What happened on Friday April 01, 1955?

Here's what happened on April 01, 1955:

• Winston Churchill Resigns as Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill stepped down from his role as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, concluding a historic leadership period that spanned World War II and its aftermath.
• EOKA Rebellion Begins in Cyprus The EOKA (National Organization of Cypriot Fighters) launched an armed rebellion against British colonial rule, seeking unification (enosis) with Greece, marking a significant moment in Cyprus's independence movement.
• Post-War Flight Restrictions Lifted in West Germany West Germany ended post-World War II restrictions on powered flight, with Lufthansa launching operations and connecting major cities including Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Munich.
• Devastating Earthquakes in Mindanao A series of earthquakes struck Mindanao Island in the Philippines, resulting in 225 fatalities and destroying 2,997 houses, causing significant humanitarian and infrastructural damage.
• Revised Criminal Code of Canada Takes Effect The Canadian government implemented a comprehensive update to its Criminal Code, modernizing legal standards and procedures for criminal justice across the nation.
• Richard J. Daley Elected Mayor of Chicago Richard J. Daley won the Chicago mayoral election, defeating Robert Merrian with 708,222 votes to 581,555, beginning a significant political era in the city's history.
• Political Shift in South Vietnam The Cao Dai sect broke away from the National Front and pledged military support to the Diem cabinet, signaling complex political dynamics in South Vietnam.
• Military Action Suppresses Bureaucratic Strike in Amsterdam Dutch military forces intervened to quell a bureaucratic strike in Amsterdam, demonstrating the government's stance against labor disruptions.
• WTVT Television Channel 13 Launches in Tampa-St. Petersburg CBS affiliate WTVT Channel 13 begins its first broadcast in the Tampa-St. Petersburg media market, expanding television coverage in Florida.

Events in 1955

April 01, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 01, 1955

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 1955

April 01, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 91st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1955 can also be written as 4/1/1955 in the US and as 1/4/1955 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1955 in April 1955 calendar

Famous people born on April 01, 1955:

• Terry Nichols

  Convicted domestic terrorist involved in the Oklahoma City bombing alongside Timothy McVeigh.

• Roberto Pruzzo
• Alex McDowell

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on April 1st

Famous people died on April 01, 1955:

• Lin Huiyin
• Alf Baker
• Silvio D'Amico
• Boris Mirkine-Guetzévitch

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1955 was It's A Sin To Tell A Lie by Somethin' Smith & The Redheads, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Somethin' Smith & The Redheads - It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
2. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
3. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
4. Four Aces - Melody Of Love
5. The Cowboy Church Sunday School - Open Up Your Heart (And Let The Sunshine In)

April 01, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
2. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
4. Ruby Murray With Anne Warren - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
5. Eddie Fisher - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 1955 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 01, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 12:49 pm and setting at 03:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Apr 07, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on April 01, 1955

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Someone born on April 01, 1955 is:

70 years 1 month old,

or 841 months and 2 days old,

or 3657 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25600 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1955?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 01, 1955.

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