What happened on Saturday July 16, 1955?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1955:

• Disneyland Television Preview The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) televised a preview event for Disneyland, marking a groundbreaking moment in television and entertainment history. This broadcast introduced millions of Americans to Walt Disney's revolutionary theme park concept.
• Stirling Moss Wins 1955 British Grand Prix British racing driver Stirling Moss secured victory at the 1955 British Grand Prix, held at the prestigious Aintree Motor Racing Circuit. This win was a significant moment in motorsport history, highlighting Moss's exceptional driving skills during the golden era of Formula One racing.
• Golden Horseshoe Revue Opens at Disneyland The Golden Horseshoe Revue, a legendary live performance at Disneyland, began its historic run with the first of over 50,000 performances. This musical comedy show became one of the longest-running stage shows in entertainment history, delighting guests with its vaudeville-style comedy and music.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1955

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1955

July 16, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 197th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1955 can also be written as 7/16/1955 in the US and as 16/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1955 in July 1955 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1955:

• Zohar Argov

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• Massimo Bernardini

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1955:

• Harry Rosenswärd

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1955 was Ain't It A Shame by Fats Domino, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Fats Domino - Ain't It A Shame
2. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
3. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
4. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
5. Sammy Davis Jr. - Something's Gotta Give (orchestra Of Sy Oliver)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Jimmy Young - Unchained Melody
2. Alma Cogan - Dreamboat
3. Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
4. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
5. Dickie Valentine - I Wonder

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 16, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1955 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:21 am and setting at 06:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on July 16, 1955

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Someone born on July 16, 1955 is:

69 years 9 months old,

or 837 months and 7 days old,

or 3640 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25484 days old,

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

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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