What happened on Sunday June 19, 1955?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1955:

• Mickey Mantle Milestone Home Run Baseball legend Mickey Mantle hit his 100th career home run, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career and further cementing his status as one of baseball's greatest players.
• Death of Adrienne Monnier Adrienne Monnier, a significant French Modernist writer and influential publisher who played a crucial role in the literary scene, passed away at the age of 63. Her contributions to literature and publishing were instrumental in promoting avant-garde writers.
• HMS Sidon Torpedo Explosion Tragedy A British Navy vessel, HMS Sidon, sank after a catastrophic onboard torpedo explosion, resulting in the loss of thirteen lives. This incident highlighted the inherent risks in naval operations during the mid-1950s.
• Philadelphia Phillies Epic Baseball Game The Philadelphia Phillies achieved a remarkable 1-0 victory against the Chicago Cubs in a grueling 15-inning shutout, tying the longest shutout in the team's history. This game demonstrated exceptional pitching and endurance.
• Jack Fleck Wins 55th US Golf Open Jack Fleck secured victory at the 55th US Golf Open, shooting an impressive 287 at the Olympic Country Club in San Francisco, showcasing remarkable skill and precision in professional golf.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1955

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1955

June 19, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 170th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1955 can also be written as 6/19/1955 in the US and as 19/6/1955 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1955 in June 1955 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1955:

• Mary Schapiro

  Prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the first female Chair of the U.S.

• Paul Coia

  Scottish broadcaster known for his versatile career in radio and television, working as an announcer and presenter for Channel 4 since 1982,...

• Eric Raoult

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1955:

• Adrienne Monnier
• Carlo Somigliana

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on June 19th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 19, 1955 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 19, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 09:09 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 19, 1955

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Someone born on June 19, 1955 is:

69 years 10 months old,

or 838 months and 25 days old,

or 3647 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25532 days old,

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

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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

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

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