What happened on Wednesday March 02, 1955?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1955:

• Claudette Colvin's Civil Rights Stand Fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin becomes an early civil rights activist by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white woman in Montgomery, Alabama. She was forcibly removed from the bus, arrested, and subjected to physical and verbal harassment, predating Rosa Parks' similar protest by nine months and challenging racial segregation laws.
• Cambodian Royal Abdication King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia voluntarily abdicates the throne, transferring power back to his father, King Norodom Suramarit, in a rare and peaceful royal transition of power.
• Steve Small: Cricket Player Profile Steve Small, a notable New South Wales opening batsman, recognized for his contributions to Australian cricket during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1955

March 02, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 02, 1955

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1955

March 02, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 61st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1955 can also be written as 3/2/1955 in the US and as 2/3/1955 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1955 in March 1955 calendar

Famous people born on March 02, 1955:

• Jay Osmond

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• Dale Bozzio

  Dale Bozzio is an American singer and musician best known for her work with Frank Zappa and her new wave band Missing Persons, recognized...

• Shoko Asahara

  Shoko Asahara was the founder of Aum Shinrikyo, a notorious Japanese cult responsible for the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack, a...

• Ken Salazar

  Ken Salazar is an American politician who served as United States Senator and the 50th United States Secretary of the Interior, playing a...

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on March 2nd

Famous people died on March 02, 1955:

• Gavin Crawford

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on March 2nd

March 02, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1955 was Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup by Nat King Cole, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Nat King Cole - Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup
2. Perez Prado and His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Four Aces - Melody Of Love
4. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
5. The Penguins - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)

March 02, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
2. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
3. Nat 'King' Cole - A Blossom Fell
4. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
5. Dean Martin - Let Me Go Lover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 02, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 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 March 02, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 11:31 am and setting at 03:03 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 1955

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Someone born on March 02, 1955 is:

70 years 2 months old,

or 842 months and 12 days old,

or 3663 weeks

or 25641 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 1955?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 02, 1955.

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