What happened in November 1955?
The top front-page story of each day in November 1955, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Nov 1🔬 Scientists Cheer Solar Gains – 700 scientists at an Arizona symposium celebrate significant advancements in solar energy technology.
- Nov 2🌍 Paris Reconciles with Morocco – Former Sultan Ben Youssef meets French Premier Pinay, celebrating the interdependence of Morocco and France.
- Nov 3🩺 Twin's Kidney Saves Life – First successful kidney transplant performed using an organ from an identical twin, marking a milestone in medical history.
- Nov 4🚢 Japan Shipbuilding Surge – Japan rises to second place in global shipbuilding, overtaking the U.S., which slips to tenth. Britain remains the leader.
- Nov 5🔬 Navy Jet Test Center – Navy dedicates a $41 million jet test center to enhance aircraft engine safety without flight risks.
- Nov 6🏛️ Ben Youssef Returns – Exiled Sultan Ben Youssef receives French approval to rule Morocco, marking a significant political shift.
- Nov 7🏛️ U.S. Reviews Mideast Policy – The U.S. is reassessing its Middle East policy in response to increasing Russian influence in the region.
- Nov 8🔬 UN Votes Radiation Study – The United Nations unanimously approved a study on the effects of radiation on humanity, rejecting Soviet amendments.
- Nov 9🐎 Mexico Wins Horse Show – Mexico defeats Ireland in a jump-off to capture the team title at the horse show, marking their sixth victory.
- Nov 10✈️ Device to Prevent Crashes – A new device aimed at cutting mid-air crashes is being developed, urged at a plane symposium for aviation safety.
- Nov 11🌍 Eisenhower Returns Home – President Eisenhower leaves the hospital after successful recovery, with a grand welcome planned in the capital.
- Nov 12✈️ Eisenhower Returns Home – President Eisenhower returns to Washington, showing no fatigue after his trip, and addresses crowds at the airport.
- Nov 13🌍 U.N. Broadcasts Globally – The United Nations broadcasts news in 26 languages to 87 nations, enhancing global communication and outreach.
- Nov 14🌍 France Drills for Oil – France seeks oil independence by exploring domestic fields and interests in the Mideast to reduce reliance on dollar-based imports.
- Nov 15🌍 Soviet-China Rail Links – Soviet Union and China advance rail links, with a new line through Mongolia completed and another in Sinkiang progressing rapidly.
- Nov 16🎥 New Film Process Shown – Fox presents 55-mm CinemaScope scenes from 'Carousel,' showcasing enhanced depth and brilliance.
- Nov 17✈️ KLM Orders Jet Planes – KLM becomes the first airline to order long-range jet planes for non-stop transatlantic flights, marking a significant advancement in aviation.
- Nov 18🏛️ Iranian Premier Wounded – Premier Ala of Iran is slightly injured by an assassin during a mosque ceremony, with the attack thwarted by a detective.
- Nov 19🔬 Columbia Nuclear Center – Columbia University dedicates a new nuclear research laboratory featuring a 6,000,000 electron-volt generator.
- Nov 20🔬 Polio Vaccine Success – Polio vaccine now seen as a complete success, with production needed to meet the demands of all young children.
- Nov 21🗳️ France Forms Voting Districts – France is restructuring its electoral system by dividing 89 departments into 487 ballot areas amid an elections dispute.
- Nov 22✝️ Pope Sees Vision – Pope confirms he saw a vision of Christ during his illness, authorizing the Vatican to support the Italian magazine's report.
- Nov 23🏛️ Olympic Report Progress – Australia's Prime Minister expresses optimism as the country enters the final year of preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games.
- Nov 24🌍 U.S. Grants Russian Visas – The U.S. issues five visas for Russian agricultural experts to visit and observe automation practices for a month.
- Nov 25🌍 Thankful Nation Prays – Religious services held across the U.S. as families gather for Thanksgiving, with notable events at Gettysburg.
- Nov 26🌍 U.N. Compromise Ends Walkout – U.N. Assembly votes unanimously to drop debate on Algeria, concluding French delegates' walkout.
- Nov 27🌳 Polio Vaccine Studies – Eight nations report lower paralysis rates where polio vaccines were used in tests, highlighting the importance of vaccination efforts.
- Nov 28✝️ Pope's Vision Reported – Vatican claims Pope Pius XII heard a divine voice during illness, predicting an apparition to appear.
- Nov 29🏛️ Arab-Israeli Peace Possible – British press reports suggest separate talks may lead to peace in the Middle East amid ongoing tensions.
- Nov 30🏙️ Soviet Rule Ends – Soviet commandant declares Berlin as East German capital, rejecting U.S. protests over the status of the city.
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