What happened on Monday May 09, 1955?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1955:

• West Germany Joins NATO On May 9, 1955, the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) officially became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), marking a significant moment in post-World War II geopolitical realignment. This event symbolized West Germany's integration into the Western alliance system during the Cold War and represented a major diplomatic milestone.
• Birth of The Muppets on Television On May 9, 1955, Jim Henson debuted his groundbreaking puppet show 'Sam and Friends' on WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. This television premiere marked the first appearance of an early version of Kermit the Frog and launched what would become the iconic Muppets franchise, revolutionizing children's entertainment and puppetry.
• Kate Booth's Life Note A biographical note about Kate Booth, the eldest daughter of Salvation Army founders William and Catherine Booth, born in 1858. While specific details of this particular date are not provided, it represents a moment in the life of a significant family in philanthropic history.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from May. 09, 1955

Newspapers from May. 09, 1955

May 09, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 129th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1955 can also be written as 5/9/1955 in the US and as 9/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1955 in May 1955 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1955:

• Kevin Peter Hall

  Actor known for 'Harry and the Hendersons', who tragically died from AIDS at age 35.

• Tad Coffin

  Olympic gold medalist equestrian who made history by becoming the first American rider to win the individual three-day event at just 17...

• Meles Zenawi

  Influential Ethiopian political leader who served as Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 1995 until his death in 2012, playing a crucial role in...

• Anne Sofie von Otter

  Renowned Swedish mezzo-soprano and classical music artist with an international career in opera and concert performances.

• Stephen Furst

  Actor known for roles in 'Animal House' and 'Babylon 5', with a notable television and film career.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1955:

• William Passmore
• Antonio Renato Toniolo

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on May 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
2. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
3. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
4. Four Aces - Melody Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
2. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
4. The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
5. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th 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 09, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 08:09 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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Your place in the Universe on May 09, 1955

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Someone born on May 09, 1955 is:

70 years and 15 days old,

or 840 months and 15 days old,

or 3654 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25583 days old,

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

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 9th 2026.

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

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

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