What happened on Thursday January 27, 1955?

Here's what happened on January 27, 1955:

• John Roberts Becomes Future Supreme Court Chief Justice John Glover Roberts, Jr. is born, who would later become the 17th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving from 2005 to present. Roberts is known for his conservative judicial philosophy and has played a pivotal role in numerous landmark Supreme Court decisions.
• Cuba Recognizes Girl Guides Organization The Cuban government officially approves the Asociación de Guías de Cuba (Girl Guides of Cuba) as an organization of 'public utility', recognizing its social importance and potential contribution to youth development.
• Broadway Musical 'Plain & Fancy' Debuts The musical 'Plain & Fancy' opens at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 476 performances. The show, which explores the cultural differences between Amish and non-Amish communities, becomes a notable Broadway production of the mid-1950s.
• Edinburgh North By-Election Results In the UK's Edinburgh North parliamentary by-election, William Rankine Milligan of the Unionist Party successfully retains the seat with a substantial majority of 3,614 votes, reflecting the political landscape of mid-1950s Scotland.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jan. 27, 1955

Newspapers from Jan. 27, 1955

January 27, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 27th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1955 can also be written as 1/27/1955 in the US and as 27/1/1955 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1955 in January 1955 calendar

Famous people born on January 27, 1955:

• John G Roberts

  John G. Roberts is the 17th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving since 2005.

• Eugene Jarvis

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on January 27th

Famous people died on January 27, 1955:

• Robert F. McGowan
• Ernst Penzoldt
• Giuseppe Valenzini

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on January 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 1955 was Tweedle Dee by Georgia Gibbs, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Georgia Gibbs - Tweedle Dee
2. The Crew-Cuts - Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)
3. The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
4. DeJohn Sisters - (My Baby Don't Love Me) No More

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 27, 1955 was The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
2. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
3. Billy Eckstine - No One But You
4. Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
5. Ruby Murray - Heartbeat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 27, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 27, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 08:44 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 27, 1955

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Someone born on January 27, 1955 is:

70 years 2 months old,

or 842 months and 27 days old,

or 3664 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25654 days old,

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 27th 2026.

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

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

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