What happened on Tuesday November 01, 1955?

Here's what happened on November 01, 1955:

• Outbreak of Vietnam War The Vietnam War officially commences with armed conflict between the South Vietnam Army and the North Vietnam Army, with the latter supported by the Viet Cong guerrilla forces. This complex geopolitical struggle would become a defining conflict of the Cold War period, with significant global implications.
• Beginning of US Involvement in Vietnam The United States establishes a Military Assistance Advisory Group in South Vietnam, marking the initial phase of American military engagement in the Vietnam conflict. This strategic move signifies the start of U.S. military advisory and support operations in Southeast Asia during the Cold War era.
• United Airlines Flight 629 Mid-Air Explosion A United Airlines DC-6B aircraft catastrophically explodes in mid-air near Longmont, Colorado, resulting in the tragic loss of 44 lives. This devastating incident represents one of the significant aviation disasters of the mid-1950s, highlighting the critical importance of aircraft safety and investigation.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Nov. 01, 1955

Newspapers from Nov. 01, 1955

November 01, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 305th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 01, 1955 can also be written as 11/1/1955 in the US and as 1/11/1955 in UK and Europe.

November 01, 1955 in November 1955 calendar

Famous people born on November 01, 1955:

• Joe Arroyo

  Joe Arroyo was a legendary Colombian salsa and tropical music singer, known for his significant contributions to Caribbean music and his...

• Susan Orlean

  Susan Orlean is a prominent American journalist and author, known for her in-depth storytelling and non-fiction writing.

• Beth Leavel

  Beth Leavel is a renowned American actress and singer, particularly celebrated for her work in musical theatre and Broadway productions.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on November 1st

Famous people died on November 01, 1955:

• Dale Carnegie

  Renowned author and speaker known for his self-improvement and interpersonal skills training programs.

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on November 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 01, 1955 was Love And Marriage by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Love And Marriage
2. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
3. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
4. Fontane Sisters - Seventeen
5. Al Hibbler - He

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 01, 1955 was Hernando's Hideaway by Johnston Brothers, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. Johnston Brothers - Hernando's Hideaway
2. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
3. Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
4. Johnnie Ray - Hey There
5. Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 1st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 01, 1955 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 01, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:52 pm and setting at 09:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 31, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Nov 29, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on November 01, 1955

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Someone born on November 01, 1955 is:

69 years 6 months old,

or 834 months and 13 days old,

or 3628 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25397 days old,

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

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 1st 2025.

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

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

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