John Glover]()
John GloverAmerican singer and actor.
August 07, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 8 months old,
or 824 months and 12 days old,
or 3584 weeks and 5 days old,
or 25093 days old,
if you were born on August 07, 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 07, 1955?
There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 07, 1955.
August 07, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 07, 1955:
- Ewa Olliwier
What famous deaths happened on August 7th?
Famous deaths on August 7th:
![Joi Lansing]()
Joi LansingAmerican model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).
![Jonathan Jackson]()
Jonathan JacksonInstigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
![Esther Phillips]()
Esther PhillipsAmerican singer best known for her r&b vocals.
![Russ Morgan]()
Russ MorganScranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.
![Grayson Hall]()
Grayson HallGrayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.
![Brion James]()
Brion JamesAmerican actor (born 1945).
- Ravindra Nath Tagore
Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.
- Kiril Stanilavski
A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...
- Harlean Carpenter
Harlean Carpenter, better known by her stage name Jean Harlow, was an American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s.
- Virginia Apgar
Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.
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August 07, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 07, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 07, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1955 was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 07, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 07, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Sammy Davis Jr. - Something's Gotta Give (orchestra Of Sy Oliver)
August 07, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 07, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 07, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Ruby Murray - Evermore
- David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
August 07, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 07, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mr. Arkadin
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Orson Welles
Starring: Orson Welles, Peter van Eyck, Michael Redgrave, Patricia Medina
Country: United States of America
Die Mädels vom Immenhof
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Wolfgang Schleif
Starring: Angelika Meissner, Heidi Brühl, Christiane König, Margarete Haagen
Wiretapper
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Dick Ross
Starring: Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy, Phil Tead
To Catch a Thief
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams
Country: United States of America
Footsteps in the Fog
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Arthur Lubin
Starring: Stewart Granger, Jean Simmons, Bill Travers, Belinda Lee
August 07, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 07, 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:
Windows
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Gordon Willis
Frankie Laine Time
Release year: 1955
Musical Chairs
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom
Holiday Hotel
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Michel Lang
Undercurrent
Release year: 1955
August 07, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 07, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Onions In The Stew
By: Betty MacDonald
Betty MacDonald's books have taught me much about tolerance and friendship, even though I am an adult in my 20's.
Something Of Value
By: Robert Ruark
The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.
Run Silent, Run Deep
By: Edward L. Beach
This is the story of the silent serviceaEUR", the submarine crews that destroyed the Japanese merchant ship. It is a narrative tale with drama and intimacy, telling the story of two strong-headed men. Their loves, their jealousies and their fates …
How To Live 365 Days A Year
By: John A. Schindler
How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.
The View From Pompey'S Head
By: Hamilton Basso
Sweet, peaceful -- beautiful old Pompey's Head in South Carolina. Anson Page thought that he would end his life without it. After fifteen years as a Manhattan lawyer for a large publishing company, he returns to his hometown to solve …
Who was the US President on August 07, 1955?
On August 07, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1955?
On August 07, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 07, 1955?
On August 07, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 7th?
August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
- 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
- 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.
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.
