What happened on Thursday March 31, 1955?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1955:

• Chase Manhattan Bank Formation Chase National Bank and Bank of the Manhattan Company, ranking as the third and fifteenth largest banks respectively, merge to create Chase Manhattan Bank, a significant consolidation in the American banking sector during the mid-1950s.
• 22nd Italian Socialist Party Congress The 22nd congress of the Italian Socialist Party convenes in Turin, with party leader Pietro Nenni strategically positioning the party. Nenni confirms the party's alliance with communists while simultaneously signaling openness to Christian Democracy and accepting NATO as a defensive alliance, reflecting the complex political landscape of post-war Italy.
• Australian Labor Party Split A significant internal division occurs in the Australian Labor Party when three cabinet members — Les Coleman (Minister of Transport), Bill Barry (Minister of Health), and Tom Hayes (Minister-in-Charge of Housing) — are expelled from the party. They subsequently form the Australian Labor Party (Anti-Communist), marking a notable ideological fracture.
• Collie Smith's Cricket Debut Collie Smith makes an impressive debut in international cricket, scoring 104 runs in a match between West Indies and Australia in Kingston, showcasing his early potential as a cricket player.
• Seattle US Assay Office Closure The United States Assay Office in Seattle, Washington, officially closes, marking the end of its operations in precious metal assessment and certification.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Mar. 31, 1955

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1955

March 31, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 90th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1955 can also be written as 3/31/1955 in the US and as 31/3/1955 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1955 in March 1955 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1955:

• Angus Young

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• Stephen Lynch

  Stephen Lynch is an American politician from Massachusetts who served as a congressman, succeeding his mentor Joseph Moakley.

• Kas (artist)
• Muriel Pénicaud
• Anna Finocchiaro

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on March 31st

Famous people died on March 31, 1955:

• Maurice Goguel

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on March 31st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:40 am and setting at 02:28 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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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 1955

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Someone born on March 31, 1955 is:

70 years 1 month old,

or 841 months and 14 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 31, 1955?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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

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

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