What happened on Saturday November 26, 1955?

Here's what happened on November 26, 1955:

• Rosa Parks Refuses to Give Up Bus Seat In Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks courageously defies segregation laws by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, leading to her arrest and sparking the pivotal Montgomery bus boycott, a landmark moment in the American Civil Rights Movement.
• AFL-CIO Merger The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations unite to form the AFL-CIO, creating the largest and most influential labor union in the United States, significantly strengthening workers' rights and collective bargaining power.
• British Governor Declares Emergency in Cyprus Sir John Harding, the British Governor of Cyprus, declares a state of emergency on the island in response to the EOKA (National Organization of Cypriot Fighters) campaign, escalating tensions in the ongoing struggle for Cypriot independence.
• Johnny Cash Debuts Top 10 Country Song Johnny Cash releases his debut Top 10 country song 'Cry! Cry! Cry!', marking the beginning of his legendary music career and contributing to the evolution of country music.
• CFL Grey Cup Championship The Edmonton Eskimos defeat the Montreal Alouettes 34-19 in the 43rd Canadian Football League Grey Cup, showcasing their dominance in Canadian professional football.
• Blood Donor Organizations Federation Founded The International Federation of Blood Donor Organizations is established in Luxembourg, promoting global cooperation and standardization in blood donation practices.
• Boy Friend Musical Closes The musical 'Boy Friend' concludes its successful run at the Royale Theater in New York City after 483 performances, representing a notable achievement in Broadway theater history.

Events in 1955

November 26, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 26, 1955

Newspapers from Nov. 26, 1955

November 26, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 330th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 1955 can also be written as 11/26/1955 in the US and as 26/11/1955 in UK and Europe.

November 26, 1955 in November 1955 calendar

Famous people born on November 26, 1955:

• Bruno Tonioli

  Italian choreographer, dancer, and television personality famous for his energetic judging on dance shows like Strictly Come Dancing and...

• Gisela Stuart

  German-born British politician who served as a Labour MP and was a prominent figure in the Brexit referendum campaign, known for her...

• Tracy [Raye] Hickman

  American fantasy author known for the Dragonlance series, a significant contributor to the fantasy genre in collaboration with Margaret...

• Don Hahn
• Tracy Hickman

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on November 26th

Famous people died on November 26, 1955:

• František Peyr
• Fausto Torrefranca
• Caryl ap Rhys Pryce

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on November 26th

November 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 26, 1955 was Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

1. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
2. Al Hibbler - He
3. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

November 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 26, 1955 was Hernando's Hideaway by Johnston Brothers, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

1. Johnston Brothers - Hernando's Hideaway
2. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
3. Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
4. Johnnie Ray - Hey There
5. Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 26th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 26, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 26, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 26, 1955 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 26, 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 November 26, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 02:11 pm and setting at 04:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 31, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Nov 29, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on November 26, 1955

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Someone born on November 26, 1955 is:

69 years 5 months old,

or 833 months and 17 days old,

or 3624 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25371 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 26, 1955?

There are 197 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 26, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 26, 1955.

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