What happened on Tuesday May 10, 1955?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1955:

• United States Conducts Nuclear Test in Pacific Ocean During the height of the Cold War, the United States performed a nuclear weapons test in the Pacific Ocean, continuing its series of atmospheric nuclear tests. These tests were part of the ongoing nuclear arms race and demonstrated the technological and military capabilities of the United States during this tense period of global geopolitics.
• Marty Wins Palme d'Or at 8th Cannes Film Festival The 8th Cannes Film Festival celebrated the cinematic achievement of 'Marty', a groundbreaking film directed by Delbert Mann. The movie, which won the prestigious Palme d'Or, was a significant moment in mid-1950s cinema, highlighting the festival's role in recognizing innovative and impactful storytelling.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from May. 10, 1955

Newspapers from May. 10, 1955

May 10, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 130th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1955 can also be written as 5/10/1955 in the US and as 10/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1955 in May 1955 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1955:

• Rick Steves

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• Mark David Chapman

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• Laurent Spielvogel

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1955:

• Niccolò Introna
• George Soulié de Morant
• Ezio Villani

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on May 10th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 10, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 10:46 pm and setting at 09:04 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 10, 1955

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Someone born on May 10, 1955 is:

70 years and 4 days old,

or 840 months and 4 days old,

or 3653 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25572 days old,

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

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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

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

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