What happened on Wednesday October 05, 1955?

Here's what happened on October 05, 1955:

• Disneyland Hotel Opens in Anaheim The Disneyland Hotel officially opened to the public on October 5, 1955, in Anaheim, California. This landmark hotel was part of Walt Disney's ambitious vision to create a comprehensive entertainment destination, strategically located near the newly opened Disneyland theme park. The hotel would become an iconic part of the Disney resort experience, offering guests convenient accommodations and immersive Disney-themed hospitality.
• Leo Barnes: Irish Rock Musician Leo Barnes, a musician known for his work with the Irish rock band Hothouse Flowers, was born on this date. The band is particularly famous for their hit song "Don't Go", which showcased Barnes's musical talents.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Oct. 05, 1955

Newspapers from Oct. 05, 1955

October 05, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 278th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1955 can also be written as 10/5/1955 in the US and as 5/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

Famous people born on October 05, 1955:

• Ángela Molina

  Renowned Spanish actress and singer known for her significant contributions to Spanish cinema and performing arts.

• Adair Turner

  Baron Turner of Ecchinswell, a prominent English academic and businessman with significant influence in economic policy and research.

• Jean-Jacques Lafon

  French singer-songwriter who has made notable contributions to the French music scene.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on October 5th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 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 5th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 05, 1955 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 05, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 12:28 pm.

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 05, 1955

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Someone born on October 05, 1955 is:

69 years 7 months old,

or 835 months and 9 days old,

or 3632 weeks

or 25424 days old,

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

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 5th 2025.

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

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

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