Your place in the Universe on 1955
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1955 (MCMLV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1955th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1955 a year special to you? Discover what 1955 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1955, 1955 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1955, how old is someone born in 1955 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1955.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1955 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1955
- Who was the U.S. President in 1955?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1955?
- Who was the Pope in 1955?
- 1955: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1955?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1955?
- What was the most popular movie in 1955?
- What was the best selling book in 1955?
- How old is someone born in 1955?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1955?
What was 1955 known for ?
- 1955 was a full decade removed from World War Two, and one of the great Allied commanders of the war, General Dwight D. Eisenhower had become President Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States. In 1955, President Eisenhower made a fateful decision that would affect American foreign policy and millions of lives for many years: he sent the first American soldiers as advisors to Vietnam.
- This was also a year of notable developments in the Cold War between the West and the East, led by the United States and the Soviet Union, respectively. In the East, the Warsaw Pact was signed in May. This was a mutual defense treaty among the Soviet countries and Soviet satellite nations as an equivalent to the Western powers’ formation of NATO. In the West, the United States made significant commitments to defense technology. In January, the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine, went out to sea for the first time. During the same month, the Pentagon formally announced a plan to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads attached to them.
- 1955 was also a landmark year for the Civil Rights Movement in America. In December of this year, Rosa Parks famously refused to obey a bus drivers’ order to get out of her seat to make room for a white passenger. This sparked several significant protests in her city of Montgomery, Alabama.
- There were also some notable developments for popular culture this year, as Jim Henson created an early version of Kermit the Frog. In July of 1955, Walt Disneyopened his world-famous theme park – Disneyland – in Anaheim, California.
- Finally, the world lost one of its brightest minds this year – Albert Einstein passed away at the age of 76. However, the world gained two more brilliant people, as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were born this year.
- The world population in 1955 was 2,773,019,936 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 32.0% of the total population, which is roughly 887.4 million individuals.The annual population change in 1955 was an increase of +48.2 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.77% over the previous year.The average population density in 1955 was 12 persons per square mile (or 19 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1955
Who was the U.S. President in 1955?
In 1955, Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961. During his presidency, he created the Interstate Highway System and strengthened NATO during the Cold War.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1955?
In 1955, Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative) was the UK Prime Minister until April 05, 1955; on April 06, 1955 Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
Who was the Pope in 1955?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1955 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
1955: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Harlow Curtice
In 1955, Harlow Curtice was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Curtice was President of General Motors (GM) from 1953 to 1958. In 1955, GM sold five million vehicles and became the first corporation to earn US$1 billion in a single year.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1955?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1955, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1955?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1955, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford
What was the most popular movie in 1955?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Love by Gaspar Noé
What was the best selling book in 1955?
How old is someone born in 1955?
Someone born in 1955 is 70 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1955?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1955 was the Year of the Goat.
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