What happened on Friday September 23, 1955?

Here's what happened on September 23, 1955:

• Emmett Till Murder Trial Acquittal An all-white jury in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, acquitted Roy Bryant and John Milam, the two white men who murdered 14-year-old Emmett Till, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. The jury deliberated only 67 minutes before returning a verdict of not guilty, highlighting the systemic racial injustice prevalent in the American South during the 1950s.
• Pakistan Signs Pact of Baghdad Pakistan formally joined the Baghdad Pact (later known as CENTO), a strategic alliance designed to contain Soviet expansion during the Cold War. This geopolitical move aligned Pakistan with Western powers and demonstrated the country's complex diplomatic positioning in the mid-1950s.
• Devastating Huili Earthquake in China A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Chinese county of Huili, causing significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The disaster resulted in 728 fatalities and 1,547 injuries, underscoring the region's geological vulnerability.
• Alec Guinness Meets James Dean Actor Alec Guinness reportedly had a fateful encounter with James Dean, during which Guinness claimed to have a premonition about Dean's impending tragic death. This meeting gained legendary status after Dean's fatal car accident shortly thereafter.
• EOKA Prisoners Escape from Kyrenia Castle Sixteen EOKA (National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters) prisoners dramatically escaped from Kyrenia Castle in Cyprus by ingeniously climbing down sheets tied together as a makeshift rope, highlighting the resistance movement's determination during Cyprus's struggle for independence.
• Yankees Clinch Baseball Pennant The New York Yankees secured the American League pennant by defeating the Boston Red Sox with a close 3-2 victory, advancing their legendary status in baseball history.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Sep. 23, 1955

Newspapers from Sep. 23, 1955

September 23, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 266th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 1955 can also be written as 9/23/1955 in the US and as 23/9/1955 in UK and Europe.

September 23, 1955 in September 1955 calendar

Famous people born on September 23, 1955:

• Paolo Rossi

  Legendary Italian footballer who was a key player in Italy's 1982 World Cup victory, considered one of the greatest strikers in football...

• Carol Duffy

  Renowned Scottish poet and playwright who became Britain's first female, first Scottish, and first openly LGBT Poet Laureate in 2009.

• John O. Brennan

  Former CIA Director and senior national security advisor who served under President Obama, known for his expertise in counterterrorism.

• Patty Weaver
• Kumar Sanu

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on September 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 23, 1955 was The Shifting, Whispering Sands Part 1 & 2 by Billy Vaughn and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Billy Vaughn and His Orchestra - The Shifting, Whispering Sands Part 1 & 2
2. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
3. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
4. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
5. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 23, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
2. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
3. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
4. David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
5. Caterina Valente - The Breeze And I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 23rd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 23, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 23, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:54 pm and setting at 11:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 02, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 01, 1955.

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Someone born on September 23, 1955 is:

69 years 7 months old,

or 835 months

or 3630 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25415 days old,

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

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 23rd 2025.

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

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

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