What happened on Saturday April 23, 1955?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1955:

• Canadian Labour Congress Formation The Canadian Labour Congress was established through a historic merger between the Trades and Labour Congress of Canada and the Canadian Congress of Labour, creating a unified national labor organization that would significantly impact Canadian workers' rights and representation.
• Birth of Judy Davis Judy Davis, a critically acclaimed Australian actress known for her powerful performances in film and theater, was born on this date. She would go on to receive international recognition and multiple awards for her versatile acting skills.
• Betsy Rawls Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Betsy Rawls secured victory at the Carrollton Golf Open, further establishing her prominence in women's professional golf during the 1950s.
• Kismet Musical Closes on Broadway The musical 'Kismet' concluded its successful run at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City after an impressive 583 performances, marking a significant moment in Broadway theater history.
• Birth of Ludovikus Simanullang Ludovikus Simanullang, an Indonesian artist, was born on this date, contributing to the cultural landscape of Indonesia through his artistic work.

Events in 1955

April 23, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1955

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 1955

April 23, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 113th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1955 can also be written as 4/23/1955 in the US and as 23/4/1955 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1955 in April 1955 calendar

Famous people born on April 23, 1955:

• Judy Davis

  Acclaimed Australian actress known for her powerful performances in films like 'Husbands and Wives' and 'My Brilliant Career'.

• Tony Miles

  Renowned English chess player and theoretician who made important contributions to chess strategy and literature.

• Paul J. McAuley
• Ken Mauer

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on April 23rd

Famous people died on April 23, 1955:

• Ernst Jakob Christoffel

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on April 23rd

April 23, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1955 was Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets) by Sarah Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Sarah Vaughan - Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets)
2. Art Mooney - Honey-Babe
3. Roy Hamilton - Unchained Melody
4. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
5. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett

April 23, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
2. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
4. Ruby Murray With Anne Warren - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
5. Eddie Fisher - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 05:27 am and setting at 10:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on April 23, 1955

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Someone born on April 23, 1955 is:

70 years 2 months old,

or 842 months and 3 days old,

or 3661 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25632 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1955?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 23, 1955.

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