What happened on Wednesday June 22, 1955?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1955:

• U.S. Navy Plane Shot Down Over Bering Strait A significant Cold War incident occurred when Soviet armed forces shot down a U.S. Navy patrol plane over the Bering Strait. Surprisingly, the Soviet Union demonstrated diplomatic restraint by paying half the damages and issuing a statement of regret, despite the plane's violation of Soviet airspace.
• Discovery of Pluto's Atmosphere Astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery during Pluto occultation studies, revealing the presence of an atmosphere by observing a gradual dimming of a star's light when Pluto passed in front of it.
• Disney's Lady and the Tramp Theatrical Release Walt Disney Pictures released the beloved animated film 'Lady and the Tramp' in theaters across the United States, introducing audiences to the heartwarming story of two dogs from different backgrounds falling in love.
• Antonio Segni Forms Italian Government Antonio Segni, a prominent Italian Christian Democrat politician, successfully formed a new government in Italy, marking a significant moment in the country's post-World War II political landscape.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1955

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1955

June 22, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1955 can also be written as 6/22/1955 in the US and as 22/6/1955 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1955 in June 1955 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1955:

• Green Gartside

  Welsh singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of the influential post-punk/pop band Scritti Politti, known for innovative music in the 1980s.

• Tim Bray

  Prominent computer scientist and XML co-inventor, known for significant contributions to web technologies.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on June 22nd

Famous people died on June 22, 1955:

• Lucien Nonguet
• James Peck

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on June 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

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. Sammy Davis Jr. - Something's Gotta Give (orchestra Of Sy Oliver)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1955 was Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

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 22nd is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:15 am and setting at 10:33 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 22, 1955

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Someone born on June 22, 1955 is:

69 years 10 months old,

or 838 months and 22 days old,

or 3647 weeks

or 25529 days old,

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

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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

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

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