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see horoscope and birth chart for April 12, 1955What happened on Tuesday April 12, 1955?
About April 12th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: Dr. Jonas Salk's groundbreaking polio vaccine was declared safe and effective, marking a pivotal moment in medical history. The announcement was accompanied by a massive public health campaign symbolized by '4 billion dimes marched' to support vaccine research and distribution.
- Day of the week: April 12th, 1955 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes
- #1 UK song: Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
More about April 12th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on April 12th, 1955.
Table of contents
- April 12, 1955: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 12, 1955?
- Who was born on April 12, 1955?
- April 12, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- April 12, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 12, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 12, 1955?
- Back in 1955
April 12, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 12, 1955:
- Salk Polio Vaccine Breakthrough Dr. Jonas Salk's groundbreaking polio vaccine was declared safe and effective, marking a pivotal moment in medical history. The announcement was accompanied by a massive public health campaign symbolized by '4 billion dimes marched' to support vaccine research and distribution.
- Official Announcement of Polio Vaccine's Safety Thomas Francis, Jr., from the University of Michigan, officially announced the polio vaccine's safety, effectiveness, and potency. This landmark declaration represented a monumental breakthrough in public health and medical science, offering hope for millions threatened by the devastating polio epidemic.
- First Major League Baseball Game in Kansas City The Kansas City Athletics made their debut in Major League Baseball, defeating the Detroit Tigers 6-2 in their inaugural home game at Municipal Stadium.
April 12, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 12, 1955?
April 12, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 12, 1955 can also be written as 4/12/1955 in the US and as 12/4/1955 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 12, 1955?
Famous people born on April 12, 1955:
- Jean-Louis Aubert
French rock musician and singer known for being the frontman of the influential French rock band Telephone.
- Thierry Zalic
- Eraldo Pecci
April 12, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 12, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1955 was The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Four Aces - Melody Of Love
April 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
- Ruby Murray With Anne Warren - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
- Eddie Fisher - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells
April 12, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.
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Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
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 12, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 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 birthApril 12, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 12, 1955 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 11:03 pm and setting at 09:15 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 12, 1955
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Someone born on April 12, 1955 is:
70 years and 21 days old,
or 840 months and 21 days old,
or 3655 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25589 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1955?
There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 12, 1955.
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