Date: May 18, 1955
The RussellβEinstein Manifesto calls for a reduction of the risk of nuclear warfare. Date: July 9, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 9 π Events on this day in 1955 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1955Deadly Udall, Kansas F5 Tornado Kills 80, Injures 273 – May 25,…
A United States Navy Douglas R6D-1 Liftmaster crashes into Hawaii's WaiΚ»anae Range, killing 66. Date: March 22, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1955 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1955Operation Passage to Freedom Ends, 310,000 Evacuated from North Vietnam, May…
First ascent of Mount Kangchenjunga: On the British Kangchenjunga expedition led by Charles Evans, Joe Brown and George Band reach the summit of the third-highest mountain in the world (8,586 meters); Norman Hardie and Tony Streather join them the following day. Date: May 25, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May…
The establishment of a Military Assistance Advisory Group in South Vietnam marks the beginning of American involvement in the conflict. Date: November 1, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 1 π Events on this day in 1955 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1955Soviet Zulu-Class Submarine First Ballistic…
Twenty-nine nations meet at Bandung, Indonesia, for the first Asian-African Conference. Date: April 18, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 18 π Events on this day in 1955 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1955Norodom Sihanouk Abdicates Cambodian Throne in Favor of Suramarit, March 2, 1955Pan Am Flight…
The Treaty on Relations between the USSR and the GDR is signed. Date: September 20, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 20 π Events on this day in 1955 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1955EOKA Rebellion Begins in Cyprus for Union with Greece, April 1, 1955Bandung Conference…