May 1955 calendar

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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in May 1955.
The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on May 1955: find out below

Historical Events

Which were the important events of May 1955?

Events

01 May 1955 Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Tournament.
02 May 1955 Pulitzer prize awarded Tennessee Williams for
05 May 1955 Damn Yankees opens at 46th Steet Theater in New York City for 1022 performances.
06 May 1955 West Germany joins NATO
07 May 1955 West Europe Union established.
09 May 1955 German Federal Republic joins NATO.
11 May 1955 Israel attacks Gaza.
12 May 1955 Chicago Cub Sam Jones is 1st black to pitch no-hitter
14 May 1955 US performs nuclear test in Pacific Ocean.
15 May 1955 Austrian state treaty signed making Austria independent again
16 May 1955 King Baudouin of Belgium visits Congo
17 May 1955 Dutch Government of Drees resigns.
18 May 1955 Queen Juliana opens E55 fair in Amsterdam
19 May 1955 Atkinson and Depeiaza make 347 stand for 7th wkt West Indies versus Australia.
20 May 1955 Argentine parliament accepts separation of church and state.
21 May 1955 House of Flowers closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 165 performances
22 May 1955 Oldest man to drive in the Grand Prix (aged 55) finishes 6th
23 May 1955 Presbyterian Church begins accepting women ministers
25 May 1955 First ascent of Kangchenjunga (8,586 m.), the third highest mountain in the world, by a British expedition led by Joe Brown and George Band.
26 May 1955 7th Heaven opens at ANTA Theater NYC for 44 performances
27 May 1955 Red Buttons Show, last airs on NBC-TV
28 May 1955 Bob Sweikert wins Indianapolis 500 with an average speed of 128.213 mph.
29 May 1955 Jordan government of Tewfik Abdul Huda resigns.
30 May 1955 KMVT TV channel 11 in Twin Falls, ID (CBS / NBC / ABC) begins broadcasting
31 May 1955 Great Britain proclaims emergency crisis due to railroad strike.
05 May 1955 The General Treaty, by which France, Britain and the United States recognize the sovereignty of West Germany, comes into effect.