What happened on Friday February 18, 1955?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1955:

• Baghdad Pact Defense Alliance Formed Turkey and Iraq signed the Baghdad Pact, establishing a strategic defense alliance during the Cold War era. This agreement was part of the broader Western strategy to contain Soviet influence in the Middle East.
• Operation Teapot: Wasp Nuclear Test The United States conducted the first nuclear test of the Operation Teapot series at the Nevada Test Site. The 'Wasp' test shot was successfully detonated with a yield of 1.2 kilotons, marking the beginning of a series of fourteen nuclear tests during this operation.
• Cheetah Chrome Born Cheetah Chrome, an influential American musician known for his work in punk rock, was born on February 18, 1955. He would later become a significant figure in the punk music scene.

Events in 1955

February 18, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 18, 1955

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 1955

February 18, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 49th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1955 can also be written as 2/18/1955 in the US and as 18/2/1955 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1955 in February 1955 calendar

Famous people born on February 18, 1955:

• Lisa See

  Acclaimed American author known for her historical fiction novels exploring Chinese culture and women's experiences.

• Monet Robier

  French dancer and daughter of renowned ballet dancer Rosella Hightower, part of a notable dance family.

• Cheetah Chrome
• Brian James

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on February 18th

Famous people died on February 18, 1955:

• Kim Seong-soo
• Alfred Alessandrescu
• Charles Crupelandt

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on February 18th

February 18, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 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 18, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 1955 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 18, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 04:05 am and setting at 02:39 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 18, 1955

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Someone born on February 18, 1955 is:

70 years 4 months old,

or 844 months and 7 days old,

or 3670 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25695 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 1955?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 18, 1955.

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