Flag of Europe Adopted by Council of Europe, December 8, 1955
Date: December 8, 1955
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Date: December 8, 1955
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The polio vaccine, developed by Dr. Jonas Salk, is declared safe and effective. Date: April 12, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 12 π Events on this day in 1955 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1955US Navy Douglas R6D-1 Crash in Hawaii Kills 66, March 22, 1955Supreme…
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 1955Sabena Flight 503 Crashes in…
The EOKA rebellion against the British Empire begins in Cyprus, with the goal of unifying with Greece. Date: April 1, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 1 π Events on this day in 1955 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1955Lux Radio Theatre Signs Off Permanently After 1934…
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…
Lux Radio Theatre signs off the air permanently. The show launched in New York in 1934, and featured radio adaptations of Broadway shows and popular films. Date: June 7, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 7 π Events on this day in 1955 π On This Day (Today) More events…
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 1955Bandung Conference Ends, Condemns Colonialism and Racism – April 24, 1955Argentine Navy…