What happened on Monday October 03, 1955?

Here's what happened on October 03, 1955:

• Brooklyn Dodgers Win World Series The Brooklyn Dodgers defeat the New York Yankees 2-0 in Game 7, winning their first and only World Series before relocating to Los Angeles, a momentous occasion for the team and its fans.
• Mickey Mouse Club Premieres Disney launches The Mickey Mouse Club on ABC, a groundbreaking children's television program that would become a cultural phenomenon. The show introduced young talents called 'Mouseketeers' and featured a mix of music, comedy, and entertainment segments.
• Captain Kangaroo Debuts Captain Kangaroo, starring Bob Keeshan, premieres on CBS-TV, beginning a landmark 29-year run in children's television. The show would become a beloved educational program that entertained and educated generations of American children.
• Juscelino Kubitschek Becomes President of Brazil Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira assumes the presidency of Brazil, marking a significant moment in the country's political history. Known for his progressive 'Plano de Metas' (Target Plan), he would go on to oversee substantial economic development and the construction of Brasília, the new capital city.
• Norodom Sihanouk Becomes Prime Minister of Cambodia Norodom Sihanouk, the former King of Cambodia, takes office as Prime Minister, beginning a complex political journey that would significantly shape Cambodia's mid-20th century history.
• Soviet Battleship Novorossiisk Strikes Mine The Soviet battleship Novorossiisk strikes a World War II-era naval mine in the Baltic Sea, highlighting the lingering dangers of unexploded ordnance years after the war's conclusion.
• Reverend Sun Myung Moon Released from Prison Reverend Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church, is released from prison in Seoul, South Korea, a pivotal moment in his controversial religious and political career.

Events in 1955

October 03, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 03, 1955

Newspapers from Oct. 03, 1955

October 03, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 276th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1955 can also be written as 10/3/1955 in the US and as 3/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

Famous people born on October 03, 1955:

• Francesco Guidolin

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on October 3rd

Famous people died on October 03, 1955:

• Alfonso Canciani
• Angelo Mercati

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on October 3rd

October 03, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1955 was Ain't That A Shame by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
2. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
3. Fontane Sisters - Seventeen
4. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
5. Don Cornell - The Bible Tells Me So

October 03, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
2. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
3. Cyril Stapleton Orchestra With Julie Dawn - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
4. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
5. Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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October 03, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 03, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 03, 1955 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 03, 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 October 03, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:26 pm and setting at 10:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on October 03, 1955

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Someone born on October 03, 1955 is:

69 years 7 months old,

or 835 months and 11 days old,

or 3632 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25426 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 03, 1955?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 03, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 03, 1955.

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