What happened on Friday October 14, 1955?

Here's what happened on October 14, 1955:

• United Nations Charter Ratification The United Nations Charter officially comes into effect after being ratified by the required number of countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, establishing the foundational framework for international cooperation and diplomacy.
• Austria Declares Permanent Neutrality Following the withdrawal of the last Allied troops and in accordance with the Austrian Independence Treaty, Austria formally declares its permanent neutrality, marking a significant moment in post-World War II European geopolitics.
• Elvis Presley's First Film Footage The first-ever film footage of Elvis Presley is captured during a short film about Cleveland disc jockey Bill Randle, capturing an early moment in the legendary musician's emerging career.
• Vietnam Becomes a Republic Ngo Dinh Diem proclaims the establishment of the Republic of Vietnam, assuming the presidency and forming the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, a pivotal moment in the country's political transformation.
• Cardiff Declared Capital of Wales Cardiff is officially announced as the capital city of Wales, solidifying its status as the political and administrative center of the principality within the United Kingdom.
• ODECA Secretariat Inauguration The Organization of Central American States (ODECA) officially inaugurates its secretariat, marking an important moment in regional cooperation and diplomatic integration.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Oct. 14, 1955

Newspapers from Oct. 14, 1955

October 14, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 287th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1955 can also be written as 10/14/1955 in the US and as 14/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

Famous people born on October 14, 1955:

• Arleen Sorkin
• Federico Ghizzoni

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on October 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1955 was The Yellow Rose Of Texas by Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
2. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
3. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
4. Fontane Sisters - Seventeen
5. Don Cornell - The Bible Tells Me So

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
2. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
3. Cyril Stapleton Orchestra With Julie Dawn - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
4. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
5. Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 1955 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 14, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:53 am and setting at 05:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on October 14, 1955

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Someone born on October 14, 1955 is:

69 years 6 months old,

or 834 months and 29 days old,

or 3630 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25414 days old,

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

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 14th 2025.

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

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

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