What happened on Tuesday March 15, 1955?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1955:

• Colonel Tom Parker Becomes Elvis Presley's Manager Colonel Tom Parker officially becomes Elvis Presley's de facto manager, a pivotal moment in the rock and roll icon's career that would significantly shape his professional trajectory and public image.
• US Air Force Develops Self-Guided Missile The United States Air Force unveils a groundbreaking self-guided missile technology, marking a significant advancement in military weaponry and precision targeting capabilities during the Cold War era.
• Greek Fishing Vessel Iason Tragedy The Greek fishing vessel Iason capsizes and sinks in the Ionian Sea, resulting in the tragic loss of eleven out of fifteen crew members. In a compounded disaster, a rescue attempt by SS Stratheden's lifeboat also capsizes, causing eight more fatalities. Only four survivors from the Iason were ultimately rescued.
• Dutch Parliament Requires TV Licensing The Netherlands' Second Chamber of Parliament passes legislation mandating television licensing, a significant step in regulating broadcast media and generating revenue for public broadcasting.
• Cleveland's Rapid Transit System Expands The first section of Cleveland's 'Rapid' transit system opens, connecting Cleveland Union Terminal to Windermere, enhancing urban transportation infrastructure and mobility for city residents.
• Mohsin Khan: Pakistani Cricket Player Mohsin Khan was a notable Pakistani opening batsman who played cricket during the late 1970s and early 1980s, representing Pakistan in international cricket competitions.
• WLEX TV Channel Begins Broadcasting WLEX, a television channel broadcasting on channel 18 in Lexington, Kentucky, begins its first broadcast as an NBC affiliate, expanding media coverage in the region.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Mar. 15, 1955

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 1955

March 15, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 74th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1955 can also be written as 3/15/1955 in the US and as 15/3/1955 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1955 in March 1955 calendar

Famous people born on March 15, 1955:

• Dee Snider

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• Mickey Hatcher

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• Bunny Debarge

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on March 15th

Famous people died on March 15, 1955:

• Michele Besso
• Max Neuburger

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on March 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1955 was Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
2. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
3. Four Aces - Melody Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
2. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
3. Nat 'King' Cole - A Blossom Fell
4. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
5. Dean Martin - Let Me Go Lover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 1955 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:19 am and setting at 10:28 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 15, 1955

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Someone born on March 15, 1955 is:

70 years 1 month old,

or 841 months and 28 days old,

or 3661 weeks

or 25627 days old,

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

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 15th 2026.

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

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

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