What happened on Saturday April 30, 1955?

Here's what happened on April 30, 1955:

• Mendelevium Discovery Announced Scientists officially announce the discovery of Element 101, Mendelevium, expanding the periodic table and marking a significant milestone in nuclear chemistry and atomic research.
• West German Labor Protest West German labor unions stage significant protests demanding a 40-hour work week and increased wages, highlighting the post-war labor movement's struggle for workers' rights and fair compensation.
• Imperial Bank of India Nationalization The Imperial Bank of India is nationalized, a significant economic policy move in post-colonial India that transformed the country's banking landscape and financial infrastructure.
• Pérez Prado's Chart-Topping Hit Cuban bandleader Pérez Prado's mambo version of 'Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White' reaches #1 on the music charts, maintaining its top position for an impressive ten weeks. This demonstrates the global popularity of mambo music in the mid-1950s.
• Rudolf Klein-Rogge Passes Away Rudolf Klein-Rogge, a pioneering German actor famous for his roles in silent film masterpieces like 'Metropolis' and 'Spies', dies at the age of 69. He was renowned for portraying archetypal master criminal characters that influenced cinema's early character archetypes.
• Nicolas Hulot Birth Nicolas Hulot, a prominent French journalist, environmental activist, and author, was born on this date. He would later become a significant voice in environmental conservation and sustainable development in France.

Events in 1955

April 30, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 30, 1955

Newspapers from Apr. 30, 1955

April 30, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 120th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1955 can also be written as 4/30/1955 in the US and as 30/4/1955 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1955 in April 1955 calendar

Famous people born on April 30, 1955:

• Nicolas Hulot

  Prominent French environmental activist, television presenter, and influential ecological advocate who founded the Nicolas Hulot Foundation...

• Kate Mulgrew

  Renowned actress famous for her roles in Star Trek: Voyager and Orange Is the New Black.

• BJ Hogg
• Pradeep Sarkar

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on April 30th

Famous people died on April 30, 1955:

• Dave Peyton

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on April 30th

April 30, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1955 was The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
2. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
3. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett

April 30, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

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. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
5. Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 30, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 01:55 pm and setting at 03:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.

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Someone born on April 30, 1955 is:

70 years and 24 days old,

or 840 months and 24 days old,

or 3656 weeks

or 25592 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1955?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 30, 1955.

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