What happened on Wednesday March 30, 1955?

Here's what happened on March 30, 1955:

• Great Britain Joins Baghdad Pact In a significant diplomatic move during the Cold War era, British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden announced Great Britain's formal adherence to the Baghdad Pact, a strategic alliance between Iraq and Turkey aimed at containing Soviet influence in the Middle East.
• 27th Academy Awards Ceremony The 27th Academy Awards celebrated the outstanding achievements in cinema for the year, with the critically acclaimed film 'On the Waterfront' dominating the event. The movie won eight prestigious awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Elia Kazan, Best Original Screenplay by Budd Schulberg, Best Actor for Marlon Brando, and Best Supporting Actress for Eva Marie Saint.
• Truce in Saigon French High Commissioner for Indochina, General Paul Ely, negotiated a temporary truce in Saigon between the Army and the National Front. The conflict had already resulted in 26 casualties in the capital, with ongoing tensions in the broader region, reflecting the complex political landscape of post-colonial Vietnam.
• Death of Harl McDonald Harl McDonald, an American composer known for works like the 'Santa Fe Trail', passed away at the age of 55, marking the end of a notable musical career.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Mar. 30, 1955

Newspapers from Mar. 30, 1955

March 30, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 89th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 30, 1955 can also be written as 3/30/1955 in the US and as 30/3/1955 in UK and Europe.

March 30, 1955 in March 1955 calendar

Famous people born on March 30, 1955:

• Brendan Gleeson

  Renowned Irish actor known for roles in films like 'In Bruges', 'Harry Potter' series, and 'Braveheart'.

• Earl Campbell

  Legendary NFL running back who played for the Houston Oilers, known for his powerful running style and Hall of Fame career in the 1970s and...

• Randy VanWarmer

  American singer-songwriter known for his soft rock hit 'Just When I Needed You the Most' in the late 1970s.

• Marilou Diaz-Abaya

  Prominent Filipino film director, producer, and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Philippine cinema.

• Connie Cato
• Rhonda Jo Petty
• Ugo Conti

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on March 30th

Famous people died on March 30, 1955:

• Harl McDonald

  American pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1899).

• Alfredo Cuscinà
• Lydia Knott
• Max Schwarzer

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on March 30th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 30, 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 30th 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 30, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 30, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 30, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:31 am and setting at 01:48 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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Someone born on March 30, 1955 is:

70 years 1 month old,

or 841 months and 13 days old,

or 3658 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25612 days old,

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

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 30th 2026.

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

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

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