What happened on Thursday June 30, 1955?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1955:

• Johnny Carson Show Debuts on CBS-TV The Johnny Carson Show makes its first television broadcast on CBS, marking the early stages of what would become a legendary late-night entertainment program. This debut represents a significant moment in American television history, introducing audiences to a new form of comedic and interview-based entertainment.
• Simonstown Agreement Transfers Naval Base Control The Simonstown Agreement marks a pivotal moment in South African and British naval history, transferring control of the strategic Simonstown naval base from the British Royal Navy to the South African Navy. This transfer symbolizes the evolving post-colonial relationships and military autonomy of the Union of South Africa.
• George Shuba's Walk-Off Single at Ebbets Field In a thrilling baseball moment, George Shuba hits a dramatic walk-off single, securing a victory for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the New York Giants at the iconic Ebbets Field. This game represents the intense rivalry and excitement of mid-1950s Major League Baseball.
• Gloster Meteor Jet Fighter Fatal Crash A tragic aviation accident occurs when a Gloster Meteor jet fighter crashes on takeoff from RAF West Malling in Kent, United Kingdom. The crash results in the deaths of both crew members and two innocent fruit-pickers on the ground, highlighting the inherent risks of early jet aviation technology.
• Hawker Sea Hawk Jet Fighters Double Crash A devastating maritime aviation incident unfolds as two Hawker Sea Hawk jet fighters, flying from RNAS Lossiemouth in Scotland, independently crash into the North Sea. The accident results in the loss of one pilot's life, underscoring the dangerous nature of military aviation training during the mid-1950s.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1955

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1955

June 30, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 181st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1955 can also be written as 6/30/1955 in the US and as 30/6/1955 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1955 in June 1955 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1955:

• Egils Levits

  Latvian judge and politician who served as the 10th President of Latvia, known for his significant contributions to legal and political...

• David Alan Grier

  Prominent American comedian, actor, and comedian known for his work on In Living Color and numerous comedy films.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on June 30th

Famous people died on June 30, 1955:

• Félix Bédouret
• Gilbert Cannan

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on June 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1955 was Learnin' The Blues by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
2. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
3. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
4. Nat King Cole and the Four Knights - If I May
5. Eddie Fisher - Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Jimmy Young - Unchained Melody
2. Alma Cogan - Dreamboat
3. Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
4. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
5. Dickie Valentine - I Wonder

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 30, 1955 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 30, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:50 pm and setting at 02:30 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 30, 1955

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Someone born on June 30, 1955 is:

69 years 11 months old,

or 839 months and 7 days old,

or 3649 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25544 days old,

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

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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

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

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