What happened on Saturday October 08, 1955?

Here's what happened on October 08, 1955:

• Brooklyn Dodgers Win Historic World Series The Brooklyn Dodgers secured their first World Series championship, defeating the New York Yankees 4 games to 3. Pitcher Johnny Podres was named Series MVP, marking a pivotal moment in baseball history.
• USS Saratoga Aircraft Carrier Launched The United States Navy launched the USS Saratoga, which was considered the world's most powerful aircraft carrier at the time, marking a significant milestone in naval military technology.
• Reverend Sun Myung Moon Released from Prison Reverend Sun Myung Moon was released from prison in Seoul, South Korea, a notable event in the context of religious and political tensions of the mid-1950s.
• Bill Elliott NASCAR Achievement Bill Elliott, a prominent NASCAR driver, won the 1988 NASCAR series championship, establishing himself as a significant figure in motorsports.
• Perth Wins Australian Rules Football Premiership Perth won the Australian rules football premiership, defeating East Fremantle 11.11 (77) to 11.9 (75), securing their first championship since 1907.
• West German Cargo Ship Fechenheim Runs Aground The West German cargo ship Fechenheim ran aground in Oslo, Norway, breaking in two. Fortunately, all 42 crew members were successfully rescued, highlighting maritime safety and emergency response.

Events in 1955

October 08, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 08, 1955

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 1955

October 08, 1955: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Green Bay Packers : 24 - 20

October 08, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 281st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1955 can also be written as 10/8/1955 in the US and as 8/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

Famous people born on October 08, 1955:

• Darrell Hammond

  Famous Saturday Night Live comedian known for his extensive impressions and long-running cast membership from 1995 to 2009.

• Yo-Yo Ma

  World-renowned cellist and cultural ambassador, known for his exceptional musical talent and cross-cultural performances.

• Bill Elliott

  Legendary NASCAR driver nicknamed 'Awesome Bill from Dawsonville', who won the Winston Cup Series championship in 1988.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on October 8th

October 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 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 08, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 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 8th is Libra.

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October 08, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 08, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:07 pm and setting at 02:55 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 08, 1955

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Someone born on October 08, 1955 is:

69 years 7 months old,

or 835 months and 6 days old,

or 3631 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25421 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 1955?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 08, 1955.

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