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Born in 1955: Italy

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

What was Italy like in 1955?

Here is what Italy was like in 1955. The biggest song was “Buongiorno tristezza”. In cinemas, people watched “Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing”. In the news: Rome opens its first metro line. 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

  • Buongiorno tristezza · Claudio Villa and Tullio Pane

Films

  • Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing · Directed by Henry King
  • La donna più bella del mondo · Box office No. 2, 1955–56 season
  • Marcelino pan y vino · Box office No. 3, 1955–56 season

On TV

  • Telegiornale (TG1) · Rai · the news
  • Lascia o raddoppia? · Programma Nazionale · Mike Bongiorno

Cars

  • Piaggio Ape three-wheeler · Piaggio
  • Lambretta scooter · Innocenti
  • Vespa scooter · Piaggio
  • Fiat Topolino · Fiat

Snacks and ice creams

  • Fanta with oranges · Made in Naples

Fashion

  • No bikinis, please · Beachwear
  • Pucci silk scarves · Emilio Pucci
  • Roman Holiday glamour · Sorelle Fontana

Sports

  • Fiorentina win the Scudetto · Serie A 1955–56
  • Fiorenzo Magni wins the Giro d'Italia · Giro d'Italia 1955

In the news

  • Rome opens its first metro line (1955-02-09)
  • The Fiat 600 is unveiled (1955-03-10)
  • Giovanni Gronchi elected President (1955-04-29)
  • First episode of "Lascia o raddoppia?" (1955-11-19)
  • Italy 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 Italy like in 1955?

Here is what Italy was like in 1955. The biggest song was “Buongiorno tristezza”. In cinemas, people watched “Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing”. In the news: Rome opens its first metro line. 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 Italy in 1955?

“Buongiorno tristezza” was the biggest song of 1955 in Italy.

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 27, 2026