What happened on Thursday June 16, 1955?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1955:

• Bombing of Plaza de Mayo On June 16, 1955, a tragic and violent event unfolded in Buenos Aires, Argentina, when rogue Argentine Navy aircraft pilots launched a bombing attack on an unarmed crowd demonstrating in support of President Juan Perón. The aerial assault resulted in 364 fatalities and at least 800 injuries, marking a dark moment in Argentine political history. Simultaneously, ground forces attempted a coup against Perón but were quickly suppressed by loyal military units.
• Pope Excommunicates Juan Perón Pope Pius XII officially excommunicated Argentine President Juan Perón, signaling a significant religious and political conflict between the Catholic Church and the Argentine government.
• Lady and the Tramp Premieres Walt Disney's 15th animated feature film, 'Lady and the Tramp', made its debut in Chicago, Illinois, introducing audiences to a heartwarming story of canine romance that would become a beloved classic in animation history.
• Glenn Gould Completes Goldberg Variations Renowned Canadian pianist Glenn Gould completed his groundbreaking recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations, a performance that would become legendary in classical music circles and significantly influence interpretations of Bach's work.
• Louise Suggs Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Louise Suggs emerged victorious in the LPGA Triangle Round Robin Golf Tournament, showcasing her skill and contributing to the growing prominence of women's professional golf in the mid-1950s.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1955

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1955

June 16, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 167th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1955 can also be written as 6/16/1955 in the US and as 16/6/1955 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1955 in June 1955 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1955:

• Laurie Metcalf

  Emmy-winning actress best known for her iconic role as Jackie Harris in the groundbreaking sitcom 'Roseanne'.

• Tree Rollins

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA during the 1980s and 1990s, known for his defensive skills and rebounding abilities.

• Anatoly Chubais

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1955:

• Ozias Leduc

  Canadian painter and educator (d.55).

• Stanislaus Joyce

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on June 16th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 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 16th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 02:09 am and setting at 05:56 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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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1955

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Someone born on June 16, 1955 is:

69 years 10 months old,

or 838 months and 28 days old,

or 3647 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25535 days old,

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

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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

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

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