What happened on Friday December 09, 1955?

Here's what happened on December 09, 1955:

• Mass United Nations Membership Expansion A significant diplomatic milestone occurred when 16 countries simultaneously joined the United Nations, marking the end of a membership moratorium that had been in place since the Korean War. This expansion included nations from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, representing a diverse range of political systems and geographical regions.
• Adnan Menderes Forms Turkish Government Adnan Menderes of the Democratic Party (DP) formed the 22nd government of Turkey, continuing his role as a key political figure in the country's post-World War II democratic transition. This government formation was part of Turkey's ongoing political evolution during the 1950s.
• Tappan Zee Bridge Opens The Tappan Zee Bridge in New York was officially opened to traffic, connecting Rockland and Westchester counties across the Hudson River. This infrastructure project was crucial for improving transportation and connectivity in the New York metropolitan area.
• UK Cargo Ship Incident The UK cargo ship Darton ran aground near Gedser, Denmark, but was successfully refloated. This maritime incident highlights the challenges and risks of maritime navigation during the mid-1950s.

Events in 1955

December 09, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 09, 1955

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 1955

December 09, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1955 can also be written as 12/9/1955 in the US and as 9/12/1955 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1955 in December 1955 calendar

Famous people born on December 09, 1955:

• Otis Birdsong

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Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on December 9th

Famous people died on December 09, 1955:

• Adriana Budevska
• Abram Michajlovič Dragomirov
• Giuseppe Nogara

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on December 9th

December 09, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
2. Al Hibbler - He

December 09, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1955 was Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
2. Dickie Valentine - Christmas Alphabet
3. The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
4. Winifred Atwell - Let's Have A Ding Dong
5. Max Bygraves - Meet Me On The Corner

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 09, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 1955 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:44 am and setting at 02:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on December 09, 1955

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Someone born on December 09, 1955 is:

69 years 5 months old,

or 833 months and 5 days old,

or 3622 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25359 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1955?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 09, 1955.

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