What happened on Wednesday February 16, 1955?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1955:

• Tragic Yokohama Elderly Home Fire A devastating fire broke out at a home for the elderly in Yokohama, Japan, resulting in the tragic loss of nearly 100 lives. This catastrophic incident highlighted significant safety concerns in elderly care facilities during the mid-1950s and prompted subsequent improvements in fire safety regulations.
• Birth of Margaux Hemingway Margaux Hemingway was born, who would later become a prominent American actress and fashion model. Known for her striking beauty and successful modeling career, she was also the granddaughter of famous writer Ernest Hemingway. Tragically, she would pass away in 1996, leaving behind a complex legacy in the entertainment industry.

Events in 1955

February 16, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 16, 1955

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 1955

February 16, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 47th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1955 can also be written as 2/16/1955 in the US and as 16/2/1955 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 1955 in February 1955 calendar

Famous people born on February 16, 1955:

• Margaux Hemingway

  Margaux Hemingway was a prominent American model and actress from the famous Hemingway literary family.

• Pierre Durand Jr

  Pierre Durand Jr was a French equestrian who achieved Olympic glory by winning the gold medal in show jumping at the 1988 Summer Olympics in...

• Pierre Henry (France terre d'asile)
• Emine Erdoğan

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on February 16th

Famous people died on February 16, 1955:

• Luigi De Giudici

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on February 16th

February 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 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 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 16, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:30 am and setting at 12:38 pm.

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 16, 1955

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Someone born on February 16, 1955 is:

70 years 2 months old,

or 842 months and 28 days old,

or 3665 weeks

or 25655 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1955?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 16, 1955.

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