What happened on Saturday July 09, 1955?

Here's what happened on July 09, 1955:

• Russell-Einstein Manifesto Released Pacifist Bertrand Russell issues the Russell–Einstein Manifesto in London, highlighting the dangers posed by nuclear weapons and calling for world leaders to seek peaceful resolutions to international conflict. The manifesto was signed by eleven pre-eminent intellectuals and scientists, including Albert Einstein, marking a significant moment in Cold War-era peace advocacy.
• Rock Around the Clock Tops Billboard Charts Bill Haley & His Comets' iconic song *Rock Around the Clock* becomes the first rock and roll song to reach No. 1 on the United States' Billboard pop music charts, signaling a pivotal moment in the emergence of rock and roll as a mainstream musical genre.
• First Black White House Executive Staff Member A historic milestone is reached with the appointment of the first African American executive to the White House staff, representing a significant step towards racial integration in high-level government positions.
• Dixon of Dock Green Television Premiere The London police procedural *Dixon of Dock Green*, starring Jack Warner, premieres on the BBC Television Service in the UK. The show would go on to become a landmark series, running for an impressive 21 years and influencing the police drama genre.
• Belgian Workers' Strike for 5-Day Work Week Workers in Belgium launch a strike demanding a 5-day work week, reflecting the ongoing labor movement's efforts to improve working conditions and achieve better work-life balance.
• Willie Wilson: Baseball Achievement Willie Wilson, an American baseball player, is noted for his achievement of winning the American League Batting Championship in 1982, showcasing his exceptional skill in the sport.
• Jimmy Smits Born Jimmy Smits, a prominent American actor known for roles in television series like *NYPD Blue* and *The West Wing*, is born in New York City.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jul. 09, 1955

Newspapers from Jul. 09, 1955

July 09, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 190th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 09, 1955 can also be written as 7/9/1955 in the US and as 9/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

July 09, 1955 in July 1955 calendar

Famous people born on July 09, 1955:

• Jimmy Smits

  Jimmy Smits is a renowned American actor known for his Emmy-winning roles in critically acclaimed TV series like 'NYPD Blue' and 'The West...

• Lindsey Graham

  Lindsey Graham is a prominent American politician and lawyer, serving as a United States Senator from South Carolina and known for his...

• Steve Coppell

  Steve Coppell is a respected English football manager and former professional player who had a significant career in football management and...

• Dino Cinieri
• Willie Wilson (baseball)

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on July 9th

Famous people died on July 09, 1955:

• Adolfo de la Huerta

  Mexican politician and provisional president, 1920 (b. 1881).

• Artur Virgílio Alves dos Reis

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on July 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 09, 1955 was Hummingbird by Les Paul and Mary Ford, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Les Paul and Mary Ford - Hummingbird
2. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
3. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
4. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
5. Eddie Fisher - Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 09, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Jimmy Young - Unchained Melody
2. Alma Cogan - Dreamboat
3. Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
4. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
5. Dickie Valentine - I Wonder

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 9th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 09, 1955 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 09, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 10:17 pm and setting at 11:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on July 09, 1955

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Someone born on July 09, 1955 is:

69 years 10 months old,

or 838 months and 5 days old,

or 3644 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25512 days old,

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

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 9th 2025.

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

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

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