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August 28, 1955 was the 240th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 28, 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 28, 1955, who was born and died on August 28, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing by Four Aces), movies (e.g. The Naked Street, directed by Maxwell Shane), TV series (e.g. The Prince And The Pauper) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1955?
- August 28, 1955: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1955?
- August 28, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1955?
What day of the week was August 28, 1955?
August 28, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 240th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1955 can also be written as 8/28/1955 in the US and as 28/8/1955 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1955:
- Marilynn smith wins lpga heart of america golf tournament
- Black teenager emmett till is murdered in mississippi, galvanizing the nascent american civil rights movement.
- Black teenager emmett till is lynched in mississippi for whistling at a white woman, galvanizing the nascent civil rights movement.
August 28, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 28, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1955 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 04:43 pm and setting at 02:30 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 28, 1955?
Famous people born on August 28, 1955:
- Robert Richardson
Director.
- Beres Hammond
- Tine Van Rompuy
- Hilde Van Boxelaer
- Sergej Chlebnikov
- Agostino Da Polenza
- Gaetano Liguori
- Michele Tatulli
- Angelo Izzo
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 7 months old,
or 823 months and 21 days old,
or 3581 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25071 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 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 28, 1955?
There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 28, 1955.
August 28, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1955:
- Emmit Till
African American teenager whose murder became a catalyst for the civil rights movement.
- Emmett Till kidnapped and lynched at age 14
In money, mississippi, usa.
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1955:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 28, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1955 was Love Is A Many Splendored Thing by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 28, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
August 28, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 28, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. 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 28, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Naked Street
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Maxwell Shane
Starring: Farley Granger, Anthony Quinn, Anne Bancroft, Peter Graves
Country: United States of America
Kokoro
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Kon Ichikawa
Starring: Masayuki Mori, Michiyo Aratama, Tatsuya Mihashi, Shôji Yasui
The Left Hand of God
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Gene Tierney, Lee J. Cobb, Agnes Moorehead
The Gun That Won the West
Release year: 1955
Directed by: William Castle
Starring: Dennis Morgan, Paula Raymond, Richard Denning, Chris O'Brien
Pather Panchali
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Satyajit Ray
Starring: Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Bannerjee, Subir Banerjee, Chunibala Devi
Country: United States of America
August 28, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:
The Prince and the Pauper
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Giles Foster
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
August 28, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Why Johnny Can'T Read
By: Rudolf Franz Flesch
The U.S. Department of Education recommends this classic book on phonics. This book contains complete instructions and materials for teaching children how to read at home.
The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
By: Sloan Wilson
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.
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.
Gift From The Sea
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.
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.
Who was the US President on August 28, 1955?
On August 28, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1955?
On August 28, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1955?
On August 28, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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.
