What happened on Thursday February 24, 1955?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1955:

• Steve Jobs Birth Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc., is born in San Francisco, California. Jobs would go on to become a pioneering entrepreneur who revolutionized personal computing, mobile technology, and digital media through Apple's groundbreaking products like the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
• Baghdad Pact (CENTO) Signed The Baghdad Pact, also known as the Middle East Treaty Organization (METO) and later CENTO, is signed between Iraq and Turkey. This mutual defense agreement was part of the Cold War strategy to contain Soviet influence in the Middle East.
• Silk Stockings Broadway Musical Opens The musical 'Silk Stockings' opens at the Imperial Theater in New York City, where it will run for 461 performances. The musical, based on the 1939 film 'Ninotchka', is a comedic adaptation featuring music and lyrics by Cole Porter.
• Woo Bum-kon Birth Woo Bum-kon, a South Korean policeman who would later become infamous for a tragic mass killing, is born in Pusan, South Gyeongsang province.

Events in 1955

February 24, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1955

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1955

February 24, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 55th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1955 can also be written as 2/24/1955 in the US and as 24/2/1955 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1955 in February 1955 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1955:

• Steve Jobs

  Legendary technology entrepreneur who co-founded Apple and Pixar, revolutionizing personal computing, mobile technology, and digital...

• Alain Prost

  Four-time Formula One World Champion nicknamed 'The Professor' for his strategic and intelligent driving style.

• Heini Wathén
• Alessandro D'Alatri
• Lorenzo Beccati
• Joan Fontcuberta
• Eddie Johnson

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on February 24th

Famous people died on February 24, 1955:

• Clemente Biondetti
• Harry Kahne
• Erwin Lahousen von Vivremont
• Felice Platone

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on February 24th

February 24, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1955 was Melody Of Love by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Four Aces - Melody Of Love
2. DeJohn Sisters - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More
3. The Penguins - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)

February 24, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1955 was Softly Softly by Ruby Murray, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
2. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
3. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
4. Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
5. Ruby Murray - Heartbeat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 09:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1955

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Someone born on February 24, 1955 is:

70 years 2 months old,

or 842 months and 20 days old,

or 3663 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25647 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1955?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 24, 1955.

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