What happened on Sunday May 29, 1955?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1955:

• John Hinckley Jr. Background John Hinckley Jr. is infamously known for attempting to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981, in Washington, D.C. The shooting occurred outside the Washington Hilton Hotel and critically wounded Reagan, who survived the attack. Hinckley's motivations were later revealed to be connected to his obsession with actress Jodie Foster.
• Jordan Government Resignation The government of Prime Minister Tewfik Abdul Huda resigned, marking a significant political transition in Jordan during the mid-1950s. This resignation reflected the complex political landscape of the Arab world during the period of post-colonial nation-building and regional tensions.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from May. 29, 1955

Newspapers from May. 29, 1955

May 29, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 149th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1955 can also be written as 5/29/1955 in the US and as 29/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 1955 in May 1955 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1955:

• John Hinckley

  Infamous attempted assassin who shot President Ronald Reagan and three others in a high-profile assassination attempt on March 30, 1981, in...

• Pascal Dusapin

  Renowned French contemporary classical composer known for his diverse musical compositions including solo, chamber, orchestral, and vocal...

• Ken Schrader

  Professional American race car driver and sportscaster with a notable career in motorsports, known for his skills on the racing track and...

• Mike Porcaro

  Accomplished bass player of the renowned rock band Toto, who contributed significantly to their musical success before passing away in 2015.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1955:

• Giovanni Battista Ciolina
• Rudolf Klein-Rogge
• Stefano Pucci
• Giuseppe Toigo
• Giovanni Battista Imberti

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on May 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
2. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
3. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
4. Eddie Fisher - Heart
5. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
2. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
4. The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
5. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 29, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 29, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 01:55 pm and setting at 01:57 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on May 29, 1955

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Someone born on May 29, 1955 is:

69 years 11 months old,

or 839 months and 15 days old,

or 3650 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25553 days old,

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

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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

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

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