What happened on Friday July 01, 1955?

Here's what happened on July 01, 1955:

• UK's First Atomic Bomber Squadron Formed No. 138 Squadron RAF is established as the United Kingdom's inaugural atomic bomber unit, equipped with Vickers Valiants and based at RAF Gaydon in Warwickshire, signaling Britain's nuclear military capabilities.
• Establishment of South Vietnam's Air Force The Republic of Vietnam Air Force is officially established, marking a significant milestone in the military organization of South Vietnam during the Cold War era.
• Imperial Bank of India Transforms The Imperial Bank of India undergoes a significant transformation, being renamed the State Bank of India, reflecting the country's post-independence financial restructuring.
• East Germany Forms National Airline Management East Germany establishes the initial management committee for Deutsche Lufthansa, its new national airline, reflecting the country's post-World War II economic development and aviation ambitions.
• 69th Wimbledon Men's Singles Final Tony Trabert defeated Kurt Nielsen in the men's singles final with a decisive straight-set victory of 6-3, 7-5, 6-1, showcasing his tennis prowess on the prestigious Wimbledon grass courts.
• Zamalek SC Wins 1955 Egypt Cup Zamalek Sporting Club triumphs in the 1955 Egypt Cup football tournament, adding another prestigious title to their sporting legacy.
• KOTA TV Channel 3 Launches in Rapid City KOTA TV channel 3, a dual-affiliate broadcasting ABC and NBC networks, begins its television transmission in Rapid City, South Dakota, expanding local media infrastructure.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jul. 01, 1955

Newspapers from Jul. 01, 1955

July 01, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1955 can also be written as 7/1/1955 in the US and as 1/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

July 01, 1955 in July 1955 calendar

Famous people born on July 01, 1955:

• Li Keqiang

  Prominent Chinese politician who served as the 7th Premier of the People's Republic of China from 2013 to 2023, playing a crucial role in...

• Christian Estrosi

  Prominent French politician who transitioned from professional motorcycling to politics, serving as the mayor of Nice and a member of...

• Lisa Scottoline

  Acclaimed American lawyer and bestselling author known for her legal thrillers and suspense novels.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on July 1st

Famous people died on July 01, 1955:

• Wilson Benge
• Bill Horr
• Simon Sollier

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on July 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1955 was Learnin' The Blues by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
2. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
3. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
4. Nat King Cole and the Four Knights - If I May
5. Eddie Fisher - Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 01, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Jimmy Young - Unchained Melody
2. Alma Cogan - Dreamboat
3. Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
4. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
5. Dickie Valentine - I Wonder

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 01, 1955 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 01, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:46 pm and setting at 03:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jul 05, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on July 01, 1955

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Someone born on July 01, 1955 is:

69 years 10 months old,

or 838 months and 13 days old,

or 3645 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25520 days old,

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

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 1st 2025.

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

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

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