What happened this day in history October 29, 1955

What are the important events that happened on October 29, 1955? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 29, 1955: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 29, 1955 is the 302nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 63 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 16, 1955 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘trihectadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,121.60. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Scorpio is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Sheep is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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October 29, 1955 Historical Events

  • 1955
    The Soviet battleship Novorossiisk strikes a World War II mine in the harbor at Sevastopol.

Who were born on October 29, 1955?

  • 1955
    Boy Abunda, Filipino journalist and television personality
  • 1955
    Kevin DuBrow, American singer (Quiet Riot) (d. 2007)
  • 1955
    Roger O'Donnell, English musician (The Cure)

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