What happened on Friday April 15, 1955?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1955:

• First McDonald's Franchise Opens Ray Kroc opens the first McDonald's franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois, marking a pivotal moment in American fast-food history. This location would become the blueprint for McDonald's global expansion, transforming the restaurant industry and creating one of the most recognizable global food brands.
• Formation of Middle East Treaty Organization (MENTO) The Middle East Treaty Organization (MENTO) is formed by Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, with the strategic objective of creating a defensive alliance to contain Soviet Union (USSR) expansion along its southwestern frontier. This geopolitical organization was part of the Cold War containment strategy, aiming to create a strong regional bloc to prevent Soviet influence in the Middle East.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducts a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing program. These tests were part of the ongoing nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Events in 1955

April 15, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1955

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1955

April 15, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 105th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1955 can also be written as 4/15/1955 in the US and as 15/4/1955 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1955 in April 1955 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1955:

• Dodi Fayed

  Egyptian-born film producer and romantic partner of Princess Diana, tragically killed in a fatal car crash in Paris alongside her.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on April 15th

Famous people died on April 15, 1955:

• Edgar J. Kaufmann
• Bert McCaffrey

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on April 15th

April 15, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1955 was The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
2. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
3. Four Aces - Melody Of Love

April 15, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
2. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
4. Ruby Murray With Anne Warren - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
5. Eddie Fisher - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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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 15, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:11 am and setting at 12:15 pm.

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 15, 1955

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Someone born on April 15, 1955 is:

70 years 2 months old,

or 842 months and 11 days old,

or 3662 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25640 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1955?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 15, 1955.

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