What happened on Wednesday January 12, 1955?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1955:

• Mid-Air Collision Over Kentucky A tragic aviation accident occurred when a Trans World Airlines Martin 2-0-2A collided mid-air with a privately owned Douglas DC-3 just after takeoff from Boone County Airport in Hebron, Kentucky. The collision resulted from the DC-3 straying into controlled airspace without proper clearance. The crash was fatal, killing all 15 people aboard both aircraft: 13 on the TWA plane and 2 on the DC-3.
• Jamaican General Election The Jamaican general election concluded with the People's National Party securing a majority, winning 18 out of 32 parliamentary seats. Alexander Bustamante retained his position as the country's First Minister, continuing to lead the government during a pivotal period in Jamaica's political development.
• Rockne O'Bannon Birth Rockne O'Bannon, a notable writer and television producer known for creating influential science fiction series, was born. He would later become renowned for his work in television, including series like 'Farscape' and 'seaQuest DSV'.

Events in 1955

January 12, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1955

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1955

January 12, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 12th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1955 can also be written as 1/12/1955 in the US and as 12/1/1955 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1955 in January 1955 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1955:

• Rockne O'Bannon

  Acclaimed American screenwriter and television producer known for creating science fiction series like 'Farscape' and 'seaQuest DSV'.

• Felipe Rose

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1955:

• Armand Thiéry

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on January 12th

January 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1955 was The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane by The Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
2. DeJohn Sisters - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More

January 12, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1955 was The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
2. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
3. Billy Eckstine - No One But You
4. Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
5. Ruby Murray - Heartbeat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 12, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1955 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:47 pm and setting at 09:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Feb 07, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1955

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Someone born on January 12, 1955 is:

70 years 4 months old,

or 844 months and 2 days old,

or 3670 weeks

or 25690 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1955?

There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 12, 1955.

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