What happened on Wednesday May 25, 1955?

Here's what happened on May 25, 1955:

• Udall, Kansas Tornado Disaster A catastrophic F5 tornado struck the small city of Udall, Kansas, as part of a larger Great Plains tornado outbreak. The tornado was devastating, killing 80 people and injuring 273, making it the deadliest tornado in Kansas history and the 23rd deadliest in U.S. history.
• 1955 Great Plains Tornado Outbreak A severe tornado outbreak occurred in the southern and central U.S. Great Plains, generating at least 48 tornadoes, including two F5 tornadoes in Blackwell, Oklahoma, and Udall, Kansas. The outbreak resulted in 102 fatalities and 554 injuries, causing widespread destruction.
• First Ascent of Kangchenjunga On the British Kangchenjunga expedition led by Charles Evans, mountaineers Joe Brown and George Band successfully reached the summit of Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain at 8,586 meters. Norman Hardie and Tony Streather joined them the following day, marking a significant achievement in Himalayan mountaineering.

Events in 1955

May 25, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 25, 1955

Newspapers from May. 25, 1955

May 25, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 145th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1955 can also be written as 5/25/1955 in the US and as 25/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 1955 in May 1955 calendar

Famous people born on May 25, 1955:

• Connie Sellecca

  American actress, model, and television producer known for her roles in popular TV series like 'Hotel' and 'The Greatest American Hero'.

• Rosanne Cash

  Acclaimed country music singer-songwriter and daughter of legendary Johnny Cash, known for her influential music career.

• Alistair Burt

  British politician who served as a Conservative Member of Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the UK government.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on May 25th

May 25, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
2. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
3. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
4. Eddie Fisher - Heart
5. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues

May 25, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
2. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
4. The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
5. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 25, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 25, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 May 25, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:24 am and setting at 12:02 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on May 25, 1955

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Someone born on May 25, 1955 is:

69 years 11 months old,

or 839 months and 29 days old,

or 3652 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25567 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 1955?

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 25, 1955.

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