What happened on Tuesday March 22, 1955?

Here's what happened on March 22, 1955:

• Deadly Navy Plane Crash in Hawaii On March 22, 1955, a United States Navy Douglas R6D-1 Liftmaster aircraft from Air Transport Squadron 3 (VR-3) suffered a catastrophic navigational error, resulting in a fatal crash into Pali Kea Peak in Oahu's Waianae Range. Located approximately 15 miles northwest of Honolulu, the plane violently exploded upon impact, tragically killing all 66 personnel on board. This incident represents one of the most significant aviation accidents in U.S. military history during the mid-1950s.
• Lignite Mine Disaster in Italy On March 22, 1955, a devastating firedamp deflagration occurred at a lignite mine owned by Terni Steel Mills, resulting in a tragic loss of life. The explosion claimed the lives of 23 workers, with an additional 18 suffering grave injuries. This industrial accident highlighted the significant safety risks inherent in mining operations during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Mar. 22, 1955

Newspapers from Mar. 22, 1955

March 22, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 81st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 1955 can also be written as 3/22/1955 in the US and as 22/3/1955 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 1955 in March 1955 calendar

Famous people born on March 22, 1955:

• Lena Olin

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Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on March 22nd

Famous people died on March 22, 1955:

• Ivan Šubašić

  Croatian lawyer and politician, 23rd prime minister of yugoslavia (b. 1892).

• Ernesto II di Sassonia-Altenburg
• Maurice Schutz
• Franz Schütz

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on March 22nd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 22, 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 22nd 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 22, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 22, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:46 am and setting at 06:00 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 22, 1955

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Someone born on March 22, 1955 is:

70 years 1 month old,

or 841 months and 21 days old,

or 3660 weeks

or 25620 days old,

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

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 22nd 2026.

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

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

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