What happened on Saturday January 22, 1955?

Here's what happened on January 22, 1955:

• Pentagon's ICBM Nuclear Missile Development The United States Department of Defense announces a strategic plan to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of carrying nuclear warheads. This decision marks a critical moment in the Cold War arms race, signaling the escalation of nuclear weapons technology and potential global strategic capabilities.
• Norwegian Government Formation Einar Gerhardsen forms a new government in Norway, continuing his leadership in the post-World War II era. Gerhardsen, a prominent Labour Party politician, was known for his significant role in rebuilding Norway after the German occupation and implementing social democratic policies.

Events in 1955

January 22, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 22, 1955

Newspapers from Jan. 22, 1955

January 22, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1955 can also be written as 1/22/1955 in the US and as 22/1/1955 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1955 in January 1955 calendar

Famous people born on January 22, 1955:

• Thomas David Jones

  Thomas David Jones is an accomplished American astronaut and pilot who has participated in multiple space missions.

• Neil Bush

  Neil Bush is an American businessman known for his controversial role in the Silverado Savings and Loan scandal during the late 1980s.

• Thomas David Jones in Baltimore

  Thomas David Jones is a Maryland-based astronaut who participated in multiple NASA Space Shuttle missions (STS 59, 68, 80) and holds a PhD.

• Lester Hayes
• John Wesley Shipp
• Ernie Kent
• Rajko Žižić
• Thomas Jones

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on January 22nd

Famous people died on January 22, 1955:

• Jonni Myyrä

  Finnish-american javelin thrower and discus thrower (d. 555).

• Giuseppe Cardinali
• Francesco Daprà
• Irina Michajlovna Raevskaja
• Giovanni Battista Traverso

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on January 22nd

January 22, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1955 was The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane by The Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
2. DeJohn Sisters - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More

January 22, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 1955 was The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
2. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
3. Billy Eckstine - No One But You
4. Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
5. Ruby Murray - Heartbeat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 22, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 22, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 22, 1955 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 22, 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 January 22, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:11 am and setting at 04:55 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 22, 1955

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Someone born on January 22, 1955 is:

70 years 3 months old,

or 843 months and 22 days old,

or 3668 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25680 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 22, 1955?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 22, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 22, 1955.

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