What happened on Sunday May 01, 1955?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1955:

• Warsaw Treaty Organization Established The Warsaw Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance was signed, formally creating the Warsaw Treaty Organization (Warsaw Pact), a collective defense treaty among Eastern European communist states as a counterbalance to NATO during the Cold War. The treaty became effective on June 6, 1955.
• First Taiwan Strait Crisis Concludes The First Taiwan Strait Crisis temporarily de-escalates as the People's Liberation Army of China ceases military shelling of the Kinmen and Matsu islands, marking a significant moment in the early Cold War tensions between the People's Republic of China and Taiwan.
• Babe Didrikson-Zaharias Wins Golf Tournament Babe Didrikson-Zaharias, a legendary multi-sport athlete and pioneering female golfer, wins the LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Tournament, further solidifying her status as one of the most accomplished athletes of her time.
• Bobby Feller's Remarkable Pitching Achievement Baseball legend Bob Feller achieves his 15th one-hit or less game, which includes 12 one-hitters and three no-hitters, highlighting his exceptional skill and consistency as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
• 1955 Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Season Opens The Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix marked the beginning of the 1955 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. Luigi Taveri won the 125cc event, while Reg Armstrong claimed victory in the 500cc class, setting the stage for an exciting racing year.
• Julien Wiener: Australian Cricket Player Julien Wiener, an Australian cricket player, served as an opening batsman for the national team during the 1979-80 season, contributing to Australia's cricket legacy.

Events in 1955

May 01, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 01, 1955

Newspapers from May. 01, 1955

May 01, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 121st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1955 can also be written as 5/1/1955 in the US and as 1/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1955 in May 1955 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1955:

• Bob Lenarduzzi
• Eric Goldberg
• Martin O'Donnell
• Ricky Tognazzi
• Sidney Powell

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on May 1st

Famous people died on May 01, 1955:

• Luigi Sbano
• Kázmér Zichy

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on May 1st

May 01, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1955 was The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
2. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
3. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett

May 01, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
2. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
4. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
5. Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 01, 1955 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 May 01, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 02:59 pm and setting at 03:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1955

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Someone born on May 01, 1955 is:

70 years and 12 days old,

or 840 months and 12 days old,

or 3654 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25580 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1955?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 01, 1955.

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