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see horoscope and birth chart for June 11, 1955What happened on Saturday June 11, 1955?
About June 11th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: During the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, a catastrophic collision between an Austin-Healey and a Mercedes-Benz resulted in the deaths of 83 spectators and injuries to over 100, marking the most devastating accident in motorsports history. This tragic event would lead to significant safety reforms in racing.
- Day of the week: June 11th, 1955 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
More about June 11th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on June 11th, 1955.
Table of contents
- June 11, 1955: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 11, 1955?
- Who was born on June 11, 1955?
- June 11, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- June 11, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 11, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 11, 1955?
- Back in 1955
June 11, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 11, 1955:
- Le Mans Disaster: Deadliest Motorsport Accident in History During the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, a catastrophic collision between an Austin-Healey and a Mercedes-Benz resulted in the deaths of 83 spectators and injuries to over 100, marking the most devastating accident in motorsports history. This tragic event would lead to significant safety reforms in racing.
- Eddie Arcaro's Historic Belmont Stakes Achievement Legendary jockey Eddie Arcaro ties the record with his sixth Belmont Stakes win, riding Nashua to victory in a remarkable time of 2:29, further cementing his status as one of horse racing's greatest athletes.
- First Jet Magnesium Airplane Takes Flight A groundbreaking moment in aviation history as the first jet airplane constructed primarily from magnesium successfully completes its maiden flight, showcasing advancements in lightweight aircraft design and materials technology.
June 11, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 11, 1955?
June 11, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 11, 1955 can also be written as 6/11/1955 in the US and as 11/6/1955 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 11, 1955?
Famous people born on June 11, 1955:
- Yuriy Sedykh
Yuriy Sedykh was a legendary Soviet hammer thrower who set a world record that stood for over two decades, becoming one of the most...
June 11, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 11, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 6th and June 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 11, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- Eddie Fisher - Heart
June 11, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1955 was Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.
- Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Jimmy Young - Unchained Melody
- Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
June 11, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 11, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 11, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 11, 1955 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 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 June 11, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:45 pm and setting at 12:04 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jul 05, 1955.
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Your place in the Universe on June 11, 1955
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Someone born on June 11, 1955 is:
69 years 11 months old,
or 839 months and 3 days old,
or 3648 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25540 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 11, 1955?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 11th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 11, 1955.
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Back in 1955
