What happened on Sunday April 10, 1955?

Here's what happened on April 10, 1955:

• Dr. Jonas Salk Successfully Tests Polio Vaccine Dr. Jonas Salk conducts groundbreaking medical research by successfully testing the first effective polio vaccine, marking a pivotal moment in medical history that would help prevent a devastating childhood disease which had caused widespread paralysis and death.
• Ruth Ellis Shoots Lover David Blakely Ruth Ellis fatally shoots her lover David Blakely outside a London pub, in a crime of passion that would lead to her becoming the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom, sparking significant debate about capital punishment.
• Carol Jones Emigrates to Australia Carol Jones, who would later become the mother of famous pop stars Kylie and Dannii Minogue, emigrates with her family from Maesteg, Wales to Australia, setting the stage for a significant musical legacy.
• Cary Middlecoff Wins 19th Golf Masters Championship Professional golfer Cary Middlecoff wins the 19th Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, shooting an impressive total score of 279 and demonstrating exceptional skill in the prestigious golf competition.
• Syracuse Nationals Win 9th NBA Championship The Syracuse Nationals defeat the Fort Wayne Pistons in a closely contested NBA Championship series, winning 4 games to 3 and securing their place in basketball history.

Events in 1955

April 10, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 10, 1955

Newspapers from Apr. 10, 1955

April 10, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 100th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 10, 1955 can also be written as 4/10/1955 in the US and as 10/4/1955 in UK and Europe.

April 10, 1955 in April 1955 calendar

Famous people born on April 10, 1955:

• Michel Thiollière

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on April 10th

Famous people died on April 10, 1955:

• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

  French priest, theologian, and philosopher (b. 1881).

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on April 10th

April 10, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 10, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Al Hibbler, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
2. Caterina Valente - The Breeze And I (Andalucia)
3. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
4. Four Aces - Melody Of Love
5. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett

April 10, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 10, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
2. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
4. Ruby Murray With Anne Warren - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
5. Eddie Fisher - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 10th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 10, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 10, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 10, 1955 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 10, 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 April 10, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 07:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on April 10, 1955

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Someone born on April 10, 1955 is:

70 years 1 month old,

or 841 months and 4 days old,

or 3657 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25602 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 10, 1955?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 10, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 10, 1955.

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