What happened on Tuesday March 29, 1955?

Here's what happened on March 29, 1955:

• Uprising in Saigon Against Diem Government A significant political upheaval occurred in Saigon, with the National Front launching a mortar attack on the Prime Minister's palace and police prefecture. The political crisis deepened as eight ministers, including Defense Minister Ho Thong Minh, dramatically resigned from President Ngo Dinh Diem's cabinet, signaling profound internal governmental instability.
• Earl Campbell Born Earl Campbell, a legendary NFL running back who would later play for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints, was born. He would go on to win the Heisman Trophy in 1977 and become a prominent figure in professional football.
• Suriname General Election The Unity Front secured a significant political victory in Suriname's general election, winning 11 out of 21 parliamentary seats and demonstrating substantial political support for their platform.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Mar. 29, 1955

Newspapers from Mar. 29, 1955

March 29, 1955 was a Tuesday and it was the 88th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 29, 1955 can also be written as 3/29/1955 in the US and as 29/3/1955 in UK and Europe.

March 29, 1955 in March 1955 calendar

Famous people born on March 29, 1955:

• Brendan Gleeson

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• Reba McEntire

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• Marina Sirtis

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• Earl Campbell

  Earl Campbell was a legendary NFL running back who played for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints, winning the Heisman Trophy and...

• Rolf Lassgård

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on March 29th

Famous people died on March 29, 1955:

• Einar Arnórsson

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on March 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 29, 1955 was It's A Sin To Tell A Lie by Somethin' Smith & The Redheads, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Somethin' Smith & The Redheads - It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
2. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
3. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
4. Four Aces - Melody Of Love
5. The Cowboy Church Sunday School - Open Up Your Heart (And Let The Sunshine In)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 29, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
2. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
4. Ruby Murray With Anne Warren - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
5. Eddie Fisher - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 29th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 29, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 29, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 09:26 am and setting at 12:59 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 29, 1955

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Someone born on March 29, 1955 is:

70 years 1 month old,

or 841 months and 15 days old,

or 3659 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25614 days old,

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

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 29th 2026.

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

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

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