What happened on Sunday June 05, 1955?

Here's what happened on June 05, 1955:

• Pattillo Higgins, Oil Pioneer, Passes Away Pattillo Higgins, a pioneering American oil businessman and geologist, died at the age of 91. Higgins was instrumental in the early development of the Texas oil industry and is notably known for his role in discovering the famous Spindletop oil field in 1901, which dramatically transformed the petroleum industry in the United States.
• Sir Herbert Stanley, Former Northern Ireland Governor, Dies Sir Herbert Stanley, a distinguished British colonial administrator, passed away at 82. He served as the Governor of Northern Ireland, playing a significant administrative role during a complex period in the region's political history. His career represented the British administrative approach in managing colonial territories during the mid-20th century.
• Louise Suggs Wins LPGA Eastern Golf Open Professional golfer Louise Suggs secured victory at the LPGA Eastern Golf Open, further establishing her prominence in women's professional golf during the mid-1950s. Suggs was a founding member of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and played a significant role in developing women's professional golf in the United States.

Events in 1955

June 05, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 05, 1955

Newspapers from Jun. 05, 1955

June 05, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 156th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 05, 1955 can also be written as 6/5/1955 in the US and as 5/6/1955 in UK and Europe.

June 05, 1955 in June 1955 calendar

Famous people born on June 05, 1955:

• Polo Montanez

  Renowned Cuban singer and songwriter who was a key figure in the traditional Cuban music scene, known for his authentic and heartfelt folk...

• Val McDermid

  Award-winning Scottish crime writer known for her gripping crime novels and influential contributions to the mystery genre.

• Hervé This
• Régis Jauffret

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on June 5th

June 05, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 05, 1955 was Something's Gotta Give by The McGuire Sisters, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. The McGuire Sisters - Something's Gotta Give
2. Gisele MacKenzie - Hard To Get
3. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
4. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
5. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues

June 05, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 05, 1955 was Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
2. Jimmy Young - Unchained Melody
3. Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
4. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
5. The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 5th is Gemini.

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

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June 05, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 05, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 05, 1955 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 05, 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 June 05, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:43 pm and setting at 06:04 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jul 05, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on June 05, 1955

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Someone born on June 05, 1955 is:

69 years 11 months old,

or 839 months and 19 days old,

or 3650 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25556 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 05, 1955?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 05, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 05, 1955.

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