March 1955 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in March 1955.
The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on March 1955: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of March 1955?
Events
- 01 Mar 1955 KFAR (now KATN) TV channel 2 in Fairbanks, AK (ABC / NBC) 1st broadcast
- 02 Mar 1955 King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia abdicates the throne in favor of his father, King Norodom Suramarit.
- 03 Mar 1955 Elvis Presley appears on television for the first time.
- 05 Mar 1955 WBBJ TV channel 7 in Jackson, TN (ABC) begins broadcasting
- 06 Mar 1955 Jackie Pung wins LPGA Jacksonville Golf Open.
- 07 Mar 1955 7th Emmy Awards: Make Room for Daddy, Danny Thomas and Loretta Young
- 13 Mar 1955 Bir BSD Mahendra succeeds Tribhubana as king of Nepal.
- 14 Mar 1955 Prince Mahemdra becomes king of Nepal.
- 15 Mar 1955 Dutch 2nd Chamber requires TV licenses
- 16 Mar 1955 US President Dwight Eisenhower upholds the use of atomic weapons in case of war.
- 17 Mar 1955 The Richard Riot occurs in Montreal.
- 18 Mar 1955 I Hatojama recognized as premier of Japan.
- 19 Mar 1955 KXTV of Stockton, California, signs on the air in the United States, being the 100th commercial television station in this country.
- 20 Mar 1955 KXTV TV channel 10 in Sacramento, CA (CBS) begins broadcasting
- 21 Mar 1955 Archbishop Makarios of Cyprus desires Cyprus joining Greece
- 24 Mar 1955 Tennessee Williams, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof opens for 694 performances
- 26 Mar 1955 "Ballad of Davy Crockett" becomes the #1 record in US.
- 27 Mar 1955 9th Tony Awards: Desperate Hours and Pajama Game win.
- 30 Mar 1955 27th Academy Awards: On the Waterfront, Marlon Brando and Grace Kelly win.
- 31 Mar 1955 US Assay Office in Seattle, Washington, USA closes.
- 04 Mar 1955 An order to protect the endangered Saimaa ringed seal () was legalized.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in March 1955?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Perez Prado and His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Nat King Cole - Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Georgia Gibbs - Dance With Me Henry (Wallflower)
- Johnny Desmond - Play Me Hearts And Flowers (I Wanna Cry)
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
- Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Nat 'King' Cole - A Blossom Fell
- Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in March 1955?
My Several Worlds
By: Pearl S. Buck
This is Pearl S. Buck's extraordinary, eventful and personal story. She was the first American woman to win Nobel Prize for Literature.
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.
To The One I Love The Best
By: Ludwig Bemelmans
Best deal for condition ............ with 255 pages unused ............ Minor scratches and tears at DJ with small tape, but overall VG .......
Treadmill To Oblivion
By: Fred Allen
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).