What happened on Saturday May 14, 1955?

Here's what happened on May 14, 1955:

• Warsaw Pact Established The Warsaw Pact was signed on May 14, 1955, establishing a critical mutual defense treaty between the Soviet Union and its Eastern European satellite states. This military alliance was a direct response to West Germany's integration into NATO and represented a significant geopolitical moment in the Cold War, formalizing the Soviet bloc's military cooperation and collective defense strategy.
• US Nuclear Test in Pacific The United States conducted a nuclear test in the Pacific Ocean on May 14, 1955, as part of its ongoing nuclear weapons development and testing program during the Cold War era. This test was part of the broader nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Dennis Martinez Born Dennis Martinez, a notable Major League Baseball player, was born on May 14, 1955. He would later become a prominent pitcher, particularly known for his successful career with the Baltimore Orioles and Montreal Expos.
• Peter Kirsten Born Peter Kirsten, a South African cricket player known for his skills as a middle-order batsman, was born on May 14, 1955. He would go on to represent South African cricket during an important period in the sport's international development.

Events in 1955

May 14, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 14, 1955

Newspapers from May. 14, 1955

May 14, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 134th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1955 can also be written as 5/14/1955 in the US and as 14/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 1955 in May 1955 calendar

Famous people born on May 14, 1955:

• Big Van Vader

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• [Jose] Dennis Martinez in Nicaragua pitcher (Baltimore Orioles

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• Dennis Martínez

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• Alasdair Fraser

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• Dan Post (actor)
• Robert Tapert

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on May 14th

May 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 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 14, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 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 14th 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 14, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 14, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 01:15 am and setting at 01:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.

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Someone born on May 14, 1955 is:

70 years old,

or 840 months

or 3652 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25568 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 14, 1955.

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