What happened on Monday October 24, 1955?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1955:

• Launch of MV Essex Ferry Train Ferry On October 24, 1955, the train ferry MV Essex Ferry was ceremonially launched at the port of Harwich in the United Kingdom. This maritime vessel was designed to transport railway carriages and locomotives across water, facilitating more efficient transportation of rail equipment between different coastal regions. Train ferries like the Essex Ferry played a crucial role in maritime logistics and transportation infrastructure during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1955

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1955

October 24, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 297th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1955 can also be written as 10/24/1955 in the US and as 24/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

Famous people born on October 24, 1955:

• Marco Bechis
• Claudio Gatti
• Cheryl Studer

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on October 24th

Famous people died on October 24, 1955:

• Robert Feulgen
• Alfredo Martín
• Alfred Reginald Radcliffe-Brown
• Betsy Baker
• Milziade Venditti
• Konstantin Ėggert
• Jurij Andreevič Željabužskij

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on October 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1955 was At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama) by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Pat Boone - At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)
2. The McGuire Sisters - He
3. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
4. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
5. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
2. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
3. Cyril Stapleton Orchestra With Julie Dawn - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
4. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
5. Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 02:19 pm and setting at 01:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on October 24, 1955

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Someone born on October 24, 1955 is:

69 years 6 months old,

or 834 months and 20 days old,

or 3629 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25405 days old,

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

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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

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

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