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October 08, 1955 was the 281st day of the year 1955, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 08, 1955, who was born and died on October 08, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ain't That A Shame by Pat Boone), movies (e.g. Oklahoma!, directed by Fred Zinnemann), TV series (e.g. Fury) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 08, 1955?
- October 08, 1955: What happened on that day?
- October 08, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 08, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 08, 1955?
- October 08, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 08, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- October 08, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 08, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- October 08, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 08, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 08, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 08, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on October 08, 1955?
What day of the week was October 08, 1955?
October 08, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 281st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 08, 1955 can also be written as 10/8/1955 in the US and as 8/10/1955 in UK and Europe.
October 08, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 08, 1955:
- World's most powerful aircraft carrier, saratoga (us), launched.
October 08, 1955: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Green Bay Packers : 24 - 20
October 08, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 08, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 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 October 8th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 08, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 08, 1955 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:07 pm and setting at 02:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1955.
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Who was born on October 08, 1955?
Famous people born on October 08, 1955:
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Darrell HammondAmerican actor and comedian.
- Bill Elliott
American race car driver.
- Lonnie Pitchford
American singer and guitarist (d. 1998).
- Alain Ferté
French race car driver.
- Paul Lennon
Australian politician, 42nd premier of tasmania.
- Bill Foster
American basketball player and coach (b. 1929).
- Yo-Yo Ma
Musician.
- Marcelo Bonelli
Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:
![Bella Thorne]()
Bella ThorneBella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.
![Matt Damon]()
Matt DamonAmerican actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.
![Bruno Mars]()
Bruno MarsAmerican singer, songwriter and record producer.
![Nick Cannon]()
Nick CannonNick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...
![Raaj Kumar]()
Raaj KumarRaaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.
![Sigourney Weaver]()
Sigourney WeaverAmerican actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.
![Paul Hogan]()
Paul HoganAustralian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.
![Chevy Chase]()
Chevy ChaseAmerican comedian and actor, who started as a writer.
![Stephanie Zimbalist]()
Stephanie ZimbalistMovie actress.
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
October 08, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 6 months old,
or 822 months and 12 days old,
or 3576 weeks
or 25032 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 08, 1955?
There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 08, 1955.
October 08, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 08, 1955:
- Iry LeJeune
American accordion player (b. 1928).
- Trifón Gómez
What famous deaths happened on October 8th?
Famous deaths on October 8th:
![Fernando Lamas]()
Fernando LamasArgentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).
![Phyllis Calvert]()
Phyllis CalvertBritish actress (born 1915).
![Nigel Bruce]()
Nigel BruceBritish actor (d. 1953).
![Eduardo Ciannelli]()
Eduardo CiannelliItalian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.
- Willy Brandt
German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).
- Reford
Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.
- Jacques Derrida
Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.
- Marianita May
Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.
- Naftula Herz Imber
Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.
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October 08, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 08, 1955:
- French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
- Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
- RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois
Observances on October 08, 1955:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
October 08, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 08, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1955 was Ain't That A Shame by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 08, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
- Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Fontane Sisters - Seventeen
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Don Cornell - The Bible Tells Me So
October 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 08, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
- Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
- Cyril Stapleton Orchestra With Julie Dawn - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
- Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
- Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
October 08, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 08, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Oklahoma!
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Fred Zinnemann
Starring: Gordon MacRae, Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson, Charlotte Greenwood
Country: United States of America
The Twinkle in God's Eye
Release year: 1955
Directed by: George Blair
Starring: Mickey Rooney, Coleen Gray, Hugh O'Brian, Joey Forman
The Desperate Hours
Release year: 1955
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott
Country: United States of America
Touch and Go
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Michael Truman
Starring: Jack Hawkins, Margaret Johnston, June Thorburn, John Fraser
Fort Yuma
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Lesley Selander
Starring: Peter Graves, Joan Vohs, John Hudson, Joan Taylor
October 08, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Fury
Release year: 1955
Directed by: David Ayer
Crossroads
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Walter Hill
Jungle Jim
Release year: 1955
Starring: Johnny Weissmuller, Martin Huston, Dean Fredericks, Tamba
Country: United States of America
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Release year: 1955
Written by: George W. Trendle, Fran Striker
Starring: Dick Simmons, Yukon King, Vic Perrin
Country: United States of America
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Release year: 1955
Starring: Richard Greene, Victor Woolf, Archie Duncan, Alexander Gauge
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
October 08, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 08, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Not as a Stranger
By: Morton Thompson
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.
The House On Nauset Marsh
By: Wyman Richardson
Dr. Wyman Richardson was a distinguished and busy physician who practiced in Boston. He also taught at Harvard Medical School. But, here's his other life, the one that is closest to him.
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 October 08, 1955?
On October 08, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1955?
On October 08, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 08, 1955?
On October 08, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 8th?
October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
- 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
- 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),
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 October 1955?
October 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
