What happened on Saturday May 07, 1955?

About May 7th, 1955, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Soviet Union signed a peace treaty with France and Great Britain, signaling a potential diplomatic thaw during the early Cold War period and attempting to reduce international tensions.
  • Day of the week: May 7th, 1955 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: A Blossom Fell by Nat King Cole
  • #1 UK song: Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett
  • Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé

More about May 7th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on May 7th, 1955.

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May 07, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 07, 1955:

  • USSR Signs Peace Treaty with Western Powers The Soviet Union signed a peace treaty with France and Great Britain, signaling a potential diplomatic thaw during the early Cold War period and attempting to reduce international tensions.
  • Western European Union Established The Western European Union (WEU) was formally established as a collective defense and security organization, marking a significant step in post-World War II European integration and cooperation.
  • Bill Shoemaker Wins 81st Kentucky Derby Jockey Bill Shoemaker rode Swaps to victory in the 81st Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:01.8 and cementing his place in horse racing history.
  • Newcastle United Wins 1955 FA Cup Final Newcastle United Football Club defeated Manchester City 3-1 in the 1955 FA Cup final, securing a memorable victory in English association football.
  • Tim Richmond Born Tim Richmond, a notable American race car driver who would later become known for his exceptional skills in motorsports, was born on this date.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was May 07, 1955?


May 07, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 127th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1955 can also be written as 5/7/1955 in the US and as 7/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 07, 1955?


Famous people born on May 07, 1955:

  • Sylvain Augier

    French journalist and television host who worked for France-Inter radio station during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

  • Axel Zwingenberger

    German pianist and songwriter known for his musical talents and contributions to contemporary music.

  • Tom Bergeron

    Well-known American television host famous for hosting shows like 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'America's Funniest Home Videos'.

  • Steve Diggle

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May 07, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 07, 1955:

  • Alberto Collo

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May 07, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 07, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1955 was A Blossom Fell by Nat King Cole, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

  1. - A Blossom Fell youtube
  2. - Unchained Melody youtube
  3. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett youtube
  4. - Ballad Of Davy Crockett youtube
  5. - Melody Of Love youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 07, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

  1. - Stranger In Paradise youtube
  2. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White youtube
  3. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White youtube
  4. - Earth Angel youtube
  5. - Give Me Your Word youtube
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May 07, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th 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 07, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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May 07, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 07, 1955 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 07, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 06:32 am.

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

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How old is someone born on May 07, 1955?


Someone born on May 07, 1955 is:

69 years 11 months old,

or 839 months and 26 days old,

or 3652 weeks

or 25564 days old,

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

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 7th 2025.

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

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

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