Friday July 08, 1955: on this day

July 08, 1955 was the 189th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 08, 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 July 08, 1955, who was born and died on July 08, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 08, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hummingbird by Les Paul and Mary Ford), movies (e.g. Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple, directed by Hiroshi Inagaki), TV series (e.g. Musical Chairs) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 8th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 08, 1955?


July 08, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 189th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1955 can also be written as 7/8/1955 in the US and as 8/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

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July 08, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 08, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 08, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on July 8th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 08, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 08, 1955 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 08, 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 July 08, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 09:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.

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Who was born on July 08, 1955?


Famous people born on July 08, 1955:

  • Duwan Takahashi

    Duwan Takahashi was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Analese Eriksson

    Analese Eriksson was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Adalay Wilkins

    Adalay Wilkins was a renowned columnist and social commentator, known for her sharp wit and insightful analysis of political and cultural...

  • Miara Rossi

    Miara Rossi was an acclaimed Italian novelist whose works often delved into the complexities of family, love, and the human condition.

  • Kyrra Wilkins

    Kyrra Wilkins was a respected politician known for her bipartisan approach and commitment to public service.

  • Kimon Kostopoulos

    Greek politician known for his work in education reform.

  • Brazen Brynn

    Brazen Brynn is a veteran politician known for her unwavering commitment to her principles and her ability to navigate the complexities of...

  • Jakell Müller

    Jakell Müller is a renowned mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Chastelyn Müller

    Chastelyn Müller is a renowned mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra.

  • Jerrico Gutierrez

    Jerrico Gutierrez was a renowned Latin American poet known for his lyrical and politically-charged works.

  • Rogina Wilkins

    Rogina Wilkins was an American novelist known for her historical fiction exploring the experiences of marginalized communities.

  • Carinna Moretti

    Carinna Moretti was an acclaimed Italian novelist whose works often explored themes of family, identity, and cultural heritage.

  • Torria Lee

    Torria Lee was a respected biographer known for her meticulously researched and captivating accounts of historical figures.

  • Monty Don

    German-english television host.

  • Jenissa Goldstein

    Jenissa Goldstein is a renowned biographer known for her meticulously researched and insightful works on influential figures in literature...

  • Irvin Baxter

    American politician known for his work in the field of politics.

  • Mihaela Mitrache

    Romanian actress (born in 1955).

  • Suzanne Weyn

    Author.

  • Alison Fraser

    American actress.

Whose famous birthday is on July 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 8th:

  • Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon

    Kevin bacon is a well-known american actor, best known for his roles in movies such as footloose and apollo 13.

  • Jaden Smith
    Jaden Smith

    American actor and rapper, known for his roles in films like The Pursuit of Happyness and The Karate Kid.

  • Sophia Bush
    Sophia Bush

    Sophia Bush is an American actress, director, and activist, best known for her role in the TV series One Tree Hill.

  • Wolfgang Puck
    Wolfgang Puck

    Wolfgang puck is an austrian-born celebrity chef known for popularizing california cuisine and pioneering the concept of the celebrity chef.

  • Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia

    Milo ventimiglia is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'gilmore girls' and 'this is us'.

  • Claire Keim
    Claire Keim

    French actress and singer, keim was born to keim, a dentist mother and an architect.

  • Marianne Williamson
    Marianne Williamson

    American inspirational speaker and teacher of a course in miracles.

  • Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston

    American actress of third generation, granddaughter of actor walter huston and daughter of john huston.

  • Michael Weatherly
    Michael Weatherly

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper

    Robert knepper is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as prison break and heroes.

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July 08, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 9 months old,

or 825 months and 11 days old,

or 3589 weeks

or 25123 days old,

if you were born on July 08, 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 July 08, 1955?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 08, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 08, 1955.

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July 08, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on July 8th?

Famous deaths on July 8th:

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

  • Dick Sargent
    Dick Sargent

    American actor best known for his role as darrin ii on "bewitched", which he played in 1969.

  • Michael Wilding
    Michael Wilding

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Larry Storch
    Larry Storch

    American actor and comedian[124](d. 2022).

  • Brinly Shelley

    Brinly Shelley was a Romantic poet known for their lyrical and imaginative works, including the classic poem 'Ozymandias'.

  • Lyal Watson

    Esteemed biologist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

  • Colburn Shelley

    Colburn Shelley was a prominent English Romantic poet known for his lyrical and visionary works.

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July 08, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 08, 1955:

  • Annual Soapy Smith wake, held each year in Skagway, Alaska in the Gold Rush Cemetery and in Hollywood, California at the Magic Castle
  • Feast day of Saint Kilian
  • Feast day of Saint Grimbald
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July 08, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 08, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 4th and July 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1955 was Hummingbird by Les Paul and Mary Ford, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

July 08, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 08, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 4th and July 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hummingbird
  2. - Learnin' The Blues
  3. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  4. - Unchained Melody
  5. - Heart

July 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

July 08, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 08, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 4th and July 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Unchained Melody
  2. - Dreamboat
  3. - Unchained Melody
  4. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  5. - I Wonder

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July 08, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 08, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Hiroshi Inagaki

Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Mariko Okada, Kôji Tsuruta, Kaoru Yachigusa

Country: United States of America

Doctor at Sea

Doctor at Sea

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Brenda de Banzie, Brigitte Bardot, James Robertson Justice

Country: United States of America

Wichita

Wichita

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Joel McCrea, Vera Miles, Lloyd Bridges, Wallace Ford

Foxfire

Foxfire

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: Jane Russell, Jeff Chandler, Dan Duryea, Mara Corday

We're No Angels

We're No Angels

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, Aldo Ray, Joan Bennett

Country: United States of America

July 08, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 08, 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:

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Holiday Hotel

Holiday Hotel

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michel Lang

Undercurrent

Undercurrent

Release year: 1955

Do It Yourself

Do It Yourself

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Dimitris Tsilifonis

Terminus

Terminus

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Innerface Films LLC

July 08, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 08, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Not Honour More by Joyce Cary

Not Honour More

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Not Honour More is the third book in the second trilogy or, to Cary's preference, the triptych. The Prisoner of Grace is the first novel, and Except the Lord is the second.

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

The Dinner Party by Gretchen Finletter

The Dinner Party

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The Dinner Party

The Good Shepherd by C.S. Forester

The Good Shepherd

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After reading The Good Shepherd, John P. Marquand wrote that C. S. Forester was the First Admiral of the seven seas fiction.

Bottoms Up! by Cornelia Otis Skinner

Bottoms Up!

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Who was the US President on July 08, 1955?

On July 08, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 08, 1955?

On July 08, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 08, 1955?

On July 08, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 8th?

July 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of July. 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 July 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: the united arab emirates announces that it will withdraw some of its troops from yemen as part a "strategic redeployment".
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: an israeli plane is damaged by the syrian air defense force. the israeli missile strike against the tiyas military airbase in the homs governorate (t-4 airbase), is stopped by the syrian air defense force.
  • 2017 - Tropical storm nanmadol 2017: 15 people are killed in flooding on kyushu, a southern japanese island. six others are missing.

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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 July 1955?

July 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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