What happened on Sunday September 18, 1955?

Here's what happened on September 18, 1955:

• Ed Sullivan Show Debuts The popular television program 'Toast of the Town' is renamed 'The Ed Sullivan Show', which would become one of the most iconic entertainment programs in American television history, running until 1971.
• Argentine Military Conflict During the Revolución Libertadora against Juan Perón, Argentine Naval Aviation aircraft attacked an Argentine Army column, preventing the column from capturing a strategic naval air base.
• Ford Motor Company Production Milestone Ford Motor Company successfully produced its 2,000,000th V8 engine, marking a significant achievement in automotive manufacturing and demonstrating the popularity of the V8 engine design during the mid-1950s.
• Willie Mays Baseball Achievement Willie Mays hits his record-tying 9th home run at Ebbets Field, showcasing his exceptional baseball skills during a remarkable season.
• United Kingdom's Territorial Expansion The United Kingdom formally annexed the uninhabited island of Rockall in the North Atlantic, extending its territorial claims in a strategic maritime region.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Victory Marilynn Smith wins the LPGA Mile High Golf Open, contributing to her notable career in professional women's golf during the 1950s.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Sep. 18, 1955

Newspapers from Sep. 18, 1955

September 18, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 261st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 18, 1955 can also be written as 9/18/1955 in the US and as 18/9/1955 in UK and Europe.

September 18, 1955 in September 1955 calendar

Famous people born on September 18, 1955:

• Keith Morris

  Influential punk rock singer-songwriter, founding member of Black Flag and Circle Jerks, key figure in the hardcore punk movement.

• Rita Rudner

  Renowned stand-up comedian, writer, and actress known for her witty and observational comedy style.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on September 18th

Famous people died on September 18, 1955:

• Giovanni Battista Bibolini
• Alice Middleton Boring

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on September 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 18, 1955 was The Yellow Rose Of Texas by Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
2. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
3. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
4. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
5. Fontane Sisters - Seventeen

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 18, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
2. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
3. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
4. David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
5. Caterina Valente - The Breeze And I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 18th is Virgo.

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September 18, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 18, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 18, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 09:11 am and setting at 08:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 02, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 01, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on September 18, 1955

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Someone born on September 18, 1955 is:

69 years 7 months old,

or 835 months and 26 days old,

or 3634 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25441 days old,

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

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 18th 2025.

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

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

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