What happened on Monday May 16, 1955?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1955:

• Rocky Marciano Wins Heavyweight Title Rocky Marciano successfully defended his heavyweight boxing title by technically knocking out Don Cockell in the 9th round in San Francisco, further cementing his legendary status in boxing history.
• Birth of Olympic Gymnast Olga Korbut Olga Korbut was born in Grodno, Belorussia, who would later become a legendary gymnast and win two gold medals at the 1972 Olympics, revolutionizing women's gymnastics with her innovative and dynamic techniques.
• King Baudouin's Congo Visit King Baudouin of Belgium visited Congo, a significant diplomatic event during the late colonial period, potentially signaling evolving relations between Belgium and its African colony.
• Death of James Agee James Agee, a prominent 45-year-old American writer known for his literary and film criticism, died of a heart attack, leaving behind a significant legacy in American literature and journalism.
• Birth of Hazel O'Connor Hazel O'Connor was born in Coventry, England, a talented singer and actress who would later gain prominence for her role in the film 'Breaking Glass' and her contributions to the new wave music scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
• Ray Lindwall's Test Cricket Century Australian cricketer Ray Lindwall scored his second Test Cricket century, achieving 118 runs at Bridgetown, showcasing his exceptional batting skills in international cricket.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from May. 16, 1955

Newspapers from May. 16, 1955

May 16, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 136th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1955 can also be written as 5/16/1955 in the US and as 16/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1955 in May 1955 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1955:

• Debra Winger

  Acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances in 'Urban Cowboy', 'An Officer and a Gentleman', and 'Terms of Endearment',...

• Olga Korbut

  Legendary Soviet gymnast who revolutionized gymnastics with her innovative techniques and won multiple Olympic gold medals, becoming a...

• Jack Morris

  Accomplished American baseball pitcher who played for multiple teams, including the Detroit Tigers, and later became a sportscaster.

• Edgar Bronfman

  Prominent American businessman and heir to the Seagram Company, known for his business acumen and leadership.

• Páidí Ó Sé

  Prominent Irish Gaelic football player and manager who was a significant figure in Kerry's sporting history.

• Claudio Garella
• Hazel O'Connor
• Charles B. Wessler
• Gérard Moss
• Fabrizio Tabaton

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1955:

• James Agee

  James Agee was a renowned American writer, film critic, journalist, and poet known for his influential works like 'Let Us Now Praise Famous...

• Harold James Murray
• Filippo Vassalli

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
2. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
3. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
4. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
2. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
4. The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
5. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 02:10 am and setting at 03:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1955

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Someone born on May 16, 1955 is:

69 years 11 months old,

or 839 months and 28 days old,

or 3652 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25566 days old,

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

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.

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

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

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