Historical Events
- 1st microgravity research begins
- Tengku Abdul Rahman forms Malacca government
- WILL TV channel 12 in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Arun Lal, Indian cricketer (Indian batsman mid-80's), born in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
1955 Highlights
About August 1, 1955
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
