What happened on Friday November 04, 1955?

Here's what happened on November 04, 1955:

• Vienna State Opera Reopens After World War II The historic Vienna State Opera was rebuilt and reopened with a symbolic performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's powerful opera 'Fidelio', marking a significant cultural restoration after the devastating destruction of World War II. This event represented not just a musical performance, but a powerful statement of cultural resilience and renewal in post-war Austria.
• Cy Young's Death Cy Young, a legendary American baseball player whose name became synonymous with pitching excellence, passed away at the age of 88. His remarkable career and subsequent namesake pitching award have left an indelible mark on baseball history.
• Matti Vanhanen Birth Matti Vanhanen, who would later serve as Prime Minister of Finland, was born in Jyväskylä, a significant city in central Finland. Vanhanen would go on to become a prominent political figure in Finnish national politics during the early 21st century.

Events in 1955

November 04, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 04, 1955

Newspapers from Nov. 04, 1955

November 04, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 308th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 04, 1955 can also be written as 11/4/1955 in the US and as 4/11/1955 in UK and Europe.

November 04, 1955 in November 1955 calendar

Famous people born on November 04, 1955:

• David Julius

  Prize laureate for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.

• Matti Vanhanen

  Finnish politician who served as the 40th Prime Minister of Finland from 2003 to 2010, known for his centrist political views and leadership...

• Phil Simms

  Former NFL quarterback who played for the New York Giants, known for his exceptional performance in Super Bowl XXI.

• Robert Menzies (actor)
• Philippe Renard
• Steve Mariucci

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on November 4th

Famous people died on November 04, 1955:

• Cy Young

  Cy Young was a legendary American baseball pitcher who set numerous records and after whom the Cy Young Award is named.

• Robert E. Sherwood

  American playwright and screenwriter (b. 1896).

• Antonio Ferretti

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on November 4th

November 04, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 04, 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 04, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 04, 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 4th 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 04, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 04, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 04, 1955 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 04, 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 04, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 09:07 pm and setting at 11:54 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 04, 1955

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Someone born on November 04, 1955 is:

69 years 6 months old,

or 834 months and 10 days old,

or 3627 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25394 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 04, 1955?

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 04, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 04, 1955.

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