What happened on Sunday May 15, 1955?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1955:

• Austrian State Treaty signed On May 15, 1955, the Austrian State Treaty was concluded, restoring Austria's national sovereignty and establishing it as a neutral country. source: en.wikipedia.org
• First ascent of Makalu summit On May 15, 1955, Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy became the first people to summit Makalu, the fifth-highest mountain in the world. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Lufthansa launches international service On May 15, 1955, Lufthansa began its international service with flights between West Germany and London, Paris, and Madrid. source: en.wikipedia.org
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing.
• KPUA TV Channel Begins Broadcasting KPUA (later known as KGMD) TV channel 9 in Hilo, Hawaii, began broadcasting as a CBS affiliate.

Events in 1955

May 15, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from May 1955

Newspapers from May. 15, 1955

Your poster from May 15, 1955

May 15, 1955 was a Sunday and it was the 135th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1955 can also be written as 5/15/1955 in the US and as 15/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1955 in May 1955 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1955:

• Marie Vincent
• El Gran Wyoming
• Claudia Roth

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1955:

• Harry J. Capehart

  American lawyer, politician, and businessperson (b. 1881)[40][41].

• Aksel Sørensen

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on May 15th

May 15, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

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

May 15, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

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. The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
5. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1955 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:43 am and setting at 02:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1955

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Someone born on May 15, 1955 is:

71 years and 9 days old,

or 852 months and 9 days old,

or 3706 weeks

or 25942 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1955?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 15th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 15, 1955.

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