What happened on Wednesday June 15, 1955?

Here's what happened on June 15, 1955:

• Bombing of Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires Argentine Naval Aviation and Air Force aircraft launched a violent attack on the Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires while a large crowd was gathered in support of President Juan Perón. The aerial assault resulted in a devastating loss of life, with 364 people killed and over 800 injured. This event marked a significant moment of political violence in Argentine history.
• First Annual Operation Alert Nuclear Defense Exercise The Eisenhower administration conducted the inaugural 'Operation Alert' (OPAL), a comprehensive civil defense exercise designed to assess the United States' preparedness and response capabilities in the event of a potential nuclear attack. The drill involved simulating emergency protocols and testing national readiness strategies during the height of the Cold War.
• Civil Defense Protest During Operation Alert During the Operation Alert civil defense drill, citizens in targeted areas were instructed to take cover for fifteen minutes. A group of pacifists, including Catholic Worker Dorothy Day, publicly challenged the government's nuclear preparedness narrative by protesting the drill. Their demonstration highlighted the perceived futility of civil defense measures against a full-scale nuclear attack. The protesters were subsequently arrested and received suspended sentences.
• Australia's Record Cricket Performance Against West Indies On June 15, 1955, the Australian cricket team achieved a remarkable performance against the West Indies in Kingston, scoring an impressive 8-758, which was noted as their best-ever score at that time. This cricket match represented a significant moment in the team's international sporting history.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jun. 15, 1955

Newspapers from Jun. 15, 1955

June 15, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 166th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 1955 can also be written as 6/15/1955 in the US and as 15/6/1955 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 1955 in June 1955 calendar

Famous people born on June 15, 1955:

• Polly Draper

  Accomplished American screenwriter and producer known for her contributions to television and film.

• Julie Hagerty

  Iconic comedic actress best known for her memorable roles in 'Airplane!' and 'What About Bob?', renowned for her unique comedic timing and...

• Paul O'Grady

  Beloved British comedian, television presenter, and actor known for his sharp wit and drag persona.

• Brent Anderson
• Nicole Belloubet

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on June 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
2. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
3. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
4. Eddie Fisher - Heart
5. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 15, 1955 was Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
2. Jimmy Young - Unchained Melody
3. Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
4. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
5. The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 15, 1955 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 15, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:35 am and setting at 04:41 pm.

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

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Someone born on June 15, 1955 is:

69 years 10 months old,

or 838 months and 29 days old,

or 3648 weeks

or 25536 days old,

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

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

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

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