What happened on Tuesday November 22, 1955?

Here's what happened on November 22, 1955:

• Soviet Union Detonates RDS-37 Hydrogen Bomb The Soviet Union successfully tested the RDS-37, a powerful 1.6 megaton two-stage hydrogen bomb designed by renowned physicist Andrei Sakharov. The test was conducted at the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site in Kazakhstan, marking a significant milestone in the Soviet nuclear weapons program during the Cold War.
• Elvis Presley Signs with RCA Records Colonel Tom Parker officially signs rock and roll icon Elvis Presley to RCA Records, a pivotal moment in Presley's music career that would help launch him to international stardom.
• Ichirō Hatoyama Begins Third Term as Japanese Prime Minister Ichirō Hatoyama, a prominent Japanese politician, begins his third term as Prime Minister of Japan, continuing to play a significant role in the country's post-World War II political landscape.
• Death of Shemp Howard Shemp Howard, a beloved comedian and original member of The Three Stooges comedy troupe, passes away from a heart attack, marking the end of an era in classic American comedy.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Nov. 22, 1955

Newspapers from Nov. 22, 1955

November 22, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 326th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 22, 1955 can also be written as 11/22/1955 in the US and as 22/11/1955 in UK and Europe.

November 22, 1955 in November 1955 calendar

Famous people born on November 22, 1955:

• George Alagiah

  Prominent BBC News journalist and broadcaster of Sri Lankan origin, known for presenting the BBC News at Six and being a respected figure in...

• James Edwards

  Professional basketball player who competed in the NBA during the 1980s and early 1990s, known for his defensive skills and playing for...

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on November 22nd

Famous people died on November 22, 1955:

• Shemp Howard

  American comedian and actor (heart attack).

• Édouard Delmont
• Guy Ropartz

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on November 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 22, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

1. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
2. Al Hibbler - He
3. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 22, 1955 was Hernando's Hideaway by Johnston Brothers, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

1. Johnston Brothers - Hernando's Hideaway
2. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
3. Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
4. Johnnie Ray - Hey There
5. Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 22nd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 22, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 22, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 11:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 31, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Nov 29, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on November 22, 1955

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Someone born on November 22, 1955 is:

69 years 5 months old,

or 833 months and 21 days old,

or 3625 weeks

or 25375 days old,

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

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 22nd 2025.

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

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

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