Historical Events
Event of Interest
Anthony Eden succeeds Winston Churchill as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Famous Birthdays
- Akira Toriyama, Japanese manga artist, born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Charlotte de Turckheim, French actress (Jefferson in Paris), born in Montereau-Fault-Yonne, France
- Janice Long (née Chegwin), British radio host (Crash FM; BBC), born in Liverpool, Merseyside, England (d. 2021)
Famous Weddings
Ray Charles
American musician Ray Charles (24) weds Della Beatrice Howard
1955 Highlights
About April 5, 1955
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Give Me Your Word - Tennessee Ernie Ford
