What happened on Tuesday December 27, 1955?

Here's what happened on December 27, 1955:

• SS Tanda Maru Shipwreck during Typhoon On December 27, 1955, the Japanese cargo ship SS Tanda Maru was driven ashore during a severe typhoon on the island of Honshu. The vessel was critically damaged, breaking into two sections. In a dramatic rescue operation, a United States helicopter successfully rescued 14 of the 24 crew members, highlighting the perilous conditions of maritime travel during mid-20th century storms.
• Death of Ely Culbertson On December 27, 1955, Ely Culbertson, a prominent American bridge player, passed away at the age of 64. Culbertson was a significant figure in the world of contract bridge, known for developing innovative bidding systems and popularizing the game in the United States during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1955

December 27, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 27, 1955

Newspapers from Dec. 27, 1955

December 27, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 361st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 1955 can also be written as 12/27/1955 in the US and as 27/12/1955 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 1955 in December 1955 calendar

Famous people born on December 27, 1955:

• Dawood Ibrahim
• Barbara Olson

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on December 27th

Famous people died on December 27, 1955:

• Ely Culbertson

  Expert in the romanian-american bridge, writer and editor.

• Alfred Carpenter

  Recipient of the victoria cross for english admiral (d. 1955).

• Giovanni Battista Alfano
• James Jones

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on December 27th

December 27, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1955 was He by Al Hibbler, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Al Hibbler - He
2. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
3. Art Mooney & His Orchestra - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas

December 27, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 27, 1955 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain
2. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
3. Frankie Vaughan - The Green Door
4. Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
5. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

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

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December 27, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 27, 1955 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 December 27, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:11 pm and setting at 06:38 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 27, 1955

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Someone born on December 27, 1955 is:

69 years 4 months old,

or 832 months and 17 days old,

or 3620 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25341 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 27, 1955?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 27, 1955.

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