What happened on Monday August 29, 1955?

Here's what happened on August 29, 1955:

• British Royal Air Force Sets World Altitude Record On August 29, 1955, a British Royal Air Force English Electric Canberra aircraft achieved a remarkable milestone by setting a new world altitude record, reaching an impressive height of 65,876 feet (20,079 meters). This achievement demonstrated the advanced aeronautical capabilities of the British military and aerospace engineering during the mid-1950s, highlighting the ongoing technological advancements in aviation during the Cold War era.
• Costa Rica Wins 1955 CCCF Championship On August 29, 1955, Costa Rica emerged victorious in the CCCF (Central American and Caribbean Football Confederation) Championship, showcasing their soccer prowess in regional competition. This triumph represented an important moment in Costa Rican sports history and regional football dynamics.

Events in 1955

August 29, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 29, 1955

Newspapers from Aug. 29, 1955

August 29, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 241st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1955 can also be written as 8/29/1955 in the US and as 29/8/1955 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 1955 in August 1955 calendar

Famous people born on August 29, 1955:

• Diamanda Galás

  Avant-garde experimental vocalist, performance artist, and composer known for her powerful and unconventional vocal techniques.

• Jacob Lew

  Prominent American political figure who served as United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on August 29th

Famous people died on August 29, 1955:

• John Allan

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on August 29th

August 29, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1955 was Moments To Remember by The Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. The Four Lads - Moments To Remember
2. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
3. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
4. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
5. Boyd Bennett - Seventeen

August 29, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
2. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
3. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
4. David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere
5. Caterina Valente - The Breeze And I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 29, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 1955 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 August 29, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 05:20 pm and setting at 03:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on August 29, 1955

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Someone born on August 29, 1955 is:

69 years 8 months old,

or 836 months and 14 days old,

or 3637 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25460 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1955?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 29, 1955.

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