What happened on Monday May 02, 1955?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1955:

• Tennessee Williams Pulitzer Prize Tennessee Williams wins the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his iconic play 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof', a significant achievement in American theatrical literature.
• WGBH TV Channel Launch WGBH TV channel 2 in Boston, Massachusetts begins broadcasting, marking an important moment in public television history. This PBS station would become a significant producer of educational and cultural programming.
• Jay Osmond Birth Jay Osmond, a member of the famous Osmond Brothers musical group, was born on this date. The Osmonds would later become a prominent pop music act known for their harmonies and family performances.
• Ed Murray Birth Ed Murray, who would later become the 53rd mayor of Seattle, was born on this date. He would go on to serve in local politics and become a notable figure in Washington state.
• Ian Callen Cricket Player Ian Callen, an Australian cricket player who played one Test match against India in 1978, notable for taking six wickets in that match.
• Delph Donkey Train Service Withdrawal The Delph Donkey passenger train service was discontinued, marking the end of a local railway route between Oldham and Delph in the United Kingdom.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from May. 02, 1955

Newspapers from May. 02, 1955

May 02, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1955 can also be written as 5/2/1955 in the US and as 2/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1955 in May 1955 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1955:

• Donatella Versace

  Renowned Italian fashion designer and businesswoman who took over the Versace fashion house after her brother Gianni's tragic murder.

• Anand Mahindra

  Prominent Indian businessman and chairman of the Mahindra Group, a major Indian multinational conglomerate known for automotive and...

• Walter Sabatini

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1955:

• Margherita Clementina d'Asburgo-Lorena
• I conte di Gowrie Alexander Hore-Ruthven

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on May 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1955 was A Blossom Fell by Nat King Cole, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Nat King Cole - A Blossom Fell
2. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
3. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
4. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
5. Four Aces - Melody Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
2. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
4. The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
5. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1955 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:02 pm and setting at 03:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1955

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Someone born on May 02, 1955 is:

70 years and 12 days old,

or 840 months and 12 days old,

or 3654 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25580 days old,

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

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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

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

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