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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in May 1955.
The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on May 1955: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of May 1955?


Events

  • 01 May 1955 Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Tournament.
  • 02 May 1955 Pulitzer prize awarded Tennessee Williams for
  • 05 May 1955 Damn Yankees opens at 46th Steet Theater in New York City for 1022 performances.
  • 06 May 1955 West Germany joins NATO
  • 07 May 1955 West Europe Union established.
  • 09 May 1955 German Federal Republic joins NATO.
  • 11 May 1955 Israel attacks Gaza.
  • 12 May 1955 Chicago Cub Sam Jones is 1st black to pitch no-hitter
  • 14 May 1955 US performs nuclear test in Pacific Ocean.
  • 15 May 1955 Austrian state treaty signed making Austria independent again
  • 16 May 1955 King Baudouin of Belgium visits Congo
  • 17 May 1955 Dutch Government of Drees resigns.
  • 18 May 1955 Queen Juliana opens E55 fair in Amsterdam
  • 19 May 1955 Atkinson and Depeiaza make 347 stand for 7th wkt West Indies versus Australia.
  • 20 May 1955 Argentine parliament accepts separation of church and state.
  • 21 May 1955 House of Flowers closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 165 performances
  • 22 May 1955 Oldest man to drive in the Grand Prix (aged 55) finishes 6th
  • 23 May 1955 Presbyterian Church begins accepting women ministers
  • 25 May 1955 First ascent of Kangchenjunga (8,586 m.), the third highest mountain in the world, by a British expedition led by Joe Brown and George Band.
  • 26 May 1955 7th Heaven opens at ANTA Theater NYC for 44 performances
  • 27 May 1955 Red Buttons Show, last airs on NBC-TV
  • 28 May 1955 Bob Sweikert wins Indianapolis 500 with an average speed of 128.213 mph.
  • 29 May 1955 Jordan government of Tewfik Abdul Huda resigns.
  • 30 May 1955 KMVT TV channel 11 in Twin Falls, ID (CBS / NBC / ABC) begins broadcasting
  • 31 May 1955 Great Britain proclaims emergency crisis due to railroad strike.

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Famous Deaths

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in May 1955?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - A Blossom Fell
  2. - Unchained Melody
  3. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  4. - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  5. - Melody Of Love

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Stranger In Paradise
  2. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  3. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  4. - Give Me Your Word
  5. - Earth Angel

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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Kiss Me Deadly

Kiss Me Deadly

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Juano Hernandez

Country: United States of America

La vida no vale nada

La vida no vale nada

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Rogelio A. González

Starring: Pedro Infante, Rosario Granados, Domingo Soler, Magda Guzmán

The Dam Busters

The Dam Busters

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney

Country: United States of America

Summertime

Summertime

Release year: 1955

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, Isa Miranda, Darren McGavin

Country: United States of America

Love Me or Leave Me

Love Me or Leave Me

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Charles Vidor

Starring: Doris Day, James Cagney, Cameron Mitchell, Robert Keith

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in May 1955?
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The Good Shepherd by C.S. Forester

The Good Shepherd

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After reading The Good Shepherd, John P. Marquand wrote that C. S. Forester was the First Admiral of the seven seas fiction.

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

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How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

Venture Into Darkness by Alice Tisdale Hobart

Venture Into Darkness

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This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.

Essays In The Public Philosophy by Walter Lippmann

Essays In The Public Philosophy

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Politics. First edition. The blue cloth covers are rubbed at the corners and spine ends. There is a faint glass ring on one side. Pages toned, interior clean and tight.

Have Tux, Will Travel by Bob Hope

Have Tux, Will Travel

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"If I could have my life over again, I would not have the time to do it." Bob Hope Bob Hope is America's favorite comedian and a legend for his wittiness and unmistakable voice.