What happened on Monday November 14, 1955?

Here's what happened on November 14, 1955:

• World Leaders in 1955 On November 14, 1955, the United States was led by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a World War II hero and two-term Republican president, while the United Kingdom was governed by Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden, a key figure in post-war British politics.
• Death of Robert E. Sherwood Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter Robert E. Sherwood passed away on November 14, 1955, at the age of 59. Known for his significant contributions to American theater and literature, Sherwood was a prominent figure in the mid-20th century cultural landscape.
• Pope Pius XII in 1955 Pope Pius XII was the head of the Catholic Church on November 14, 1955. He served as Pope from 1939 to 1958, a period that encompassed World War II and the early years of the Cold War.
• US Music Chart Topper 'Autumn Leaves' by Roger Williams was the number one song in the United States on November 14, 1955. This instrumental piano rendition of the classic jazz standard became a significant hit during the mid-1950s.
• UK Music Chart Topper 'Hernando's Hideaway' by the Johnston Brothers was the top song in the United Kingdom on November 14, 1955. This musical piece was popular during the mid-1950s entertainment scene.
• Lunar Cycle On November 14, 1955, the moon was in its New Moon phase, marking the beginning of a lunar cycle when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, rendering it invisible to the naked eye.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Nov. 14, 1955

Newspapers from Nov. 14, 1955

November 14, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 318th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 14, 1955 can also be written as 11/14/1955 in the US and as 14/11/1955 in UK and Europe.

November 14, 1955 in November 1955 calendar

Famous people born on November 14, 1955:

• Whoopi Goldberg

  Renowned actress, comedian, and television host, famous for her roles in movies like Ghost and Sister Act, and as a co-host of The View.

• Jack Sikma

  Professional basketball player and coach known for his successful career in the NBA, particularly with the Seattle SuperSonics and Milwaukee...

• Kevin S. Bright

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on November 14th

Famous people died on November 14, 1955:

• Robert E. Sherwood

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on November 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 14, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
2. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
3. Fontane Sisters - Seventeen
4. Al Hibbler - He

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 14, 1955 was Hernando's Hideaway by Johnston Brothers, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Johnston Brothers - Hernando's Hideaway
2. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
3. Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
4. Johnnie Ray - Hey There
5. Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 14th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 14, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 14, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 14, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:51 am and setting at 05:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 31, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Nov 29, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on November 14, 1955

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Someone born on November 14, 1955 is:

69 years 5 months old,

or 833 months and 29 days old,

or 3626 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25383 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 14, 1955?

There are 185 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 14th 2025.

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

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

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