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Born in 1955: Spain

This was Spain in 1955. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Spain like in 1955?

Here is what Spain was like in 1955. The biggest song was “Violetas imperiales”. In cinemas, people watched “Marcelino, pan y vino (The Miracle of Marcelino)”. In the news: Spanish Fashion Show opens in Barcelona. 1955 was also the Year of the Wood Goat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1955.

Songs

  • Violetas imperiales · Luis Mariano
  • Soy minero · Antonio Molina
  • Madrid tiene seis letras · Pepe Blanco
  • Te he de querer mientras viva · Marifé de Triana
  • Mi perrita pequinesa · Pepe Mairena

Films

  • Marcelino, pan y vino (The Miracle of Marcelino) · Ladislao Vajda
  • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers · One of the most-watched films ever in Spain

Cars

  • Pegaso Z-102 sports car · ENASA (Pegaso)
  • SEAT 1400, the first SEAT · SEAT
  • Biscúter microcar · Autonacional
  • Spain's best-selling car: SEAT 1400 A · SEAT

Snacks and ice creams

  • Cola Cao on the radio · Nutrexpa
  • Facundo nuts and seeds · Facundo
  • La Casera · Fizzy gaseosa

Phones and gadgets

  • One million telephones · Telefónica (CTNE)

Fashion

  • Pertegaz goes international · Manuel Pertegaz
  • Madrid haute couture · Hollywood in Madrid
  • The bikini reaches Benidorm · Beachwear

Sports

  • Athletic Bilbao are league champions · 1955–56 La Liga

In the news

  • Spanish Fashion Show opens in Barcelona (1955-02-24)
  • Barcelona hosts the Mediterranean Games (1955-07-16)
  • Rural Education Institute founded (1955-10-08)
  • Spain joins the United Nations (1955-12-14)

1955: the Year of the Wood Goat

People born from about 4 February 1955 to 3 February 1956 share the Goat as their year animal, with the Wood element: kindness and creativity with growth and kindness. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Horse year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Spain like in 1955?

Here is what Spain was like in 1955. The biggest song was “Violetas imperiales”. In cinemas, people watched “Marcelino, pan y vino (The Miracle of Marcelino)”. In the news: Spanish Fashion Show opens in Barcelona. 1955 was also the Year of the Wood Goat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1955.

What was the No. 1 song in Spain in 1955?

“Violetas imperiales” was the biggest song of 1955 in Spain.

What animal year was 1955?

1955 was the Year of the Wood Goat, from about 4 February 1955 to 3 February 1956. People born in January 1955 belong to the Wood Horse year.

How old is someone born in 1955?

Someone born in 1955 turns 71 in 2026.

How can I see the exact day I was born?

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Last updated October 28, 2026