What happened on Monday March 21, 1955?

Here's what happened on March 21, 1955:

• Soviet Union Announces Unified Military Command Soviet Foreign Affairs Minister Vjaceslav Molotov officially announces the formation of a unified military command among the USSR and its satellite countries, which would later become the Warsaw Pact, a significant Cold War military alliance.
• South Vietnamese Political Tensions The National Front, comprising the Binh-Xuyen paramilitary organization and religious sects Cao Dai and Hoa Hao, requests a national union cabinet in South Vietnam. President Ngo Dinh Diem's government summarily rejects this proposal, highlighting the complex political landscape of pre-Vietnam War era.
• Archbishop Makarios Advocates for Cyprus to Join Greece Archbishop Makarios III of Cyprus publicly expresses his desire for Cyprus to unify with Greece, reflecting the ongoing enosis (union) movement among Greek Cypriots during the mid-1950s.
• Lebanese President's Official Visit to Italy Lebanese President Camille Chamoun begins a four-day diplomatic tour of Italy, being welcomed by Italian President Luigi Einaudi and Foreign Affairs Minister Gaetano Martino. During his visit, he is also scheduled to be received by Pope Pius XII on March 25.
• Brooklyn Dodgers Fan Nickname Controversy The Brooklyn Bulletin publishes a request for Dodgers fans to refrain from using the derogatory nickname 'Bums' when referring to their baseball team.

Events in 1955

March 21, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 21, 1955

Newspapers from Mar. 21, 1955

March 21, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 80th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 1955 can also be written as 3/21/1955 in the US and as 21/3/1955 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 1955 in March 1955 calendar

Famous people born on March 21, 1955:

• Jair Bolsonaro

  Controversial Brazilian politician and former president, known for his right-wing populist policies and military background.

• Bärbel Wöckel

  Renowned East German Olympic sprinter who won multiple gold medals in track and field during the 1970s.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on March 21st

Famous people died on March 21, 1955:

• Aristide Baghetti

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on March 21st

March 21, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 1955 was Dance With Me Henry (Wallflower) by Georgia Gibbs, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Georgia Gibbs - Dance With Me Henry (Wallflower)
2. Johnny Desmond - Play Me Hearts And Flowers (I Wanna Cry)
3. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
4. Four Aces - Melody Of Love
5. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett

March 21, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 21, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
2. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
3. Nat 'King' Cole - A Blossom Fell
4. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
5. Dean Martin - Let Me Go Lover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 21, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 21, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 1955 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 21, 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 March 21, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:17 am and setting at 04:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Apr 07, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on March 21, 1955

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Someone born on March 21, 1955 is:

70 years 1 month old,

or 841 months and 22 days old,

or 3660 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25621 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 21, 1955?

There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 21, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 21, 1955.

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