What happened on Tuesday February 15, 1955?

Here's what happened on February 15, 1955:

• US Military Advisors Deployed to South Vietnam President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized the initial deployment of US military advisors to South Vietnam, tasked with training the army of President Ngo Dinh Diem. This strategic move would later be seen as a critical early step in America's escalating involvement in Vietnam, ultimately leading to the Vietnam War.
• Breakthrough in Synthetic Diamond Production Scientists announced the first pilot plant capable of producing man-made diamonds, marking a significant milestone in materials science and industrial manufacturing. This development promised potential revolutionary applications in cutting tools, electronics, and precision engineering.
• Bev Francis Wins Women's Power-Lifting Championship Australian athlete Bev Francis was crowned world women's power-lifting champion, highlighting the growing recognition and competitive landscape of women's strength sports during the mid-1950s.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Feb. 15, 1955

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 1955

February 15, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 46th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1955 can also be written as 2/15/1955 in the US and as 15/2/1955 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 1955 in February 1955 calendar

Famous people born on February 15, 1955:

• Janice Dickinson

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• Christopher McDonald

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• Hugh Padgham
• Timur Jur'evič Kibirov

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on February 15th

Famous people died on February 15, 1955:

• Giuseppe Rea
• Otakar Španiel

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on February 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 1955 was How Important Can It Be? by Joni James, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Joni James - How Important Can It Be?
2. Four Aces - Melody Of Love
3. DeJohn Sisters - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More
4. The Penguins - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 15, 1955 was Softly Softly by Ruby Murray, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
2. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
3. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
4. Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
5. Ruby Murray - Heartbeat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 15, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:35 am and setting at 11:45 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 15, 1955

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Someone born on February 15, 1955 is:

70 years 2 months old,

or 842 months and 29 days old,

or 3665 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25656 days old,

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

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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

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

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