What happened on Sunday October 02, 1955?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1955:

• ENIAC Computer Deactivation The ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), one of the first general-purpose electronic computers, is deactivated at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, after continuous operation since 1947. This marks the end of an era in early computing technology.
• Alfred Hitchcock Presents Premieres The iconic television anthology series 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents' debuts on NBC, marking a significant moment in television entertainment history. The show would become renowned for its suspenseful storytelling and Hitchcock's distinctive introductions.
• Xinjiang Becomes Autonomous Region Xinjiang officially becomes an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China, reflecting the complex political and ethnic dynamics of the region.
• Chiva Stoica Becomes Romanian Premier Chiva Stoica is appointed as the Premier of Romania during the communist era, signaling a change in political leadership.
• Birth of Lorraine Bracco Lorraine Bracco, a renowned American actress known for her roles in 'Goodfellas' and 'The Sopranos', was born on this date.
• 9th NHL All-Star Game The 9th NHL All-Star Game takes place in Detroit, with the Detroit team defeating the All-Stars 3-1 in an exciting match.
• WHTN Television Station Launch WHTN (later known as WOWK), a CBS-affiliated television station in Huntington-Charleston, West Virginia, begins broadcasting on channel 13.
• Joyce Randolph's Marriage Actress Joyce Randolph marries publisher Richard Charles in a private ceremony.

Events in 1955

October 02, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1955

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1955

October 02, 1955: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Green Bay Packers : 3 - 24
• Cleveland Browns - San Francisco 49ers : 38 - 3
• New York Giants - Chicago Cardinals : 17 - 28
• Pittsburgh Steelers - Los Angeles Rams : 26 - 27

October 02, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 275th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1955 can also be written as 10/2/1955 in the US and as 2/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1955:

• Philip Oakey

  Lead singer and iconic frontman of the pioneering British synthpop band The Human League, known for their groundbreaking electronic music in...

• Dilip Shanghvi

  Indian pharmaceutical entrepreneur and billionaire, founder of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, one of India's largest pharmaceutical...

• Martine Mauléon
• Warren Spector

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on October 2nd

Famous people died on October 02, 1955:

• William R. Orthwein

  American swimmer and water polo player (b. 1881).

• O. B. Clarence
• Willie Pease
• Manfredi Porena
• Nat Schachner

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on October 2nd

October 02, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1955 was Only You (And You Alone) by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. The Platters - Only You (And You Alone)
2. Gogi Grant - Suddenly There's A Valley
3. Rusty Draper - The Shifting, Whispering Sands
4. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
5. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame

October 02, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
2. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
3. Cyril Stapleton Orchestra With Julie Dawn - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
4. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
5. Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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October 02, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1955 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 October 02, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:48 pm and setting at 09:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1955

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Someone born on October 02, 1955 is:

69 years 7 months old,

or 835 months and 7 days old,

or 3631 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25422 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1955?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 02, 1955.

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