Sunday April 17, 1955: on this day

April 17, 1955 was the 107th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1955, who was born and died on April 17, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes), movies (e.g. The Prisoner, directed by Peter Glenville), TV series (e.g. Science Fiction Theatre) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 1955?


April 17, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 107th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1955 can also be written as 4/17/1955 in the US and as 17/4/1955 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1955 in April 1955 calendar

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April 17, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 1955:

  • Betty jameson wins lpga babe didrikson-zaharias golf open.
  • Imre nagy, the communist premier of hungary, is ousted for being too moderate.

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April 17, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 02:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.

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Who was born on April 17, 1955?


Famous people born on April 17, 1955:

  • Kristine Sutherland
    Kristine Sutherland

    Kristine Sutherland is an American actress best known for her role as Joyce Summers on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

  • Pete Shelley

    British singer, guitarist, and founder of 1970's british punk group, the buzzcocks.

  • Mike Stroud

    English explorer and physician.

  • Todd Lickliter

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Pete Shelley vocal/guitar (Buzzcocks - "Going Steady"

    "love bites").

  • Ellen Barkin

    Actress.

  • Rob Bolland

    Dutch singer/guitarist (bolland & bolland).

  • Patricia Barbizet

    French business leader who has served as executive director at artemis since 1992.

  • Peter Michalke

    Journalist.

  • Angela Ciochină
  • Louise Cardoso
  • Byron Cherry
  • Markus Perwanger
  • Jerzy Pietrzyk
  • Chantal Bertouille

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 11 months old,

or 827 months and 11 days old,

or 3597 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25183 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1955?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 17, 1955.

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April 17, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 1955:

  • Lillian Lorraine
  • Emil Wachuda
  • Theda Bara

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    A Colombian novelist and journalist, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the magical realism...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Gabrella Marquez

    Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...

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April 17, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 1955:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 1955:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1955 was The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  2. - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  3. - Melody Of Love

April 17, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Give Me Your Word
  2. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  3. - Softly Softly
  4. - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
  5. - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells

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April 17, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Peter Glenville

Starring: Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Wilfrid Lawson, Kenneth Griffith

Violent Saturday

Violent Saturday

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Victor Mature, Richard Egan, Stephen McNally, Virginia Leith

Interrupted Melody

Interrupted Melody

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Curtis Bernhardt

Starring: Glenn Ford, Eleanor Parker, Roger Moore, Cecil Kellaway

Run for Cover

Run for Cover

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Nicholas Ray

Starring: James Cagney, Viveca Lindfors, John Derek, Jean Hersholt

The Eternal Sea

The Eternal Sea

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John H. Auer

Starring: Sterling Hayden, Alexis Smith, Ben Cooper, Dean Jagger

April 17, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:

Science Fiction Theatre

Science Fiction Theatre

Release year: 1955

Directed by: n/a

Starring: Truman Bradley

Country: United States of America

Swiebertje

Swiebertje

Release year: 1955

Mr. Citizen

Mr. Citizen

Release year: 1955

April 17, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Treadmill To Oblivion by Fred Allen

Treadmill To Oblivion

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Treadmill to Oblivion is Fred Allen's account, first published in 1954. It tells the story of his radio career as host of his comedy-variety program (1934-1949).

The Tumult And The Shouting by Grantland Rice

The Tumult And The Shouting

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The Good Shepherd by C.S. Forester

The Good Shepherd

By:

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!

By:

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How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on April 17, 1955?

On April 17, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1955?

On April 17, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 1955?

On April 17, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 April 1955?

April 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1955 calendar looked like.

Sunday April 17, 1955