What happened on Friday January 07, 1955?

Here's what happened on January 07, 1955:

• Marian Anderson Breaks Racial Barrier at Metropolitan Opera Contralto Marian Anderson becomes the first African American performer to sing at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera, performing in Giuseppe Verdi's opera 'Un ballo in maschera'. This groundbreaking moment represents a significant milestone in breaking racial barriers in classical music and performing arts.
• WCIQ TV Channel 7 Launches in Alabama WCIQ TV channel 7, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station located in Mt Cheaha, Alabama, begins its broadcasting operations, expanding media access in the region.
• Gerald Hartigan, South African Cricket Player, Dies Gerald Hartigan, a South African cricket batsman who played in five Test matches between 1911 and 1914, passes away.

Events in 1955

January 07, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 07, 1955

Newspapers from Jan. 07, 1955

January 07, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 7th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 07, 1955 can also be written as 1/7/1955 in the US and as 7/1/1955 in UK and Europe.

January 07, 1955 in January 1955 calendar

Famous people born on January 07, 1955:

• Sandra Bernhard in Arizona

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Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on January 7th

Famous people died on January 07, 1955:

• Lamorna Birch
• Edward Kasner
• Arthur Keith

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on January 7th

January 07, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 07, 1955 was Sincerely by The McGuire Sisters, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. The McGuire Sisters - Sincerely
2. David Carroll and His Orchestra - Melody Of Love
3. The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane

January 07, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 07, 1955 was The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
2. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
3. Billy Eckstine - No One But You
4. Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
5. Ruby Murray - Heartbeat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 7th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 07, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 07, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 07, 1955 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 07, 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 January 07, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:58 pm and setting at 07:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on January 07, 1955

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Someone born on January 07, 1955 is:

70 years 3 months old,

or 843 months and 16 days old,

or 3667 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25674 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 07, 1955?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 07, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 07, 1955.

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