Historical Events
Event of Interest
Fidel Castro forms the "26th of July Movement", a Cuban vanguard revolutionary organization
- Geneva conference held to discuss peaceful uses of atomic energy
Famous Birthdays
- Ali Score, British new wave-pop drummer (Flock Of Seagulls, 1979-86 - "I Ran So Far Away"), born in Beverley, England
- Branscombe Richmond, American actor (Renegade, Commando), born in Los Angeles, California
- Diddú, Icelandic soprano and songwriter
- Herbert Prohaska, Austrian footballer
About August 8, 1955
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
