What happened on Sunday July 31, 1955?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1955:

• Actor Robert Francis Dies in Plane Crash Robert Francis, a 25-year-old American actor, tragically lost his life in a fatal plane crash near the Lockheed Air terminal. While attempting to land, the small aircraft he was piloting burst into flames, cutting short a promising acting career.
• Tropical Storm Brenda Develops in Gulf of Mexico Tropical Storm Brenda formed in the north-central Gulf of Mexico at 0600 UTC, potentially impacting coastal regions and maritime activities in the region.
• First Broadcast of KRNT Television in Des Moines KRNT (later known as KCCI), a CBS-affiliated television station in Des Moines, Iowa, commenced its inaugural broadcast, marking a significant moment in the region's media and communication history.
• WHIS Television Begins Broadcasting in Bluefield WHIS (now WVVA), an NBC-affiliated television channel in Bluefield, West Virginia, launched its first broadcast, expanding media access in the Appalachian region.
• Beverly Hanson Wins LPGA Battle Creek Golf Open Professional golfer Beverly Hanson secured victory at the LPGA Battle Creek Golf Open, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the mid-1950s.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1955

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1955

July 31, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 212th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1955 can also be written as 7/31/1955 in the US and as 31/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1955 in July 1955 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1955:

• Jackie Quartz

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• Penelope Fillon

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on July 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1955 was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
2. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
3. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
4. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
5. Alan Dale - Sweet And Gentle

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
2. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
3. Alma Cogan - Dreamboat
4. Ruby Murray - Evermore
5. David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1955 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:07 pm and setting at 03:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on July 31, 1955

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Someone born on July 31, 1955 is:

69 years 9 months old,

or 837 months and 14 days old,

or 3641 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25490 days old,

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

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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

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

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