What happened on Thursday May 05, 1955?

Here's what happened on May 05, 1955:

• West Germany Gains Sovereignty The Allied occupation of West Germany officially ends. The Federal Republic of Germany becomes an independent sovereign state through the ratification of the Paris agreements in Bonn, Germany, marking a significant milestone in post-World War II European geopolitics.
• West Germany Joins NATO West Germany becomes a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), further integrating the country into Western geopolitical structures after World War II.
• US Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducts a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing.
• India's Hindu Divorce Law India's parliament accepts legislation related to Hindu divorce, representing a significant legal and social reform in the country's personal law system.
• Damn Yankees Broadway Premiere The musical 'Damn Yankees' opens at the 46th Street Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 1,022 performances.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from May. 05, 1955

Newspapers from May. 05, 1955

May 05, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 125th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

May 05, 1955 in May 1955 calendar

Famous people born on May 05, 1955:

• Lisa Jane Persky

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on May 5th

Famous people died on May 05, 1955:

• Enea Mattei
• Anna Petrovna Ostroumova-Lebedeva

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on May 5th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 1955 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:05 pm and setting at 05:17 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 05, 1955

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Someone born on May 05, 1955 is:

69 years 11 months old,

or 839 months and 28 days old,

or 3652 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25566 days old,

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

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 5th 2025.

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

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

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