What happened on Monday January 31, 1955?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1955:

• RCA Demonstrates First Music Synthesizer RCA (Radio Corporation of America) publicly demonstrated the first electronic music synthesizer, marking a groundbreaking moment in the history of electronic music technology. This innovative device represented a significant leap forward in sound generation and musical instrument design, paving the way for future electronic music production.
• Death of John Mott, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate John Mott, a prominent American YMCA leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, passed away on January 31, 1955. Mott was renowned for his international humanitarian work, particularly in youth and student movements, and his significant contributions to global peace and understanding.

Events in 1955

January 31, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 31, 1955

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 1955

January 31, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 31st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1955 can also be written as 1/31/1955 in the US and as 31/1/1955 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1955 in January 1955 calendar

Famous people born on January 31, 1955:

• Virginia Ruzici

  Virginia Ruzici was a prominent Romanian professional tennis player in the 1970s and early 1980s, known for her success on the women's...

• Carole Middleton

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on January 31st

Famous people died on January 31, 1955:

• John Mott

  American activist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1865).

• John Raleigh Mott

  Prize laureate for his contribution to the creation of a peace-promoting religious brotherhood across national boundaries.

• Henry Ernest Atkins

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on January 31st

January 31, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1955 was The Crazy Otto by Johnny Maddox, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Johnny Maddox - The Crazy Otto
2. The Crew-Cuts - Earth Angel
3. Perry Como - Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)
4. The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
5. The Penguins - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)

January 31, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1955 was Softly Softly by Ruby Murray, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
2. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
3. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
4. Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
5. Ruby Murray - Heartbeat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1955 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 January 31, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:53 am and setting at 02:06 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 31, 1955

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Someone born on January 31, 1955 is:

70 years 3 months old,

or 843 months and 14 days old,

or 3667 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25671 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1955?

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 31, 1955.

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