What happened on Friday July 29, 1955?

Here's what happened on July 29, 1955:

• United States Announces First Satellite Launch Plans The United States officially announces its groundbreaking plans to launch artificial satellites during the International Geophysical Year (IGY), scheduled from July 1957 through December 1958. This announcement marks a pivotal moment in the early Space Race, signaling the nation's commitment to space exploration and technological advancement.
• MV Star of Malta Maritime Tragedy The Maltese passenger ship MV Star of Malta ran aground off St. Julian's, resulting in a tragic maritime accident that claimed the lives of one crew member and a passenger. The shipwreck highlighted the maritime risks of the mid-1950s and the importance of maritime safety protocols.
• Smokey Burgess Baseball Performance In a remarkable baseball performance, Smokey Burgess hit three home runs, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a decisive 16-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. This exceptional display of batting prowess demonstrated Burgess's skill and contributed to the team's memorable win.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jul. 29, 1955

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 1955

July 29, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 210th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1955 can also be written as 7/29/1955 in the US and as 29/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 1955 in July 1955 calendar

Famous people born on July 29, 1955:

• Jean-Hugues Anglade

  Prominent French actor known for his iconic role in Jean-Jacques Beineix's critically acclaimed film 'Betty Blue'.

• Jean-Luc Ettori

  Legendary French goalkeeper who spent his entire career with AS Monaco and was a key player in the French national team during the 1980s.

• Guillermo Navarro
• Dave Stevens
• Tommy Prim

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on July 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 1955 was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
2. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
3. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
4. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
5. Alan Dale - Sweet And Gentle

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
2. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
3. Alma Cogan - Dreamboat
4. Ruby Murray - Evermore
5. David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 01:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on July 29, 1955

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Someone born on July 29, 1955 is:

69 years 10 months old,

or 838 months and 7 days old,

or 3644 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25514 days old,

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

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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

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

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