What happened on Sunday October 16, 1955?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1955:

• Boeing 367-80 Sets Transcontinental Speed Record The Boeing 367-80 prototype, which would later become the iconic Boeing 707, completed a groundbreaking transcontinental flight across the United States in an impressive record time of 3 hours and 58 minutes. This achievement was a significant milestone in aviation history, demonstrating the potential of jet-powered commercial aircraft and setting the stage for the modern era of rapid air travel.
• Bluebird K7 Hydroplane Incident at Lake Mead The British hydroplane Bluebird K7, a famous speed record vessel, experienced a dramatic sinking incident in Lake Mead, United States. Despite the initial setback, the vessel was successfully salvaged and later returned to service, showcasing the resilience of both the craft and its support team.

Events in 1955

October 16, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1955

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1955

October 16, 1955: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Chicago Bears : 10 - 38
• Chicago Cardinals - New York Giants : 0 - 10
• Cleveland Browns - Washington Redskins : 24 - 14
• Los Angeles Rams - Green Bay Packers : 28 - 30
• San Francisco 49ers - Detroit Lions : 27 - 24

October 16, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 289th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1955 can also be written as 10/16/1955 in the US and as 16/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1955:

• Kieran Doherty

  Irish republican prisoner who became a prominent political figure during the 1981 Irish hunger strike at the Maze Prison, ultimately dying...

• Ellen Dolan

  American actress known for her long-running role in the popular daytime soap opera 'As the World Turns', which aired from 1956 to 2010.

• Tanya Roberts

  American actress known for her roles in 'Charlie's Angels', 'That '70s Show', and as a James Bond girl in 'A View to a Kill'.

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on October 16th

October 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1955 was The Yellow Rose Of Texas by Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
2. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
3. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
4. Fontane Sisters - Seventeen
5. Don Cornell - The Bible Tells Me So

October 16, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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 16th is Libra.

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October 16, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 08:00 am and setting at 07:01 pm.

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 16, 1955

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Someone born on October 16, 1955 is:

69 years 7 months old,

or 835 months and 8 days old,

or 3631 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25423 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1955?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 16, 1955.

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