What happened on Friday January 28, 1955?

Here's what happened on January 28, 1955:

• Formosa Resolution: US Authorization of Military Force The United States Congress passed a significant resolution authorizing President Dwight D. Eisenhower to use military force to protect Formosa (Taiwan) from potential aggression by the People's Republic of China. This resolution was a critical Cold War-era policy demonstrating the United States' commitment to containing communist expansion in Asia and protecting its strategic allies.
• Establishment of Royal Lao Armed Forces The Kingdom of Laos formally established its Royal Lao Air Force and Royal Lao Navy, marking a significant milestone in the country's military development during the mid-1950s. This event was part of Laos's efforts to build national military capabilities during the complex geopolitical landscape of the Cold War era in Southeast Asia.

Events in 1955

January 28, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 28, 1955

Newspapers from Jan. 28, 1955

January 28, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 28th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1955 can also be written as 1/28/1955 in the US and as 28/1/1955 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1955 in January 1955 calendar

Famous people born on January 28, 1955:

• Nicolas Sarkozy

  Nicolas Sarkozy was the President of France from 2007 to 2012, representing the conservative Union for a Popular Movement (UMP).

• Vinod Khosla

  Vinod Khosla is a prominent Indian-American technology entrepreneur and venture capitalist.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on January 28th

Famous people died on January 28, 1955:

• Friedrich Hochbaum

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on January 28th

January 28, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 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 28, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 28, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:12 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 28, 1955

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Someone born on January 28, 1955 is:

70 years 2 months old,

or 842 months and 26 days old,

or 3664 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25653 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1955?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 28, 1955.

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