What happened today in 1955?

About December 14th, 1955, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 14, 1955, sixteen countries were admitted to the United Nations through United Nations Security Council Resolution 109, significantly expanding the organization's global representation. These countries included Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Laos, Libya, Nepal, Portugal, Romania, and Spain.
  • Day of the week: December 14th, 1955 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams
  • #1 UK song: Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets
  • Popular movie: The Court Jester directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

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