What happened on Monday December 19, 1955?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1955:

• Sudan Declares Independence from Egypt Under the leadership of Ismail al-Azhari, Sudan officially declares its independence from Egypt, with the agreement of both Egypt and the United Kingdom. This declaration is set to take full effect on January 1, 1956, marking a significant milestone in Sudan's path to national sovereignty.
• Carl Perkins Records Blue Suede Shoes Rock and roll musician Carl Perkins records his iconic hit 'Blue Suede Shoes', a song that would become a seminal piece in the development of rock and rockabilly music, later famously covered by Elvis Presley.
• King Hussein Declares State of Siege in Jordan King Hussein of Jordan declares a state of siege following widespread riots and attacks on foreign embassies. These disturbances were triggered by the country's announced adherence to the Baghdad Pact, a regional defense agreement that heightened political tensions in the Middle East.
• Barry Humphries Introduces Edna Everage Australian comedian Barry Humphries debuts his legendary character Edna Everage on stage in Melbourne, marking the beginning of one of the most iconic and enduring comedy personas in Australian entertainment history.
• Portugal Accepts International Court Jurisdiction The Representative of Portugal to the United Nations makes a Declaration of Acceptance, formally acknowledging the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice in a dispute with India, demonstrating diplomatic engagement through international legal mechanisms.

Events in 1955

December 19, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1955

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1955

December 19, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1955 can also be written as 12/19/1955 in the US and as 19/12/1955 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1955 in December 1955 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1955:

• Ray Liotta

  Iconic Hollywood actor best known for his legendary role in 'Goodfellas', with a significant career in film and television spanning several...

• Rob Portman

  Republican politician who served as a U.S.

• Vijay Mallya

  Indian business tycoon and former liquor baron known for founding United Breweries and Kingfisher Airlines, and later involved in...

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1955:

• Josephine Diebitsch Peary
• Herbert von Dirksen

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
2. Al Hibbler - He
3. Bing Crosby - White Christmas
4. Art Mooney & His Orchestra - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas

December 19, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1955 was Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
2. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
3. Dickie Valentine - Christmas Alphabet
4. Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
5. The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 19, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:18 am and setting at 10:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1955

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Someone born on December 19, 1955 is:

69 years 4 months old,

or 832 months and 25 days old,

or 3621 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25349 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1955?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 19, 1955.

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